Superyacht Small Power Boat & RIB Master Driving Course

Every crew member needs to be able to drive the tender.

Superyacht Crew JobsSmall Power Boat & RIB Master Driving Course

This course in handling a superyacht tender is important for any crew member aboard a yacht and critical if you are interested in a career in yachting. The course will give you the skills needed to drive tenders and small power boats. On completion you will be issued with an internationally recognised MCA approved certificate.

Boat Handling syllabus

During this two day course, you will have a total of 6 hours of practical onboard training, 5 hours of theory and a 1 hour theory test.

Your training will include:

  • Safety procedures before and after leaving the dock.

  • The parts of a motor boat and essential nautical terms.

  • Getting the motor boat ready to go.

  • Nautical right of way rules.

  • Normal and emergency use of a VHF radio.

  • Steering and docking a motor boat.

  • How the wind, waves and boat speed effect boat handling.

  • How to tie four essential knots, coil and secure lines.

  • Essentials of Anchoring

  • Safety equipment on board and how to use it.

  • How to read a nautical chart and use a compass.

  • Plus lots of other nautical information, with plenty of chances to ask whatever questions you might have.

We limit the activity to a maximum of 5 students so you will have personal attention.

What do I bring?

IYT International Boating & Passport Log book, RIB master manual. Pen and notepaper. Also bring a hat, sunglasses, suntan cream, a warm jumper, change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed), rain jacket.

Please note that there is no smoking on board the boat.

How Long is the course?

2 full days - 9.30 AM to approximately 4.00 PM

What about meals?

BYO lunch and drinks

Where and when do we begin?

Arrive at the Superyacht Crew Academy Office at 9:30 AM. We are at the Newport Anchorage Marina, Office 10, Marina level, 79-81 Beaconsfield St., Newport close to the Newport Arms Hotel on the corner of Beaconsfield and Kalinya St.. Newport. To see a map of how to find us, click here.

Cost

AUD $695 per person

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Phone: International + 612 9979 9669 Fax: International + 61 (2) 9979 3463
e-mail:clubsail
Postal Address: Club Sail, PO Box 593, Newport, NSW, 2106, Australia.

AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL BOOKINGS
When a confirmed booking is made and accepted by Club Sail Pty.Ltd (hereafter referred to as the 'Company' a binding contract shall be deemed to subsist between both parties. No liability shall accrue to either the Company student/passenger if either is prevented from fulfilling any of their contractual obligations by any incidence of force majeure including acts of God, strikes, or any other event which can reasonably be beyond the control of either party. In the event of any dispute arising out of the terms of this contract, it shall be referred to a mutually acceptable arbiter whose decision shall be binding to both parties. It is understood that the student/passenger will indemnify the Company for any non-insurable claims that may be made against it for damage or loss caused by the student/passenger or by members of their party whether wilful or through negligence.

HOW DO I BOOK
1. Tick your choice of course, workshop or sailing adventure trip and date on the pricing table and complete the booking form below.
2. Telephone Club Sail to check availability and one of our team will be happy to discuss your choice with you.
3. Reservations can be taken over the phone - (see payment clause below)
4. A confirmation letter and tax invoice will be sent to you outlining your chosen activity details.

PAYMENT
All bookings will be held for a maximum of 7 days and the booking will not be confirmed until a completed and acceptable booking form has been received, which may be a fax copy, to the Company together with a 50% deposit for the course, or offshore milebuilder.

CANCELLATION
Inside 30 days must be made in writing by the person who completed the booking and be sent to the Company at their address and is deemed to take effect on receipt. Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days will incur a loss of deposit. Balance of payment is to be made 15 days prior to commencement of the course. There will be no REFUNDS given for cancellations made inside 15 days. If a student leaves the yacht and /or abandons a course or milebuilder trip before the scheduled termination date and time for whatever reason NO REFUNDS will be given.

INSURANCE
It is advisable to be covered by an insurance policy for the adventure sailing trips to safeguard yourself in the case of cancellation. A copy of the policy is to be forwarded to Club Sail.

WEATHER CONDITIONS
Whilst every effort will be made by the Instructor to give the students/passengers maximum time on the sea, weather conditions may be such that, in the opinion of the Instructor, the yacht or crew may be in danger and in such circumstances the vessel will remain in a place of safety. If the weather conditions are such that a prevention of the start or curtailment of a course or sailing trip occurs then no refunds will be given but alternative dates will be offered.

TRANSFER/CANCELLATION
The Company reserves the right at its' discretion to transfer the course or sailing trip from one yacht to another and this action will in no way waive the terms and conditions stated herein. In the event of the Company having to cancel a course or sailing trip, without offering any acceptable alternative then the student/passenger shall be entitled to a full refund of monies paid and no further liability shall be incurred by the Company.

MEDICAL
The student/passenger agrees to advise the Company in writing of any medical disability or illness which may adversely affect the ability to participate in the course or sailing trip that they have chosen. It shall be at the discretion of the Company to refuse to accept a booking of a student/passenger where there is an unacceptable risk to the party and the Company in doing so.

PRICING
Goods and Services Tax is included in all prices for courses, sailing trips and workshops. Prices are valid in Australian Dollars..

DISCLAIMER
Club Sail shall not be held liable for death, personal injury, loss or damage to property howsoever arising and therefore by signing this booking form, you hereby release, to the full extent permitted by state, law and equity, The Company, its' employees and agents from all actual and contingent liability in respect of such personal injury, death, loss or damage.