Intermediate Course Archives - Ocean Star Sailing | Deckhand & Stewardess Courses Cape Town RYA SAS Accredited Sailing School Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:19:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://oceanstarsailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-ocean-star-sailing-academy-1-32x32.jpg Intermediate Course Archives - Ocean Star Sailing | Deckhand & Stewardess Courses Cape Town 32 32 Introduction To Efficient Deckhand Theory https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/day-skipper-theory/ https://oceanstarsailing.com/courses/day-skipper-theory/#respond Sun, 18 Nov 2018 09:35:23 +0000 https://oceanstarsailing.com/?post_type=product&p=17696 The Introduction to Efficient Deckhand course has been specifically tailored to give you a significant theoretical knowledge advantage over your competitors in the industry.  As watch keeping is an integral part of being a competent crew person, a thorough understanding of the Collision Regulations, International System of Buoyage, and vessel identification during day- and nighttime is essential. You will also be introduced to vessel safety, GMDSS requirements, tidal theory and its implications, basic meteorology, vessel nomenclature, mooring, docking, and anchoring procedures.  You will not be required to complete any Chartwork training or examination during this course.

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Introduction To Efficient Deckhand Theory

Introduction To Efficient Deckhand Theory

The Introduction to Efficient Deckhand course has been specifically tailored to give you a significant theoretical knowledge advantage over your competitors in the industry.  As watch keeping is an integral part of being a competent crew person, a thorough understanding of the Collision Regulations, International System of Buoyage, and vessel identification during day- and nighttime is essential. You will also be introduced to vessel safety, GMDSS requirements, tidal theory and its implications, basic meteorology, vessel nomenclature, mooring, docking, and anchoring procedures.  You will not be required to complete any Chartwork training or examination during this course.

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/day-skipper-theory/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 PB2 | Ocean Star Sailing Academy Cape Town

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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