Various maritime schools around New Zealand offer the SRL course, but not all courses give you the same level of support. Therefore, what you can expect from your SRL course depends on the training provider you choose to go with.…
Although skippers’ courses in NZ cover a wide range of topics, there are still several things you can do in advance to prepare for your course. In this article, we’ve outlined four key steps you can take before your skipper’s…
If you’re interested in becoming a Skipper in New Zealand, you may be wondering what sorts of jobs are out there. The great news is that the maritime industry is booming, and there are plenty of options. In this article,…
Our graduate Conrad skippering his new commercial vessel
Leon Williamson owns a boating supply store in Havelock with his wife Michelle, and attended his skipper training course in March. “Here at Bow to Stern NZ, we aim to be the first port o’ call for everyone in the…
Gaining my SRL skipper’s ticket in New Zealand was one of the most rewarding steps in my maritime career, but not without its challenges. After spending five years working on the decks of various superyachts in the Mediterranean and South…