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Powerboat Handling

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The Powerboat Handling course is the next step in the Australian Sailing accredited pathway to learn to drive a powerboat.  It is ideal for adults and teenagers (12yrs +) who wish to extend their knowledge and practical skills.

This course exceeds the requirements for an RMS General Boat Licence.

Course Description
This course is designed to improve your boat handling skills especially in confined areas such as marinas and in swell & waves.  You will learn about boat safety & equipment requirements, pre-departure checks, engine & fuel checks, course navigation and passage planning.  Advanced techniques include man-overboard recovery, boat handling in swell & waves as well as towing techniques. You will also have the opportunity to work through a number of Case Studies relating to boat safety.

This course is highly recommended for those who wish to extend their boat handling skills in a variety of situations & sea states.  It satisfies the requirements to gain a General Boat Licence and also one of the pre-requisites for a Dinghy Instructor course.  This course is considered a minimum national standard for powerboat drivers involved in Club sailing activities.  It readies you for other progressive courses in the powerboat program such as Safety Boat Operator.

Course Information
Course Length:  2 days (8:30am to 4:30pm Saturday & Sunday – includes 30minute lunch break)
Course Pre-study Required:  Yes.
Minimum Age:  12 years
Minimum number of participants: 3
Maximum number of participants:  4
Cost: $360 per person

Includes: 16 hours instruction, use of personal safety equipment and powerboat, National Powerboat Program logbook and National Powerboating Workbook.  By successfully completing one of our Powerboat Handling courses you will also be issued with an Australian Sailing Powerboat Handling certificate – which is recognised nationally.

Course Pre-Study
You may collect your National Powerboating Workbook as soon as you have completed enrolment.  Please email the [email protected] and advise when you’ld like to collect your book.  You may collect it from the NCYC Administration Office or from the Club bar (with pre-arrangement).

You should study the following chapters to assist you to complete the written test on the day of your course:

  • Chapter 3
  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 8

Upgrading from Start Powerboating or General Boat Licence

If you already hold an RMS Boat Licence or Start Powerboating certification and wish to upgrade your qualifications and extend your boat handling skills, you may complete the one-day “upgrade course”

Dinghy Instructors and some sailing club officials require the Powerboat Handling level certification.

Course Information
Course Length:  1 day – 8:30am to 4:30pm Sundays, including 30minute break)
Course Pre-study Required:  No
Minimum Age:  12 years
Minimum number of participants: 3
Maximum number of participants:  6
Cost: $240 per person

Includes: 8 hours instruction, use of personal safety equipment and powerboat use, an Australian Sailing logbook.

Course Dates & Online Booking

The Powerboat Handling course meets the National competencies for boat licencing, and as such is well recognised throughout Australia.  Roads & Maritime NSW recognise the Australian Sailing Powerboat Handling certificate and this may be submitted for the granting of a NSW General Boat Licence.  NSW boat licence applicants who complete an Australian Sailing powerboat course will need to:

  • Fill in an application for a Boat Drivers Licence
  • Present proof of identity
  • Complete an eye test
  • Submit their Australian Sailing course completion certificate
  • Pay the licence fee.
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