Powerboating Handling

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Sat 11 May 2024 08:30 — 16:30
Australian Sailing - 2. Powerboat Handling

Course information

This course is sold out.

Powerboat Handling Course


Saturday 11th May 8:30am to 4:30pm  -  $350 (including participant pack)

As this practical on-water course will run over just the 1-day, there is some pre-course work required.


There is course PRE-READING and TEST QUIZES which should be completed prior to attending the face-to-face practical course.  Your competence will rely upon you completing these.

Please register early so we can send you your Powerboat Participant Pack which has the text book, case-studies and links to online quizes.  Please ensure your address in your AS Record is up to date.

Any questions about the course or the pre-course tasks, please contact either Senior Instructor Andrew (seniorinstructor@ncyc.net.au) or Georgia in the Sailing Office (sailingsupport@ncyc.net.au)  - 4940 8188


If you are successful and awarded the Powerboat Handling Certificate, you can take your certificate to Service NSW, pay the licence fee and be issued with a NSW Boat Licence without further testing or logbook hours. 

Please refer to the information & form provided in your Powerboat Participant Pack.


DINGHY INSTRUCTORS

Successful completion of this course satisfies the required powerboat certification to become a Dinghy Instructor.

Any questions relating to gaining the Dinghy Instructor qualification can be directed to the NCYC Sailing Office.


Course Overview
This one-day course is designed to improve your boat handling skills, especially in confined areas such as marinas and in swell and waves. You will learn more about engines and types of crafts and practise navigation techniques on a passage. In some instances, you can take your completion certificate to your State Maritime Regulator and gain the State Boat License. 

Course Prerequisites

Water confident. The skills and knowledge gained in Start Powerboating or equivalent power boating experience.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to further develop their powerboat driving skills. This course is also a prerequisite for becoming a Dinghy and/or Windsurfing Instructor.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Powerboat Handling completion certificate. 

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