Powerboat Handling - Elearning + Saturday 28th November 2026 (9am - 5pm).

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Sat 05 Sep 2026 09:00 - Sat 28 Nov 2026 15:00
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Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, Pier Rd, St Kilda VIC 3182
Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Powerboat Handling Practical course

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Fri 04 Sep 2026 15:00.

Course Cost: $359

This Course Will Cover

Planning & Preparation

Plan powerboat trips safely, select suitable equipment and provisions

Prepare the boat and crew, including launching your vessel

Safe Boat Handling

Mooring, anchoring, and maneuvering in confined spaces

Managing wind, current, and berthing strategies

Understanding fire hazards and emergency procedures

Low speed and high speed exercises

Operating Engines

Understand how to start, run, and manage outboard or inboard engines

Practice maneuvering at both low and high speeds

Safe Voyage Execution

Navigate a planned route, return to berth safely

Apply collision regulations, local laws, and environmental best practice

Vessel Knowledge

Maintain hull, decks, bilges, engines, and safety equipment

Respond to emergencies like person overboard and fire on board

Duty of Care

Asses and manage risks

Understand your responsibility on the water

Know and follow the rules

Reduce impact on marine environments

 

After clicking "Register", if you don't already have a free Australian Sailing account, click "Sign Up". Select "New Member", enter your details, and then complete your course booking.

Creating an Australian Sailing account is completely free. Please register using the name of the person attending the course.

What to Bring

Keelboat and Powerboat Courses: Waterproof clothing such as a rain jacket, gloves and boots (or old sneakers), warm clothing, and sun protection (cap, sunglasses and sunscreen),

Dinghy Courses: A wetsuit if you have one, if not, we have a limited number available to borrow (subject to availability and sizing), so please arrive a little earlier and don't hesitate to ask our team for assistance. Also bring old sneakers (thongs/flip-flops are not permitted), warm clothing, sun protection (cap, sunglasses and sunscreen).

Special Requests?

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

Cancellations and Rebooking

Please note that courses cancelled by email with at least 5 days notice will not incur a rescheduling fee. Cancellations made with less than 5 days notice will incur a $75 charge. If cancelling due to illness, this charge may be waived upon provision of proof.

Minimum Attendance Requirement

This course requires a minimum of 2 participants to proceed. If this number is not met, we will contact you in advance. You will then have the option to be rebooked for a future session at no extra cost, or to receive a credit or voucher

Weather Notice

Please note that sailing is heavily influenced by weather conditions. There may be instances where training needs to be cancelled or postponed at the last minute. The instructor may also decide to alter the program during the course, not to go on the water, or shorten the course due to weather conditions. However, we will be more than happy to be flexible with any cancellations on our end and find the best solution to reschedule your sailing session.

Important Information

In accordance with Victorian regulations, our sailing academy does not offer refunds. However, we will be more than happy to be flexible with any cancellations on our end and find the best solution to reschedule your sailing session.


Course Overview 

The Powerboat Handling (PBH) Certificate is achieved by completing two course components: 

  1. Powerboat Program Essential Skills e-learning – The online theory course must be completed before attending this Powerboat Handling face-to-face course. 

  1. Powerboat Handling face-to-face course– A one-day practical course focusing on boat handling, particularly in confined areas such as marinas and in challenging conditions like swell and waves. Participants will also gain a deeper understanding of engines, different types of craft, and navigation techniques during a passage. 

Together, these components provide the knowledge and practical skills required to handle a powerboat safely and confidently. 

In some instances, you can take your Powerboat Handling completion certificate to your State Maritime Regulator and gain the State Boat License.  

Who should complete this course? 

This course is designed for participants to develop their practical powerboat driving skills. Attaining this course is a component to the PBH certificate andthat is also a requirement for becoming a Powerboat, Dinghy and/or Windsurfing Instructor. 

Course Outcome 

You will gain your Powerboat Handling completion certificate.