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Powerboat Handling

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Mon 17 Dec 2018 09:00 - Tue 18 Dec 2018 16:00
Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Powerboat Handling Practical course

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

Powerboat handling course .

A pre-requisite for intending instructors.

Course cost will be $50, (includes AS Registration and books), for those intending to complete an Instructors Course, or assist sailing clubs on their safety boats.  For all others it is $120.

Further information available from Ian Porteous mob: 0439628484.


Course Overview 

The Powerboat Handling (PBH) Certificate is achieved by completing two course components: 

  1. Powerboat Program Essential Skills e-learning – The online theory course must be completed before attending this Powerboat Handling face-to-face course. 

  1. 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.  

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