Specialised Courses Archives - Ocean Star Sailing | Deckhand & Stewardess Courses Cape Town RYA SAS Accredited Sailing School Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:31:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://oceanstarsailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-ocean-star-sailing-academy-1-32x32.jpg Specialised Courses Archives - Ocean Star Sailing | Deckhand & Stewardess Courses Cape Town 32 32 SAMSA SRC / VHF Radio Course https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/samsa-src-radio-course/ https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/samsa-src-radio-course/#respond Mon, 06 May 2019 13:27:56 +0000 https://oceanstarsailing.com/?post_type=product&p=17951 The SAMSA SRC/ VHF radio course is a 1 day course and is a minimum requirement for all VHF radio operators.

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SAMSA SRC / VHF Radio Course

The SAMSA SRC/ VHF radio course is a 1 day course and is a minimum requirement for all VHF radio operators.

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Course Description

The SRC (short range certificate) course is for anyone who wishes to use a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio

A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board, and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The SAMSA SRC / VHF Radio Course is vital and goes hand in hand with courses like Powerboat Level II and Day Skipper. VHF also become a requirement when pursuing more advanced courses like Yachtmaster.

The SAMSA SRC / VHF Radio course covers the basics of radio operation, the correct frequencies (channels) to be used. Distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures, making ship to shore telephone calls. This includes both fixed and hand-held equipment using international channels.

This licence is recognised for use locally in South Africa and Internationally.

The short-range certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment.

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Students stay on the boat during the RYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper & Yachtmaster Practical courses to get a real feel for onboard living and is a mandatory requirement. A stipend for essentials (tea, coffee, cereal, milk, etc) is included in the course price. During the theory week and STCW, students have the option of staying at our Academy in the Waterfront.

For practical courses we ask that students bring a sleeping bag, towel, toiletries, change of clothes, and suitable wet weather gear. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also a good idea.

For the theory course students will need a 2B pencils, a pen, a notebook and where possible, their own Portland plotter and dividers (we can also loan to the student). We can also help with the purchase of any of these materials.

For STCW you will need your Passport or ID book on day one of your course. You will also need to wear old clothes for the fire fighting (MFF) element, for Personal Safety Training (PST) you will need swimwear, a towel and a set of clothes to get in the pool with.

PRACTICAL sailing courses start with a briefing at the school, 11 Portswood Road at 8.30am.

THEORY courses take place at the school and commence at 8.30am

STCW training takes place in the Cape Town foreshore, training starts promptly at 8.30am

STEWARDESS training takes place in Gordons Bay and/or Ocean Star Sailing Academy

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]]> https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/samsa-src-radio-course/feed/ 0 RYA PWC (Jetski) Course https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/rya-pwc-jetski/ https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/rya-pwc-jetski/#respond Sun, 18 Nov 2018 09:28:53 +0000 https://oceanstarsailing.com/?post_type=product&p=17687 The RYA PWC (Jet Ski) course is designed for both first-time and experienced riders.

This is an industry standard course as 98% of Superyachts overseas have watercraft on board such as jet skis and powerboats. The RYA PWC (Jet Ski) Course is for those wanting to add an extra qualification to their CV or for those wanting to learn how to operate these powerful crafts and legally ride in international waters.

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RYA PWC (Jetski) Course

RYA PWC (Jetski) Course

The RYA PWC (Jet Ski) course is designed for both first-time and experienced riders.

This is an industry standard course as 98% of Superyachts overseas have watercraft on board such as jet skis and powerboats. The RYA PWC (Jet Ski) Course is for those wanting to add an extra qualification to their CV or for those wanting to learn how to operate these powerful crafts and legally ride in international waters.

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Course Description

You may know Personal watercraft as Jet Ski’s. They are fast, agile and exhilarating machines that need to be operated safely and responsibly.

The skills covered are launching, handling and recovering, high speed maneuvers, collision regulations and much more. This course is designed to be fun and informative.

  • 1 Day Beginner course
  • RYA PWC Ticket (upon passing)
  • Min age: 16.
  • Courses take place at V & A Waterfront. Cape Town, South Africa

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Course Description

This is a industry standard course as 98% of superyachts overseas have watercraft on board such as Jet Ski’s and Powerboats.

You may know Personal watercraft as Jet Ski’s. They are fast, agile and exhilarating machines that need to be operated safely and responsibly. The RYA PWC Jet Ski one-day course is designed for both first time and experienced riders.

The skills covered are launching, handling and recovering, high speed manoeuvres, collision regulations and much more. This course is designed to be fun and informative.

 

  • 1 Day Beginner course
  • RYA PWC Ticket (upon passing)
  • Min age: 12. Certificates for children aged between 12 and 16 will be endorsed to show they can only be used under supervision of a responsible adult
  • Courses take place at V & A Waterfront. Cape Town, South Africa

Students stay on the boat during the RYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper & Yachtmaster Practical courses to get a real feel for onboard living and is a mandatory requirement. A stipend for essentials (tea, coffee, cereal, milk, etc) is included in the course price. During the theory week and STCW, students have the option of staying at our Academy in the Waterfront.

For practical courses we ask that students bring a sleeping bag, towel, toiletries, change of clothes, and suitable wet weather gear. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also a good idea.

For the theory course students will need a 2B pencils, a pen, a notebook and where possible, their own Portland plotter and dividers (we can also loan to the student). We can also help with the purchase of any of these materials.

For STCW you will need your Passport or ID book on day one of your course. You will also need to wear old clothes for the fire fighting (MFF) element, for Personal Safety Training (PST) you will need swimwear, a towel and a set of clothes to get in the pool with.

PRACTICAL sailing courses start with a briefing at the school, 11 Portswood Road at 8.30am.

THEORY courses take place at the school and commence at 8.30am

STCW training takes place in the Cape Town foreshore, training starts promptly at 8.30am

STEWARDESS training takes place in Gordons Bay and/or Ocean Star Sailing Academy

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]]> https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/rya-pwc-jetski/feed/ 0 Powerboat Course Level 2 https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/power-boat-level-1-2/ https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/power-boat-level-1-2/#respond Sun, 18 Nov 2018 09:24:38 +0000 https://oceanstarsailing.com/?post_type=product&p=17686 RYA Powerboat Level 2 is an introductory powerboat training course which is a must-have for anyone wishing to work in the superyacht industry. This ticket gives you the license to drive a small power boat often used on the Superyachts to take crew or guests to shore or on excursions.

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Powerboat Course Level 2

RYA Powerboat Level 2 is an introductory powerboat training course which is a must-have for anyone wishing to work in the superyacht industry. This ticket gives you the license to drive a small power boat often used on the Superyachts to take crew or guests to shore or on excursions.

Course Description

This is an industry standard course as 98% of superyachts overseas have watercraft on board such as Jet Skis and Powerboats.

This two-day industry standard RYA powerboat level 2 course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. The powerboat course covers Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard.

  • Students learn to control a Powerboat in 2 days
  • Beginner / Intermediate Course
  • RYA Powerboat Course Completion Certificate
  • Training takes place at the V & A, Waterfront in Table Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

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Students stay on the boat during the RYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper & Yachtmaster Practical courses to get a real feel for onboard living and is a mandatory requirement. A stipend for essentials (tea, coffee, cereal, milk, etc) is included in the course price. During the theory week and STCW, students have the option of staying at our Academy in the Waterfront.
For practical courses we ask that students bring a sleeping bag, towel, toiletries, change of clothes, and suitable wet weather gear. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also a good idea.

For the theory course students will need a 2B pencils, a pen, a notebook and where possible, their own Portland plotter and dividers (we can also loan to the student). We can also help with the purchase of any of these materials.

For STCW you will need your Passport or ID book on day one of your course. You will also need to wear old clothes for the fire fighting (MFF) element, for Personal Safety Training (PST) you will need swimwear, a towel and a set of clothes to get in the pool with.

PRACTICAL sailing courses start with a briefing at the school, 11 Portswood Road at 8.30am.

THEORY courses take place at the school and commence at 8.30am

STCW training takes place in the Cape Town foreshore, training starts promptly at 8.30am

STEWARDESS training takes place in Gordons Bay and/or Ocean Star Sailing Academy

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]]> https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/power-boat-level-1-2/feed/ 0 RYA Diesel Engine Course https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/rya-diesel/ https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/rya-diesel/#respond Sun, 18 Nov 2018 09:22:20 +0000 https://oceanstarsailing.com/?post_type=product&p=17684 The RYA Diesel Engine Course is a beginner’s course teaching you basic maintenance and engine care which will help you prevent and solve diesel engine failure.

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RYA Diesel Engine Course

The RYA Diesel Engine Course is a beginner’s course teaching you basic maintenance and engine care which will help you prevent and solve diesel engine failure.

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Course Description

The RYA Diesel Engine Course covers the principles of diesel engine operation, the systems and parts of the engine, fault finding, rectification of common problems, bleeding the fuel system, changing the impeller, routine maintenance, winter lay-up procedures

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Students stay on the boat during the RYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper & Yachtmaster Practical courses to get a real feel for onboard living and is a mandatory requirement. A stipend for essentials (tea, coffee, cereal, milk, etc) is included in the course price. During the theory week and STCW, students have the option of staying at our Academy in the Waterfront.

For practical courses we ask that students bring a sleeping bag, towel, toiletries, change of clothes, and suitable wet weather gear. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also a good idea.

For the theory course students will need a 2B pencils, a pen, a notebook and where possible, their own Portland plotter and dividers (we can also loan to the student). We can also help with the purchase of any of these materials.

For STCW you will need your Passport or ID book on day one of your course. You will also need to wear old clothes for the fire fighting (MFF) element, for Personal Safety Training (PST) you will need swimwear, a towel and a set of clothes to get in the pool with.

PRACTICAL sailing courses start with a briefing at the school, 11 Portswood Road at 8.30am.

THEORY courses take place at the school and commence at 8.30am

STCW training takes place in the Cape Town foreshore, training starts promptly at 8.30am

STEWARDESS training takes place in Gordons Bay and/or Ocean Star Sailing Academy

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]]> https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/rya-diesel/feed/ 0 RYA Radar Course https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/rya-radar/ https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/rya-radar/#respond Sun, 18 Nov 2018 09:12:33 +0000 https://oceanstarsailing.com/?post_type=product&p=17679 This one day courses gives you an understanding of radar as an aid to navigation and collision avoidance. The RYA Radar course is intended to familiarise students with the use of radar on typical small boats (yachts, motor cruisers).

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RYA Radar Course

This one day courses gives you an understanding of radar as an aid to navigation and collision avoidance. The RYA Radar course is intended to familiarise students with the use of radar on typical small boats (yachts, motor cruisers).

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Course Description

The course is held in our classrooms at the V&A Waterfront.
During this course you will learn how the radar set works, how it’s adjustments and features affect the way it works, types of radar display, radar plotting and the use of radar in navigation and collision avoidance.

  • 1 Day Beginner course
  • RYA Radar Course Completion Certificate
  • Classes at V & A Waterfront. Cape Town, South Africa

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Students stay on the boat during the RYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper & Yachtmaster Practical courses to get a real feel for onboard living and is a mandatory requirement. A stipend for essentials (tea, coffee, cereal, milk, etc) is included in the course price. During the theory week and STCW, students have the option of staying at our Academy in the Waterfront.

For practical courses we ask that students bring a sleeping bag, towel, toiletries, change of clothes, and suitable wet weather gear. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also a good idea.

For the theory course students will need a 2B pencils, a pen, a notebook and where possible, their own Portland plotter and dividers (we can also loan to the student). We can also help with the purchase of any of these materials.

For STCW you will need your Passport or ID book on day one of your course. You will also need to wear old clothes for the fire fighting (MFF) element, for Personal Safety Training (PST) you will need swimwear, a towel and a set of clothes to get in the pool with.

PRACTICAL sailing courses start with a briefing at the school, 11 Portswood Road at 8.30am.

THEORY courses take place at the school and commence at 8.30am

STCW training takes place in the Cape Town foreshore, training starts promptly at 8.30am

STEWARDESS training takes place in Gordons Bay and/or Ocean Star Sailing Academy

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