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Refine Your Skills with the BSAC Post Boat Handling Workshop

BSAC Post Boat Handling Workshop

Build confidence and precision at the helm with the BSAC Post Boat Handling Workshop. Designed for graduates of the Boat Handling Course, this 1–2 day program adds real-world experience and hands-on practice toward your Diver Coxswain qualification.

Level

all

Course

Duration

1-2

Days

Cost

฿12,900

Thai Baht

The Learning Experience

This workshop is the next step after your BSAC Boat Handling Course — ideal for students who want more hands-on time at the controls before progressing to the Diver Coxswain Assessment. You’ll spend at least five hours behind the helm, refining your handling, navigation, and safety techniques under real sea conditions.

During your workshop, you’ll:

  • Build on voyage planning and weather awareness
  • Practice launch and recovery procedures
  • Improve accuracy in high- and low-speed turns
  • Hone diver drop-off and pickup maneuvers
  • Strengthen emergency response and man-overboard skills
  • Increase confidence handling different boat types

Taught by BSAC-certified instructors aboard Goodtime’s custom-built speedboat, this workshop helps you reach the proficiency needed for professional-level boat handling and Coxswain certification.

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What’s included

What to bring

Prerequisites

BSAC Post Boat Handling Workshop

Sharpen your seamanship and get real helm time in Koh Tao. This 1–2 day BSAC workshop builds experience and confidence before your Diver Coxswain Assessment.

All activities start the day after arrival on the island.

฿12,900

Reviews

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4.9
Based on 1,457 Reviews
יעל אורן
7 January 2026

Really good place! There was instruction in English, but the instructor checked for understanding all the time. And she was close to us, and gave a lot of confidence. Ana is tha best instructor

Florian Bürger
7 January 2026

Fantastic restaurant with really good food and extremely friendly and helpful staff. The location right on the beach is unbeatable. I'm so sorry I can't give it five stars.

Gina Grady
7 January 2026

LOVE this place, the vegan and non vegan options, range and quality are very high - gorgeous vibes and music too, very lovely staff👌

noam luis
6 January 2026

We had an amazing experience with Good Times Adventures, and our guide Lydia was absolutely fantastic. She was professional, friendly, and made the whole activity fun and safe from start to finish. Lydia explained everything clearly, was very attentive to the group, and had a great positive energy that really made the experience special. Highly recommended – thank you Lydia for an unforgettable adventure!

Elias Bratlie
6 January 2026

Several tasty vegan options and lovely staff!

Shlomo Halperin
6 January 2026

Bomb place if you want a good guide go to Lydia

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a focused 1–2 day workshop that bridges the gap between the BSAC Boat Handling Course and the Diver Coxswain Assessment. You’ll gain extra helm time and refine your seamanship under instructor supervision.

The workshop includes a minimum of five hours behind the helm, plus time assisting as crew. You’ll handle real conditions, perform turns, approach moorings, and run diver operations aboard our speedboat.

While not mandatory, it’s highly recommended if you don’t have regular access to a RIB or small boat. It ensures you meet the five-hour helm experience required for the Coxswain Assessment.

Depending on group size, the course runs 1–2 days. It includes instruction, boat use, certification acknowledgment, and personalized feedback from your BSAC instructor.

Yes. You don’t need a diving certification to participate. The workshop focuses purely on seamanship, navigation, and boat-handling skills useful for divers, instructors, and ocean professionals alike.

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