We offer a range of sessions to help you understand your boat better, ranging from docking training, trailer boat orientations to know your engine and guided engine servicing. Below are some options on sessions we run – remember we tailor all of our sessions to your needs so if your after something different, just get in touch with us.
Docking Training
Docking your boat can be one of the most stressful parts of the day. Learn how to maneuver using your engine and lines in a variety of wind conditions so that you can get into the berth stress free. About the instructor Craig’s spent over 20 years teaching people how to get the most out … Continue reading
Know your engine
This is a 3 hour session on board your boat, running you through your engine, associated systems, common problems and how to solve them. The exact session will be tailored to the your boat and knowledge base. About the Instructor Craig is not a trained mechanic – but many people who have learnt from him … Continue reading
Trailer boat orientation
Got a powerboat or trailer yacht? We’ll help you get out on the water safely and smoothly. We’ll work through your safety gear, getting ready to launch, launching the boat, getting out on the water and back on to the trailer and packed up. The session will be tailored to suit your boat and knowledge … Continue reading
Guided Engine Service
Even if you don’t intend to do your own engine servicing all the time, doing it once will teach you important skills that will help if something goes wrong. We’ll work through what you need before the session and then talk you through changing the oil, impellor, fuel filter and belts on your engine. About … Continue reading
Person Overboard Training
This is a 3 hour session on your boat working practically through your person overboard procedures. Exact session structure will depend on the boat and crew, but generally this session will ensure you have a workable solution to not only make contact with a person overboard but to also get them back on board in … Continue reading
Passage planning
Wanting to do a trip but not confident in planning it all out. We can help you work through your navigation, weather and preparation to ensure your trip is a success. About the instructor Craig’s been right round New Zealand (including visiting every Fiord in Fiordland and Stewart island), done many Cook Strait crossings and … Continue reading
