Instructors in Focus: Powerboat Instructors

Powerboat Instructors teach participants the theory, rules and skills required to safely drive a small powerboat.

Powerboats are fast and responsive and represent a great craft to travel, work or just have fun on water. In addition to the Instructor, powerboats can hold several course participants too so the learning experience is engaging and fun.

Powerboat participants include both teenagers, young and less young adults and they have all different reasons to attend the course. Some want to acquire the basic competencies to then buy a boat and others are keen to upgrade their powerboating skills for recreational or business purposes.

Accredited Discover Sailing Centres use only Australian Sailing qualified Powerboat Instructors to deliver their Powerboat courses. This enables participants to learn effectively in a safe and enjoyable environment. Centres can benefit from and leverage Powerboat Instructors to train not only the public but also their own club staff, sailing instructors, officials and members that can consequently contribute to club operations thanks to completing a powerboat course and obtaining the related certificate (note state maritime regulations apply about driving license).

Powerboat Instructors can teach the first two levels of the Powerboat courses, Start Powerboat and Powerboat Handling. These courses cover topics such as powerboating rules, weather, equipment, safety and basic skills including departing and returning to shore, steering and high-speed manoeuvres. Instead, Safety Boat Instructors can teach all three levels of the Powerboat program including the Safety Boat Operator, the highest-level course. This course is aimed at those who want to become more involved in the on-water activities at their sailing club. It includes topics such as race management, towing and rescue of other crafts.

Here some extra benefits of becoming a Powerboat Instructor:

• There is no better feeling than working while having fun on water!
• Helping teenagers and adults learn powerboating and enjoy their passion.
• Being a recognised Australian Sailing Powerboat Instructor that can teach the Powerboat program at any Discover Sailing Centres across Australia.
• Accessing Instructor resources to be up to speed with the latest teaching methods produced by the Australian Sailing Powerboat Chief Instructor.
• Having the opportunity to travel and visit beautiful places all over Australia.
• Promoting yourself as an Instructor through the Australian Sailing Instructor Finder.
• Being eligible to attend Australian Sailing Instructor Conferences to mingle and learn from other Dinghy, Keelboat, Powerboat, Windsurfing and Safety & Sea Survival instructors.
  
  

Australian Sailing Powerboat Instructor courses are a fantastic opportunity for skilled powerboat drivers wanting to become Instructors and work in sailing. The two-day course is composed by a theory component covering key powerboating and instructing notions as well as a practical section focused on practical powerboating drills. All Powerboat Instructor courses are run by Powerboat Senior Instructors who are a selection of the best Powerboat Instructors across Australia.

To read more information and register for an Australian Sailing Powerboat Instructor course click HERE.

To become a Safety Boat Instructor, you need to be a current Powerboat Instructor with ample powerboat instructor experience and hold the Australian Sailing Safety Boat Operator certificate. Click HERE to apply online.

If you want to discuss your situation or want more information than provided on our website do not hesitate to contact one of our Club Services Officers in your State or Territory.