Sodwana Bay Sodwana Bay diving Sodwana Bay fishing Sodwana Bay accommodation
Sodwana Bay Sodwana Bay diving Sodwana Bay fishing Sodwana Bay accommodation
Sodwana Bay Sodwana Bay diving Sodwana Bay fishing Sodwana Bay accommodation
Sodwana Bay Sodwana Bay diving Sodwana Bay fishing Sodwana Bay accommodation
Sodwana Bay... it's a special place
Sodwana Skippers Academy
Experience the thrill of surf launching with renowned SAMSA trainer Dawie Urtel
Certification qualifies you for up to a 100 ton sport & recreation vessel and a 20 ton commercial vessel. A certificate of competence for small power driven vessels will be issued by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)
Course outline - Sodwana Bay
4 Days from Thursday 07h00 to Sunday 13h00 (arrive Weds eve)
12 Qualifying surf launches on our specially rigged trainer boats.
Training on both semi-rigid & ski-boats to obtain endorsements for Category C licence (15 Nautical miles offshore)
The theory exam is conducted during the 4 day course
Extra Specialities covered:
Technical information of hull design and deck layout
Maintenance, servicing and operation of outboard motors
How to recover and restore a capsized rig
Medical CPR, near drowning and dive medical problems
How to buy new and second hand boats
GPS theory and practical
Fish finding theory and practical
Commercial dive charter practices
How to start game fishing and spear fishing
2025 Dates - Category C Skippers
NOVEMBER 19 -23
NOVEMBER 26-30
2026 dates - To be confirmed soon
SRC Radio licence ( VHF with DSC)
Please note SAMSA requires all skippers to have an SRC certificate - this is a VHF licence with DSC (Digital Selective Calling). As of 1 Jan 2018, a standard VHF radio licence is no longer valid. The SRC course can be done on any Sunday directly after the skippers course. It requires one extra night's accommodation, depart Monday morning. It can also be completed in Pretoria should you prefer.
*You will not be able to launch until you do this licence*
Pricing
Theory and Practical - R15 500
Radio Licence only- R3 500
Theory + Practical + Radio licence - R19 000
Prcatical only - R8600
Course includes books, map, lectures by SAMSA authorised trainers, practical training, theoretical examination and 4 nights self catering accommodation in our camp- see pics below. (No rebate will be given if students choose other accommodation)
We also offer CAT R (Inland) skippers courses. Please contact us for more information
