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Powerboat handling

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Sat 08 Nov 2025 09:00 - 17:00
Port Cygnet Sailing Club, 145 Lymington Road, Cygnet Tas 7112
Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Powerboat Handling Practical course

Course information

This course is sold out.

HI everyone,  an important note for all wishing to attend this course, there is an online theory component that needs to be completed prior to the course date. This leaves enough time for practical handling as well as a run through of the theory and time for questions.

The course can be found by logging onto your Australian sailing account, clicking on the australian sailing learning centre, then "find learning" which will allow you to search for the course entitled "powerboat program essential skills"

Please bring suitable clothing for the weather and a legal life jacket. The club has hot drinks but please bring food as you require.  

I look forward to seeing you all on the 8th

Martin

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 andthat 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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