This course is sold out.
COST: $400
DESCRIPTION:
This course is the combination of both the Start Powerboating course and Powerboat Handling Course. This course will provide you with the necessary skills for the safe use of small powerboats, including the equipment to be carried, knowledge of seamanship, navigation and weather. Following the course, you will have sufficient skills and knowledge to skipper a small powerboat. In some instances, you can take your certificate to your State Maritime Regulator and gain the State Boat License.
Course Overview
Your powerboating pathway begins here, introducing you to practical driving skills, trip planning, boat maintenance, safety equipment and dealing with emergency situations. In some instances, you can take your completion certificate to your State Maritime Regulator and gain the State Boat License.
Course Prerequisites
Water confident.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who wish to drive a powerboat, following the course you will have sufficient skills and knowledge to skipper a small powerboat. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Start Powerboating completion certificate.