Powerboat Handling

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Sat 19 Sep 2026 09:00 - 17:00
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Port Dalrymple Yacht Club, Kemps Parade, Beauty Point TAS 7270

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Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Powerboat Handling Practical course

Course information

Registration for this course closes at Fri 18 Sep 2026 09:00.

This course runs on Saturday, 19th September 2026 (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), with an eLearning component to complete beforehand.

Course Cost

Members: $20

Non-Members: $220

PDYC Members, use code: PDYCmember

Course Overview

The Powerboat Handling (PBH) Certificate is achieved by completing two course components:

Powerboat Program Essential Skills e-learning – The online theory course must be completed before attending this Powerboat Handling face-to-face course.

Powerboat Handling face-to-face course– A one-day practical course focusing on boat handling, particularly in confined areas such as marinas and in challenging conditions like swell and waves. Participants will also gain a deeper understanding of engines, different types of craft, and navigation techniques during a passage.

Together, these components provide the knowledge and practical skills required to handle a powerboat safely and confidently.

In some instances, you can take your Powerboat Handling completion certificate to your State Maritime Regulator and gain the State Boat License.

Who should complete this course?

This course is designed for participants to develop their practical powerboat driving skills. Attaining this course is a component to the PBH certificate andthat is also a requirement for becoming a Powerboat, Dinghy and/or Windsurfing Instructor.