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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

Powerboat Handling

Improve boat handling.

📅 3-4 x per year
⌚Two full days
💲$150.00

Want to feel calm and capable behind the helm? Powerboat Handling is a hands-on day designed to build real confidence with small powerboats. You’ll practise close-quarters manoeuvring, learn the essentials of engines and equipment, and get comfortable making safe decisions on the water.

Skills You’ll Learn:
✔ Safe boat handling in tight spaces (ramps, pontoons, marinas)
✔ Throttle control, stopping, turning, and low-speed manoeuvres
✔ Reading conditions and handling chop and swell
✔ Practical navigation basics and on-water awareness

Enrol in Powerboat Handling

Safety Boat Operator

Support water based activities.

📅 2 – 3 x per year
⌚Two full days
💲$150.00

Safety Boat Operator is about being useful and calm when things get messy. You’ll learn practical rescue skills, how to recover and assist small craft, and how to support a busy on-water session with clear communication and smart positioning.

Skills You’ll Learn:
✔ On-water rescue and recovery of dinghies
✔ Towing and assisting other craft safely
✔ Situational awareness, positioning and support techniques
✔ Supporting a wide range of sailing and club activities

Enrol in Safety Boat Operator

The RGYC Sailing Academy is proudly supported by the RGYC Foundation. For more information about the RGYC Foundation and their work to Foster the sport of sailing in Geelong, view their website.