The Safety Boat Operator Course provides the skills needed to support water-based activities at your club, such as racing or learning to sail activities. 

The course will go over: equipment selection, racecourse design, communication techniques, the rescue of other craft and persons, and mark laying techniques.

Please be aware that the theory component of this course will be conducted online. Participants will be sent a link to the online webinar once they have registered. 

The course is part of the nationally recognised Australian Sailing training scheme and is delivered by accredited instructors with extensive boating and training experience. 

Cost 

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

Pre requisites

Water confident. The skills and knowledge gained in Powerboat Handling or equivalent powerboating experience.

Location
The theory component will be conducted online via microsoft teams on the 23rd July at 6.00pm - 9.00pm. The practical component of this course will be held at the Royal Syndey Yacht Squadron on the 26th 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.

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Course Overview 

The Safety Boat Operator (SBO) Certificate is achieved by completing two components: 

• Powerboat Program Essential Skills e-learning – The online theory course must be completed before attending this Safety Boat Operator face-to-face course. 
• Safety Boat Operator Practical course – A practical course designed to develop the skills needed to support water-based activities at clubs, schools, and outdoor recreation centres. Participants will learn about race course design, practice on-water rescue of dinghies, and gain awareness of techniques to assist kite surfers and kayakers. 

Who should complete this course? 

This practical course is designed for participants to support their Sailing Club as a support boat for either racing or learn to sail courses. Attaining this course is a component of the SBO Certificate and that is also a requirement for becoming a Sailing Coach, and, or a Powerboat Instructor. 

Course Outcome 

You will gain your Safety Boat Operator certificate.