Start Powerboating

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Sat 18 Jun 2022 08:30 — 16:30
Australian Sailing - 1. Start Powerboating

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Start Powerboating

NCYC COURSE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can take your certificate to RMS in Newcastle to obtain your General Boat Licence (licence fees will apply).

Your registration in this course includes the Australian Sailing Powerboat Student Pack (Textbook & logbook).  Course cost is $240

There is some pre-reading and study required prior to the course commencement.  Please contact the Sailing Office to arrange to collect your powerboat pack or we will post it to you.

sailingacademy@ncyc.net.au

Details of what will be covered in the course is available to download below:

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.


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. 

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