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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 - 19th & 22 March 2025
Wed 19 Mar 2025 18:00 — Sat 22 Mar 2025 16:30 AEDT
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Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
NT - Safety Boat Course
Sat 12 Apr 2025 09:00 — 17:00 AEST
Centre
Australian Sailing
Venue
Darwin Sailing Club
Safety Boat Operator Course - 14th & 17th May 2025
Wed 14 May 2025 18:00 — Sat 17 May 2025 16:30 AEST
Centre
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron
Venue
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron