This course covers boat handling skills, especially in confined areas such as marina’s and in swell and waves, area's covered are listed below

- Pre-departure checks

- Engine and fuel checks

- Boat handling techniques in swells and waves,

- Towing
 

Meeting Point:
Thursday night - RGYC McAllister Room,
Saturday Morning - Members Deck

Cost: $250 
          $150 (RGYC Members)
Please contact the RGYC Sailing Office if you are a regular RGYC volunteer. 

Please Contact the RGYC office on 5229 3705 or info@rgyc.com.au for any further information you require.

 

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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.