This course provides the skills needed to support water based activities at clubs, schools and outdoor recreation centres. It focuses on race course design and on-water rescue methods of dinghies and multi-hulls.

Over 12 hours you’ll learn about race course design, practice on-water rescue of dinghies and multi-hulls, and even get an awareness of techniques to support wing foiler, kite surfers and kayaks.

COURSE DETAILS

COST: $200

Discounts available for fully paid HYC members and volunteers. Contact discover@hyc.net.au to see if you qualify.

LENGTH OF COURSE

2 x Full Days (8:00am-2:00pm)

PRE-REQUISITES

Powerboat Licence from DTMR. 

Powerboat Handling Qualification from Australian Sailing.

Water confident, however you will always be wearing life jackets.

Course Overview
This course provides the skills needed to support water-based activities at clubs, schools and outdoor recreation centres. You'll learn about race course design, practise on-water rescue of dinghies and gain an awareness of techniques to support kite surfers and kayaks.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident. The skills and knowledge gained in Powerboat Handling or equivalent power boating experience.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to support their Sailing Club as a support boat for either racing or learn to sail courses. This course is also a prerequisite for becoming a Sailing Coach.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Safety Boat Operator completion certificate.