Course Prerequisites: Marine licence. Water confident. The skills and knowledge gained in Powerboat Handling or equivalent power boating experience.

Dates & Meeting Points:

Thursday 18th January 2024, 6:00 pm - RGYC McAllister ROom

Sunday 21st January 2024, 9:30 am - Member's Deck

Cost: $50 RGYC Volunteers. $300 all other participants.

Please Contact the RGYC office at 5229 3705 or info@rgyc.com.au for any further information you require.

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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.