Boating courses

Coastguard Boating Education offers a range of training and education opportunities for boaties of all experience levels, including schools.

Courses available for all levels 

You can study in a classroom, from home, or online. 

You can find information about the courses available here:  

Examples of some of the courses you can take are detailed below.

Day skipper 

An introductory course for all members of the family or crew, including those new to boating.

a four wheel drive vehicle tows a power boat on a trailer towards a boat ramp while the sun sits low in the sky in the background.

Coastguard boating education

Boatmaster

A comprehensive course for boaties with some existing knowledge and experience. 

Navigation

VHF Radio Operator Certificate 

The minimum requirement for all users of VHF Marine Radio.