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Safetyboat Operator
Friday June 28th - 6 to 9pm theory Saturday June 29th - 9am to 5pm practical
Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Safety Boat Operator

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

FEMALE COACHES ENTER FREE!

Thanks to a VicHealth grant, AS are able to support female entries to increase female engagement in coaching #changeourgame

To be eligible for this discount you must also be attending the Sailing Coach Course in August. 

Discount Code: FemaleSafetyboat   code is not case sensitive 


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.  

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