SAUU SKIPPERS COURSE


Somerset West offers all new boat owners the opportunity to obtain their Skippers' tickets through the in-house theoretical and practical training offered by Honda Marine Somerset West.

Please take note of the following skipper’s course categories mentioned below:

Day Skipper (Restricted) local waters only.

Day Skipper Category “R" less than 9 meters operating in inland or restricted waters only

Day Skipper Category “E” less than 9 meters operating no more than 1 Nautical Mile from shore

Day Skipper Category “C” less than 9 meters operating more than 5, but not more than 15 Nautical Miles from shore

Day Skipper Category “B” less than 9 meters operating more than 15, but not more than 40 Nautical Miles from shore

Coastal Skipper less than 9 meters


All skipper’s courses have both a theory and a practical exam.

For more technical information please log on to www.samsa.org.za
Click onto the “Marine Notices” section and scroll to “Notice 13 of 2007”

For information on available Skipper courses contact Honda Marine Somerset West.