Sailor – Career Changer: Module 1

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
BMDV-recognized training program in 9 modules in accordance with BinSchPersV

After 90 days of sailing time – within the nine-month further training programme – and having successfully passed the IHK administrative examination, participants receive the entry ‘sailor’ or ‘boatman’ in their service record book from the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration.

8.870,00€ – 12.478,00€

Sailor – Career Changer: Module 2

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
BMDV-recognized training program in 9 modules in accordance with BinSchPersV

After 90 days of sailing time – within the nine-month further training programme – and having successfully passed the IHK administrative examination, participants receive the entry ‘sailor’ or ‘boatman’ in their service record book from the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration.

Since this course is divided into 9 modules, please click here to book tickets for this course.

Training Voyages on the Simulator

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland
The safe navigation of a waterway is the top priority for both recreational and professional boaters.

A training course designed to help you take responsibility for your crew and operate your vehicle safely.

970,00€

Authority Licence/Certificate for Shipmasters

River Academy Duisburg | Akademie Barth Vinckeweg 15, Duisburg, Deutschland

Upon presentation of the authority patent/authority boatman certificate by the General Directorate for Waterways and Shipping (GDWS), you will be able to take on the responsible tasks of a skipper on board authority vehicles. You bear the main responsibility for your crew and for the safe nautical/technical use of the vehicle on the waterway.

1.102,52€ – 1.676,52€

Sport Boat Licence (Sea)

River Academy GmbH Kölner Straße 265, Köln

After completing the course and passing the exam, you will be authorised to safely and independently operate pleasure craft with an engine power of over 15 hp, with no length restriction, in coastal and open sea areas such as the North Sea, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea and other waters.

The course takes place over a period of 5 days. Three face-to-face teaching units are planned for the Sport Boat Licence Sea (three sessions and a meeting on the information evening). The total duration is approximately 7–8 hours. Details and times can be found below.

Please refer to our cancellation policy in our terms and conditions.

390,00€