Powerboat Handling Course - July 22nd Theory & 25th Practical
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Powerboat Handling:
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 also learn more about engines and types of craft, and practice navigation techniques on a passage.
The Powerboat Handling course is an ideal follow up to the introductory Start Powerboating course and provides both theory and on-water boat handling instruction. This course is suitable for students and adults from 12 years who already have their Powerboat licence.
The course is part of the nationally recognised Australian Sailing training scheme and is delivered by accredited instructors with extensive boating and training experience. The course is a pre requisite for those wanting to become a Dinghy Instructor.
Cost & Inclusions
Intermeidate/Metropolitian Member or Youth Member with an RSYS Member Parent/Grandparent $220.00
Non-RSYS Members or Youth Member without a RSYS Member Parent/Grandparent $280.00
* Powerboat text book and log book
* Use of the Club’s support boats during the course
Participants are required to successfully complete the online General Boat Knowledge Quiz
www.boatingquiz.com.au prior to the start of the course. Please print the final results page of the quiz and bring with you to the course.
Participants are also required to complete a powerboat assessment in advance of the course, which will be emailed to you.
Location
The theory component will be conducted via Zoom on the 22nd July at 6.00pm - 9.00pm. The practical component of this course will be held at the Royal Syndey Yacht Squadron on the 25th July at 8.30am - 4.30pm. Participants need to bring their own food and water for the day. Wear clothes that you do not mind getting wet.
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.