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3. Safety Boat Operator

Recommended length
12 hours
Minimum age
12
Maximum age
85

Course Overview
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.

Course Prerequisites

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

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to support their Sailing Club as a support boat for either racing or learn to sail courses. This course is also a prerequisite for becoming a Sailing Coach.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Safety Boat Operator completion certificate. 

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Safety Boat Operator
Tue 01 Jan 2019 00:00 — Tue 31 Dec 2024 00:00 AEDT
Centre
Atlas Sailing
Venue
Mosman Bay Marina
Safety Boat Operator Course - 5th & 7th December 2024
Thu 05 Dec 2024 18:00 — Sat 07 Dec 2024 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Safety Boat Operator Course
Sat 07 Dec 2024 09:00 — 16:00 AWST
Centre
Royal Perth Yacht Club
Venue
Royal Perth Yacht Club