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.
UPCOMING DATES
| Course | Dates | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerboat Handling November | Thursday 9 Nov 2023 5:45pm (theory) Saturday 11 Nov 2023 9:30am (on water) | $300 per person $50 (RGYC Volunteers) | Registration closed |
| Powerboat Handling January | Thursday 11 Jan 2024 5:45pm (theory) Saturday 13 Jan 2024 9:30am (on water) | $300 per person $50 (RGYC Volunteers) | Click here |
| Powerboat Handling March | Thursday 21 Mar 2024 5:45pm (theory) Sunday 24 Mar 2024 9:30am (on water) | $300 per person $50 (RGYC Volunteers) | Click here |
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
| Course | Dates | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Boat Operator January | Thursday 18 Jan 2024 6:00 pm (theory) Sunday 21 Jan 2024 9:30 am (on water) | $300 per person $50 (RGYC Volunteers) | Click Here |
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.