This course is entirely practical and is only open to those persons who have done the online theory. The online theory was free up until 1st July and is now only $25. Practical skills preactised and assessed inlcude berthing, anchoring, man overboard, towing, mark laying and launching at both a ramp and off the beach. With this certificate you can gain a boat licence and start instrutor training.

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.