Category R-E is restricted to inland waters, dams, rivers, estuaries, tidal lagoons, harbours and up to one nautical mile out to sea in South Africa, for non-commercial vessels.  The entry requirements for the course are: 

• You need to be 16 years or older
• 2 copies of your Identity Document
• 4 ID photos
• Medical Certificate
• Eye sight test
• 25 hours of logged sea time plus a theoretical lecture or 50 hours of sea service certified by a qualified skipper
• Theoretical exam
• Practical test

This ticket can be issued as a category “R” ticket, but can be upgraded to a category “E” ticket by producing practical sea time.

The course covers the syllabus set out by SAMSA.  It covers basic chartwork, emergency procedure, handling and mechanics and first aid.

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