The Safety Boat Operator course includes a Friday evening theory session from 5pm - 9pm and a full day practical session on the Saturday 9am - 5pm.

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          $350

RMYS Members        $262.5  (use code Member2023 when registering)

RMYS Volunteers      Free of charge  (use code VOL2023 when registering)

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

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Course Overview
This course provides the skills needed to support water-based activities at clubs, schools and outdoor recreation centres. You'll learn about race course design, practise on-water rescue of dinghies and gain an awareness of techniques to support kite surfers and kayaks.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident. The skills and knowledge gained in Powerboat Handling or equivalent power boating experience.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to support their Sailing Club as a support boat for either racing or learn to sail courses. This course is also a prerequisite for becoming a Sailing Coach.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Safety Boat Operator completion certificate.