Royal SA Yacht Squadron
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Powerboat Handling Course
Thu 19 Nov 2026 05:00 - Thu 26 Nov 2026 08:30
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Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Powerboat Handling Practical course
Course information
Come and join us for a 2-evening Powerboat Handling course, designed for recreational boaters to learn how to operate a small powerboat, with some practical and theory in person learning with our accredited Instructors, and some eLearning. You can then use this course completion to gain your Boat License with Services SA with no further testing. Working in small groups, this course will cover on-water low and high speed manouvres, docking, man overboard and safety procedures on our club Powerboats, as well as theory and assessment ready for your boat license. Come and have a great time with lots of hands-on learning so you can feel like a confident boater, ready for your own adventures!
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.