Powerboating Handling
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Course information
Powerboat Handling Course
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Sunday 3rd August
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8:30am to 4:30pm
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$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 you can collect or 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 the Sailing Office (sailingacademy@ncyc.net.au) - 4940 8188
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
The Powerboat Handling (PBH) Certificate is achieved by completing two course components:
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Powerboat Program Essential Skills e-learning – The online theory course must be completed before attending this Powerboat Handling face-to-face course.
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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.
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