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Hobsons Bay Yacht Club

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Powerboat Handling Course
Sat 01 Jul 2023 10:00 - Sat 15 Jul 2023 16:30
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Hobsons Bay Yacht Club, 270 Nelson Place Williamstown VIC 3016
Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Powerboat Handling Practical course

Course information

This course has passed.

This is a two-day course run over Consecutive weekends (given suitable weather conditions). 

Upon Completion you will recieve your Australian Sailing - Powerboat Handling Certificate

Some flexibility maybe required to your booking date as the course may need to be resheduled due to unfavorable weather.

Course Cost: $330

 

Some flexibility in available dates may be required as the on water elements of the course are weather dependant.

The Club operates all activities under a COVIDSafe plan. These plans are updated in line with current government restrictions so check back before your session.

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.