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Powerboat Handling

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Sun 11 Jun 2023 09:00 — 16:00
Humpybong Yacht Club, Hornibrook Esp, Woody Point QLD 4019
Australian Sailing - 2. Powerboat Handling

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

COURSE DETAILS

COST: $150

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

LENGTH OF COURSE

1 x Full Day (9:00am-4:00pm)

PRE-REQUISITES

Powerboat Licence from DTMR. (Recommended but can be obtained later if needed)

Preferably water confident, however you will always be wearing life jackets.

Course Overview 

The Powerboat Handling (PBH) Certificate is achieved by completing two course components: 

  1. Powerboat Program Essential Skills e-learning – The online theory course must be completed before attending this Powerboat Handling face-to-face course. 

  1. Powerboat Handling face-to-face course – A one-day practical course focusing on boat handling, particularly in confined areas such as marinas and in challenging conditions like swell and waves. Participants will also gain a deeper understanding of engines, different types of craft, and navigation techniques during a passage. 

Together, these components provide the knowledge and practical skills required to handle a powerboat safely and confidently. 

In some instances, you can take your Powerboat Handling completion certificate to your State Maritime Regulator and gain the State Boat License.  

Who should complete this course? 

This course is designed for participants to develop their practical powerboat driving skills. Attaining this course is a component to the PBH certificate and that is also a requirement for becoming a Powerboat, Dinghy and/or Windsurfing Instructor. 

Course Outcome 

You will gain your Powerboat Handling completion certificate.  

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