Other Courses Available

Basic Navigation 

(approximately 3 hours duration)

• Principles of Basic Navigation
• Locating a position from Land Based Features
• Compass variations
• Safe Passage Planing
• GPS
• Buoys and Beacons

The Basic Navigation Course can include on Water Navigating (approximately 5 hours duration)

Boat, Motor and Trailer Maintenance

(Approximately 3 hours duration)

• Electrical Fittings
• Water Pump
• Gearbox Oil
• Fuel System
• Trailers

Radio Courses

Under federal regulations, operators of VHF and MF/HF radios are required to hold an operating certificate, the normal certificate for recreational operators is the Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency.

These courses are available on Saturdays from 8am till approximatley 4pm at our Morningside Centre.

Operators of 27MHz equipment are not required to hold a certificate but are encouraged to obtain one for their own and other user's safety.

Other Services

With Archie's varied and vast knowledge of boats and the industry he can offer specialised on-water tuition in your own vessel.

Wet and dry appraisals of new and 2nd hand boats before you buy.

The cost of specialised on water training with Archie is $90 an hour with a minimum of 3 hours duration.
 

NOTE: The special offer of a 10% discount off your boat insurance for every student completing Archie's Course from CLUB MARINE "SIMPLY THE VERY BEST" in marine insurance.