Coastguard Boatmaster Dayskipper
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Today, we welcome Andrew, who talks about power boat safety in New Zealand. Andrew worked for the RNLI in the UK as a safety instructor. He has lived in New Zealand for 14 years and now gives help and advice on all boating activities in New Zealand. If you are new to boating and would like guidance, then Andrew is your man!
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Find out about our resources for people wishing to join the superyacht industry
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Our internationally recognised RYA powerboat Level 2 course is our most popular course. It’s seen by many as the equivalent of a driving licence for driving a powerboat.
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RYA Powerboat Level 2 Syllabus
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Do you want to learn how to drive a boat on the water, not in a classroom? We can help!
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Here at Powerboat Training NZ we have a passion for safety on the water at all times and strive for continual boating education. We are actively encouraging people to let us help them build confidence with their boats.
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Calling all ladies! At Powerboat Training NZ safety is paramount and we have introduced ladies-only boating courses.
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RYA Boat Courses in New Zealand are the gold standard in Training. If you have ever thought about boat training then there is no better time than now for quality courses and lessons.
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Are you looking for Boat Training in Auckland New Zealand? If so look no further, we have all the solutions you need.
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Ever wondered how to re-pack a throw bag? Lots of people don’t want to practice throwing this device for fear of not being able to re-pack.
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If you have recently completed your RYA Yachtmaster course and require it to be commercially endorsed, you must complete the PPR or ‘Professional Practices and Responsibilities” course.
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I have heard many a salty sea dog argue the toss over which makes the better hull. The problem is that pipe-smoking white-haired gentlemen have a tendency to passionately defend the style of boat they are familiar with, regardless of the competitor’s admirable qualities.
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As the holder of a Maritime Transport Operator Certificate (MTOC) it is your responsibility to ensure that your Maritime Transport Operator Plan (operator plan) is up to date and appropriate for your operation. You must also ensure that all the vessels in your operation are safe.
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Children’s lifejackets can rely on foam, or air only to provide buoyancy. Normally, foam lifejackets provide about 100N of buoyancy and are suitable for inshore use. Air-only lifejackets meet the requirements of a 150N lifejacket and are suitable for offshore use.
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In June 2014, while attempting to circumnavigate bad weather, the sailors of the small boat Barents 1100 got into distress in the middle of the White Sea. Unknown to them their distress was received by the Oscar-II Class Russian nuclear submarine Voronezh…
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On this episode, we talk to Captain Andrew Flanagan from Powerboat Training. Most of us probably know Andrew from his Instagram @powerboat.training which has over 245,000 subscribers and provides handy boat-handling tips and advice on a daily basis. But did you also know he was a member and trainer for the RNLI? Or that he has a business dedicated to upskilling skippers so they can enjoy all the magnificent boating this country has to offer safely. Tune into this episode to get to know the man behind the hugely popular Instagram page including his favourite boat, how he set up his business, and his take on Boat licensing in NZ. We loved making this episode and we thank Andrew for his time and great banter!
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Understanding the importance of the kill cord is crucial for boating safety. This lanyard serves a critical function by automatically stopping your boat's engine if you fall overboard or get knocked away from the helm position.
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