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Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Safety Boat Operator Course (13 September 2026)

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Sun 13 Sep 2026 09:00 - 17:00
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Nedlands Yacht Club, Esplanade, Nedlands WA 6009
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Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Safety Boat Operator

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Mon 07 Sep 2026 20:00.
 

Course fee: $200 + optional 15% NYC sustaining capital fee

The NYC sustaining capital fee supports future investment in our sailing resources.  If you do not wish to pay the optional fee to donate to the future of Neddies, you can remove the fee with the discount code 'VOLUNTARY15' at the checkout.

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.