Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Powerboat Handling Practical course
Course information
Registrations for this course are closed.
A great course to learn the practical side of boat handling in a Rib, also a requirement for achieving a Dinghy or Windsurf instructor qualification.
This course is made up of a one-day practical component (9am to 5pm) as well as a 3 hour theory session, to be completed in the week prior to the course. The exact evening the theory will be completed will be arranged depending on the schedules of participants.
Pre-requisite:
Victorian Marine licence
Aged 12+
What to Bring:
Type 1 PFD (Life Jacket)
Shoes you can get wet
Rain / Waterproof Jacket
Lunch
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.
