SVSP Powerboat Handling Course

Details

Sun 10 Mar 2024 09:00 — 16:00
Australian Sailing - 2. Powerboat Handling

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

Upon completion of this course you need to take your certificate to the Services NSW to obtain your RMS recreational boat licence - a seperate RMS fee is payable directly to RMS

More information https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-general-boat-driving-licence

The Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting veterans through sailing experiences. By joining our Sailing Club as a Supporter, you can enjoy sailing while supporting a good cause. We rely on our Supporter's contributions & donations to cover the costs of insurance and logistics for each sailing day.

When you make a donation to the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project through saltwaterveterans.org we will provide a tax-deductible receipt for your contribution. This means that you may be eligible to deduct the donation amount from your taxable income. 

Remember to visit saltwaterveterans.org regularly to stay updated on their upcoming sailing events, and

Stay Salty!


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.