The Safety Boat Operator course includes a Thursday evening theory session from 5pm - 9pm and a full day practical session on the Sunday 10am - 4pm.

The Safety Boat Operator course provides the skills needed to support water based activities at the Club and focuses on race course design and on-water rescue methods for dinghies. The prerequisite for this course is that you are water confident and have the skills and knowledge gained in the Powerboat Handling or the equivalent power boating experience from personal boating.

Course Cost: 

Non-members          $200

RMYS Members        $150  (use code MEMBER2022 when registering)

RMYS Volunteers      Free of charge  (use code VOL2022 when registering)

*Please note that a payment gateway fee of 2% + $1.60 applies.

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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.