Powerboat Handling 30th August 2026, 0800 - 1600
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COST: MEMBERS $306.00 | NON MEMBERS $340.00
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Powerboat Handling
Australian Sailing Powerboat Handling Courses are designed to teach safe and confident powerboat operation, covering both theory and practical on-water training. These courses are suitable for recreational boaters, volunteers, race officials, and those preparing for instructor or officiating pathways. Participants learn boat handling, engine operation, navigation, safety procedures, and emergency response while gaining the Australian Sailing Powerboat Handling Certificate. The course has an online theory component to be completed before the full-day practical component.
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Course Overview
The Powerboat Handling (PBH) Certificate is achieved by completing two course components:
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Powerboat Program Essential Skills e-learning – The online theory course must be completed before attending this Powerboat Handling face-to-face course.
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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.