Powerboat Handling - Friday 25th (6 - 9 pm) & Saturday 26th July 2025 (9am - 5pm).

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Fri 25 Jul 2025 18:00 — Sat 26 Jul 2025 17:00
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Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, Pier Rd, St Kilda VIC 3182
Australian Sailing - 2. Powerboat Handling

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Fri 25 Jul 2025 15:00.

This is a two-day course run on Friday 25th (6 - 9 pm) & Saturday 26th July 2025 (9am - 5pm).

Course Cost: $350

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

For any inquiries, information, or special requests (such as enrolling in a course that is currently in progress), please contact us by email. Since we are often out of the office, emailing our training department ensures a quicker response.

Cancellations: Please note that courses cancelled up to 72 hours in advance by email will not incur a fee. However, cancellations made with less than 72 hours notice will be subject to a $75 charge.

Important Information: Our sailing academy does not offer refunds. However, we will be more than happy to be flexible with any cancellations from our end and find the best solution to reschedule your sailing session.


Course Overview
This one-day course is designed to improve your boat handling skills, especially in confined areas such as marinas and in swell and waves. You will learn more about engines and types of crafts and practise navigation techniques on a passage. In some instances, you can take your completion certificate to your State Maritime Regulator and gain the State Boat License. 

Course Prerequisites

Water confident. The skills and knowledge gained in Start Powerboating or equivalent power boating experience.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to further develop their powerboat driving skills. This course is also a prerequisite for becoming a Dinghy and/or Windsurfing Instructor.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Powerboat Handling completion certificate.