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Powerboat Courses

Powerboat courses use small powerboats which allow participants to learn the necessary driving skills and knowledge about equipment, seamanship, navigation and weather. Powerboat courses are also beneficial, if not required, for people wanting to assist in club events or desire to be an instructor, coach or official.

Learn boating safety, skills & equipment

Gain knowledge on navigation & weather

Experienced instructors

Enjoy the outdoors

Powerboat Handling

This course is designed to improve boat handling skills, especially in confined areas such as Marinas and in swell and waves and develop knowledge about engines, types of craft, and practice navigation techniques.

Safety Boat Operator

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.

UPCOMING DATES

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

For more info or to sign up for the upcoming Powerboat courses, please contact the Sailing Academy via the link below.

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