Zodiac Driving and Small
Boat Handling
1 day | 2 day - Course Options
Classroom + Practical
Assessment Available
Zodiac driving and small boat handling are the backbones of the expedition industry. At the Expedition Guide Academy, we cover a full range of skills and certification for drivers of all abilities.
From onboard equipment, passenger embarkation, driver stance and troubleshooting through to driving in high winds, swell, stern landings and capsize, we've got you covered.
We're able to customise program delivery to cover your specific needs. All of our Zodiac and Small Boat Driving courses are taught to the Polar Tourism Guides Association (PTGA) framework.
Driver assessments and certification available.
Learn to drive a Zodiac/ Small boat
1-day course
Course content:
Learn the boat/gear
Driving techniques
Driver stances
Manoeuvring
Embark/ disembark guests
Basic man overboard (MOB)
Anchoring
Troubleshooting
Knots
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Assessment is available.
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Can be combined with Intermediate Zodiac training
USD $299

Intermediate Zodiac and Small Boat Driving
1-day course
Course content:
Intermediate driving techniques
Driving theory - wind/swell
Beach Landing Strategies
Man overboard (MOB)
Advanced anchoring techniques
Throw bag use
Towing
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Assessment is available.
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Can be combined with Advanced Zodiac training
US$ 349 pp

Advanced Zodiac/ Small Boat Driving
2-day course
Course content:
Stern landings
Zodiac / small boat capsize and recovery
Self-rescue
Advanced MOB
Hi-speed beaching
Casualty transport
Driving in ice*
Driving in high wind*
Surf zone operations*
Landing on an ice floe*
*Theory Component
US$ 699 pp
The advanced level course can be combined with the intermediate level course for a three-day course.
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Assessment is available.
