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
This course provides the skills needed to support water-based activities at clubs, schools and outdoor recreation centres. You'll learn about race course design, practise on-water rescue of dinghies and gain an awareness of techniques to support kite surfers and kayaks.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident. The skills and knowledge gained in Powerboat Handling or equivalent power boating experience.

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.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Safety Boat Operator completion certificate.