Course Prerequisites

 The skills and knowledge gained in Power Boat Handling or equivalent power boating experience. A current boat license and water confidence.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to support their Sailing Club as a support boat for either racing or learn to sail courses. This course is also a prerequisite for becoming a Sailing Coach.

The course is a two day course with some theory but mainly practical. The club provides the safety boat and sailing craft. Participants will need to sail as well as rescue so sailing gear is recomended.

Cost is $300 for the course

What to Bring

Life jacket, sailing/wet weather gear, food and drinks

Course Outcome

You will gain your Safety Boat Operator completion certificate. 

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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.