START POWERBOATING (NSW Boat Licence)

Level 1 – Beginner knowledge & skill

You are able to apply for your NSW Boat Licence once you have successfully completed the Australian Sailing Start Powerboating course.

The Start Powerboating course is an ideal introductory boating course offering both theory and practical on-water boat handling instruction.

Before the course you will be issued with a participant pack that includes some pre-course learning.  The rest of the course is spent on the water driving our training powerboat. Learning the correct pre-launch checks, start up and low speed manuovers.  We then move onto docking, man overboard and high speed planning.  Throughout the day we will teach you how to plan a Powerboating trip to finish off your hands on practical assessment. Along the way you will pick up on all the tricks and tips to be a safe, diligent and confident Powerboater.

The Start Powerboating course is recognised by NSW Roads & Maritime as an approved boat training course. Successful completion will allow students to apply for their General Boat Licence without further testing or logbooks (Govt. fees apply).

The full-day (8-hour) course is conducted from 9:00am to 5:00pm with the theory component conducted in the clubhouse first, before heading on water mid-morning in the club’s various safety support boats for the afternoon practical session.  Your instructor will lead you though the nationally recognised syllabus and sign off the relevant sections once completed successfully.  On completion of the syllabus you will receive an electronic Certificate of Completion.

Cost:

$380 per person

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.