FAHAMORE SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Shipshape in Fahamore: Earn the ISA Diver Coxswain Certificate from Harbour House
A two-day, hands-on ISA course in Fahamore covering boat handling, dive operations and coastal rules to prepare you to lead dive boats safely.
Shipshape in Fahamore: Earn the ISA Diver Coxswain Certificate from Harbour House.
On the rugged coast at Fahamore, County Kerry, the ISA Diver Coxswain Certificate course teaches the practical and regulatory skills required to take charge of a powerboat deploying and recovering divers. Over classroom sessions and on-water training you develop boat handling, dive-operations techniques and coastal knowledge for safe day-time operations on waters with which the coxswain is familiar.
Highlights
Course Highlights
An ISA coxswain qualification for dive operations
The Diver Coxswain Certificate focuses on the skills needed to take charge of a powerboat that is deploying and recovering divers on inland and coastal dive sites by day, on waters the coxswain knows.
Boat handling, dive operations and coastal knowledge
Syllabus topics include boat handling, deploying and recovering divers, shot and lazy lines, passage planning and making, weather and coastal rules — practical skills reinforced in on-water sessions.
Recommended qualifications and next steps
Candidates will benefit from an ISA National Powerboat Certificate and diving experience; a first aid certificate and the Short Range (SRC) VHF radio operator’s certificate are strongly recommended, and consider the ISA Advanced Powerboat Certificate for unfamiliar or further-offshore sites.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
Across two focused days the course alternates classroom theory with hands-on water sessions. Instruction begins with the basics and, as tide and conditions allow, progresses to more challenging boat handling and dive-operation tasks so you leave with practical experience as well as procedural knowledge.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two full days, typically 9:00–17:00; meet at 9am on both days and finish around 5pm, all going well.
No pen or paper needed. Bring plenty of clothing and layers to change into; waterproof/windproof gear is essential. A small waterproof bag for sunglasses, hat, suncream, water, a bar of chocolate and any medication is recommended.
ISA National Powerboat Certificate and diving experience are advantageous; a first aid certificate and the Short Range (SRC) VHF radio operator’s certificate are strongly recommended. Consider the ISA Advanced Powerboat Certificate for unfamiliar or offshore sites.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ISA Diver Coxswain Certificate course?
The course runs for two days, generally 9:00–17:00 each day.
Where and when do we meet?
The course is run from Harbour House B&B (the same building as the Waterworld Diving centre); participants meet at 9am on both days.
What should I bring?
No pen or paper is necessary. Bring plenty of clothing and layers to change around, especially waterproof and windproof gear, plus a small waterproof bag for personal items and any medication.
Is there a minimum age to join?
Yes — the minimum age for participants is 16 years old.
Do I need prior qualifications or certifications?
An ISA National Powerboat Certificate and personal experience in or knowledge of diving are advantages; it is strongly recommended to hold a first aid certificate and the Short Range (SRC) VHF radio operator’s certificate.
How are classroom and practical sessions balanced?
There will be a mix of theory classroom sessions and practical on-water sessions; the day’s practical itinerary depends on the tides and progresses from basics to harder skills.