For the Boatmasters’s certificate part 1 & 2 there is a lot of theory to learn. Boating school Bateaulien helps you out by offering interactive classes with lots of practical examples.
When do you need the small Boatmasters’s certificate?
If you sail a boat longer than 15 metres.
If you sail a boat capable of going in excess of 20 kph (rubber dinghies with powerful outboard motors, jet skis, water scooters, speedboats)
If you sail a pleasure yacht of 15 to 25 metres long.
If you sail a commercial vessel of 15 to 20 metres long.
Boatmasters’ certificate part 1 course
Consists of 6 lessons: 5 theory and 1 practical lesson. During the last class of the Boatmasters’ certificate part 1 we will sail in the canals and on the IJ with the Nymphéa, making the theory visible and recognizable. A mock exam will also be exercised.
Boatmasters’ certificate part 1 will teach you:
the rules for sailing on rivers, canals and lakes
basic knowledge of the engine
handling of your ship
safety on board
basic knowledge of meteorology
buoyage system
optical signals of ships
New courses Boatmasters’ certificate start regularly, please call for info and dates.
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Boatmasters’certificate part 2 course
Consist of 6 lessons, including a mock exam which will teach you:
the rules of sailing on open water such as the sea, the Meuse River, the Westerscheldt
the Ems estuary
theory on sailing in tidal waters
navigation using a plotter and a pair of compasses on a chart
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VHF maritime radio
When you sail a ship with a VHF maritime radio on board, you will need a basic certificate VHF maritime radio to operate the inland navigation VHF maritime radio-telephone.
A ship longer than 20 metres is obliged to have a VHF maritime radio (sometimes two, depending on the area you sail in) on board.
The basic certificate VHF radio course consists of 2 lessons, in which the theory of call discipline and a mock exam will be treated.
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Exams
The examinations are conducted by CBR, only in Dutch available, a translator is recommended.
If you take boating lessons at boating school Bateaulien you will the information package “Varen doe je samen” (Sailing is something you do together) for free!
(Only available in Dutch)
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