Start Powerboating
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Start Powerboating
The Start Powerboating course is ideal introductory boating course offering both theory and onwater boat handling instruction. This 8 hour course is suitable for students and adults from 12 years with the emphasis on safety and boat training.
This course is run every Sunday and Monday throughout the year. Minimum of 2 students per course with a maxium of 4 students.
The online component of this course is completed by the student prior to the course starting. See below
The practical component will start at Balmain - Fitzroy Avenue Reserve Wharf and we will visit most of Sydney Harbour.
The course is part of the nationally recognised Australian Sailing training scheme and is delivered by accredited instructors with extensive boating and training experience. The Start Powerboating course is recognised in by NSW Roads and Maritime as an approved boat training course. Successful completion will allow students to apply for their Recreational Boat Licence without further testing (Govt. fees apply).
Cost & Inclusions
Full day on the water 8:30am to 4:30pm cost is $350.00
All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre. Participants need to bring their own food and water for the day. Wear clothes that you do not mind getting wet.
There will be a break for lunch (we will visit a cafe on the harbour side).
Pre requisites
No experience is required to attend the course however participants are required to successfully complete the online General Boat Knowledge Quiz www.boatingquiz.com.au prior to the start of the course. Please print the final results page of the quiz and bring with you to the course.
The best reference for the boating quiz is the Service NSW boating handbook. Down load the PDF below.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-03/boating-handbook.pdf
Location
Theory component will be condcuted online by the student prior to the course, using the links above. The practical component of this course will be held on Sydney Harbour, pickup from Fitzroy Avenue Reserve Wharf Balmain N.S.W. 2041 . Participants need to bring their own food and water for the day. Wear clothes that you do not mind getting wet.
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. You can take your completion 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.