Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Powerboat Handling Practical course
Course information
This course has passed.
This Powerboat Handling Course is for those who are intending to become Sailing Instructors only or are an Assistant instructor and wish to support an instructor in a training course
Acceptance of participation in this course is subject to Altona Yacht Club PowerBoat captain and Training Coordinator Approval
Attendees must have a Victorian Power boat license, or intending to obtain one
Preference will be given to attendees that are demononstrating long term commitment to AYC's sailing and training program and have capability and capacity to fulfil the needs of these roles.
Course Overview
The Powerboat Handling (PBH) Certificate is achieved by completing two course components:
Powerboat Program Essential Skills e-learning – The online theory course must be completed before attending this Powerboat Handling face-to-face course.
Powerboat Handling face-to-face course– A one-day practical course focusing on boat handling, particularly in confined areas such as marinas and in challenging conditions like swell and waves. Participants will also gain a deeper understanding of engines, different types of craft, and navigation techniques during a passage.
Together, these components provide the knowledge and practical skills required to handle a powerboat safely and confidently.
In some instances, you can take your Powerboat Handling completion certificate to your State Maritime Regulator and gain the State Boat License.
Who should complete this course?
This course is designed for participants to develop their practical powerboat driving skills. Attaining this course is a component to the PBH certificate andthat is also a requirement for becoming a Powerboat, Dinghy and/or Windsurfing Instructor.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Powerboat Handling completion certificate.
