Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Safety Boat Operator
Course information
Registrations for this course are closed.
Upon completion of this course you need to take your certificate to the Services NSW to obtain your RMS recreational boat licence - a seperate RMS fee is payable directly to RMS
The Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting veterans through sailing experiences. By joining our Sailing Club as a Supporter, you can enjoy sailing while supporting a good cause. We rely on our Supporter's contributions & donations to cover the costs of insurance and logistics for each sailing day.
When you make a donation to the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project through saltwaterveterans.org we will provide a tax-deductible receipt for your contribution. This means that you may be eligible to deduct the donation amount from your taxable income.
Remember to visit saltwaterveterans.org regularly to stay updated on their upcoming sailing events, and
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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.
