What is cat R skippers?
Category R: This covers all inland waters, estuaries, lagoons & ports. Category E: Vessels only going 1Nm offshore. Category C: Vessels going up to 15Nm offshore. Category B: Vessels going up to 40Nm offshore. Skipper Coastal (Pleasure)
What is Category R boat?
Definitions: Category R: vessels operating solely on sheltered waters. Sheltered waters: includes: tidal lagoon; tidal river; waters within the breakwaters of a port; and inland waters.
How do I get a skippers license in South Africa?
What are the Requirements for a Skipper’s License in South Africa?
- 16 years of age or older.
- Copy of ID.
- 2-4 ID/Passport photos.
- Medical Certificate.
- Minimum hours logged and certified by a licensed skipper.
- Certified Copy of Skipper’s ID and license.
How long is a skipper’s Licence valid for?
The interim/temporary license is valid for 6 months and SAMSA will most of the time issue the permanent license in this period.
Do you need a skippers Licence for a rubber duck?
You do NOT need a skippers. You DO need the relevant safety gear.
What is boat COF?
Certificate of Fitness. A certificate of fitness is the vessel’s license and gives it the right to be on the water. The certificate is valid for 12 months and is issued by an approved SAMSA surveyor. All vessels with an engine power of more than 15hp or longer than 9 meters must have a Certificate of Fitness.
How do you calculate the buoyancy of a boat?
Multiply your boat’s volume, 54, by the amount of the boat you want underwater — for example, 50 percent, or 0.50. Multiply the result, 27, by 62.4, the weight of 1 cubic foot of fresh water. The result, 1,684.8 is the number of pounds of buoyant force keeping half of your boat out of the water.
How much does a skipper license cost in South Africa?
Conversion to Sail and Power
| Certificates of Competence | Discounted price for paid up members only | Standard Price |
|---|---|---|
| Day Skipper | R840 | R1210 |
| Local Waters Skipper | R850 | R1225 |
| Coastal Skipper | R1760 | R2590 |
| Yachtmaster Offshore | R1750 | R2575 |
How much does it cost to get a skippers license in South Africa?
What is a CoC for a boat?
Skippers of recreational sailing vessels ≥ 9m in length (and recreational power vessels >15HP) must have Certificate of Competence (CoC) – informally known as a skipper’s ticket. SA Sailing is authorised to issue CoC’s for recreational vessels under 100 GT.