First day of powerboat handling.  Second session will be on the following Saturday (5th of April) at the same times. Both sessions are required for completion.  The course has been split over two sessions to accommodate participants needs. A  new Powerboat Essential Skills online eLearning component has been added by Australian sailing and needs to be completed prior to the last Saturday of the course. It would be advantageous to complete what you can prior to the first day but it is not essential. 

The course can be found by logging on to  sailing.org.au and clicking on australian sailing learning centre. Then click on coaches and instructors, it's the 16th course down labelled as "powerboat program essential skills"

It's hidden there as it's not officially launched but our course ends on the date it comes in!

Please ignore the course requirements below. Australian sailing is transitioning from two separate powerboat courses to one with a pre learning component. 

Course Overview
This one-day course is designed to improve your boat handling skills, especially in confined areas such as marinas and in swell and waves. You will learn more about engines and types of crafts and practise navigation techniques on a passage. In some instances, you can take your completion certificate to your State Maritime Regulator and gain the State Boat License. 

Course Prerequisites

Water confident. The skills and knowledge gained in Start Powerboating or equivalent power boating experience.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to further develop their powerboat driving skills. This course is also a prerequisite for becoming a Dinghy and/or Windsurfing Instructor.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Powerboat Handling completion certificate.