Start Powerboating

The Start Powerboating course is ideal introductory boating course offering both theory and onwater boat handling instruction. This course is suitable for students and adults from 12 years with the emphasis on safety and boat training.

The online component of this course will be conducted on Thursday the 29th of April 5:30pm-8:30pm. Participants will be sent a link to the webinar once 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. The Start Powerboating course is recognised by NSW Roads and Maritime as an approved boat training course. Successful completion will allow students to apply for their Recreational Boat Licence without further testing (Govt. fees apply).

 

Cost
Members $125 / Non members $200 includes:

* Powerboat text book and log book
* Use of the Club’s support boats during the course

To utilise an Active Kids voucher, enter the discount code 'Activekids', then enter the voucher code in the additional registration field. 

 

Pre requisites
No experience is required to attend the course however 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 email it to angus@rsys.com.au prior to the practical session. 

 

Location
The practical component of this course will be held at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. 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
Your powerboating pathway begins here, introducing you to practical driving skills, trip planning, boat maintenance, safety equipment and dealing with emergency situations. In some instances, you can take your completion certificate to your State Maritime Regulator and gain the State Boat License. 

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to drive a powerboat, following the course you will have sufficient skills and knowledge to skipper a small powerboat. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Powerboating completion certificate.