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Powerboat Handling
Sun 29 Mar 2026 09:00 - 17:00
The Boatshed, 3 Aquatic Drive, Albert Park, 3206
Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Powerboat Handling Practical course

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

Course Cost

$330

Powerboat Handling Course – Schedule

Start: 9:00am at The Boatshed, Albert Park
We’ll begin the day with introductions, a safety briefing, and a look at the boat and equipment. The morning session will cover the basics of powerboat handling, launching, and getting comfortable behind the wheel.

Midday: Travel to St Kilda Boat Ramp
Around lunchtime, we’ll pack up and drive to St Kilda Boat Ramp. This gives you the chance to experience launching and retrieving at a different location.

Afternoon: On-Water Training at St Kilda
The afternoon focuses on practical skills on the water – low/high speed manoeuvring, docking, navigation, and handling the boat in different conditions.

Finish: 5:00pm
We’ll wrap up the day with a debrief and time for any final questions.

Transport Disclaimer

During the course we will be travelling from Albert Park (The Boatshed) to St Kilda Boat Ramp. Transport will be provided for participants; however, for those under 18, parents/guardians must provide consent for their child to travel in our vehicles. Parents/guardians are welcome to arrange their own transport if preferred. By registering for this course, parents/guardians acknowledge that they are either providing transport for the participant or consenting to the participant using the transport provided.

Course Overview 

The Powerboat Handling (PBH) Certificate is achieved by completing two course components: 

  1. Powerboat Program Essential Skills e-learning – The online theory course must be completed before attending this Powerboat Handling face-to-face course. 

  1. 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.