Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Powerboat Handling Practical course
Course information
Registrations for this course are closed.
NCYC COURSE INFORMATION
This course is being conducted specifically (& only) for instructing staff at a discounted rate.
Whilst the full syllabus will be covered, there will be an emphasis on safety around children in dinghies, boat handling in close quarters, towing practise and rescue techniques etc.
This one-day course will require some pre-study if you do not already hold your RMS General Boat Licence.
Once you have successfully completed this course, you can take your certificate to RMS to be issued with your General Boat Licence - if you do not already hold it.
Course Overview
The Powerboat Handling (PBH) Certificate is achieved by completing two course components:
Powerboat Program Essential Skills e-learning – The online theory course must be completed before attending this Powerboat Handling face-to-face course.
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.
