The Australian Sailing Safety Boat Operator course is an essential course for watersports instructors , race organizers and volunteers. 

You'll learn about race course design, practice on-water rescue of dinghies and windsurfers, and gain an awareness of techniques to support kite surfers and kayaks.

Course content

• Safety management system
• Suitability of craft and safety personell
• Equipment to be carried in a safety boat
• Race / fleet management and course laying
• Dinghy rescue and towing
• Windsurfer rescue and recovery
• Kayak / paddle board rescue and recovery
• Kite surfers and other water craft
• Towing other boats alongside and inline 
• Communication

Equipment and instructors 

The course will be taught by qualified and experienced instructors using the clubs inflatable rescue craft.

Training location

Comet Bay, Mandurah Estury and the yach club marina is our playground. The variety of conditions, and busy waterways provide an outstanding training environment. 

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Course Overview 

The Safety Boat Operator (SBO) Certificate is achieved by completing two components: 

• Powerboat Program Essential Skills e-learning – The online theory course must be completed before attending this Safety Boat Operator face-to-face course. 
• Safety Boat Operator Practical course – A practical course designed to develop the skills needed to support water-based activities at clubs, schools, and outdoor recreation centres. Participants will learn about race course design, practice on-water rescue of dinghies, and gain awareness of techniques to assist kite surfers and kayakers. 

Who should complete this course? 

This practical course is designed for participants to support their Sailing Club as a support boat for either racing or learn to sail courses. Attaining this course is a component of the SBO Certificate and that is also a requirement for becoming a Sailing Coach, and, or a Powerboat Instructor. 

Course Outcome 

You will gain your Safety Boat Operator certificate.