This course will be run by experienced club members and qualified Australian Sailing Instructors with a specific focus on the use of Townsville Sailing Club Safety boats - an opportunity for volunteers to upskill and gain experience to support the on-water activities.

Minimum and maximum numbers apply.  13 years plus.  Please contact us if you have any questions.

Course cost $125 includes logbook, use of safety equipment, instruction, and on-water costs - including a trip across to Magnetic Island (weather depending).

Course Overview
This one-day course is designed to improve your boat handling skills, especially in confined areas such as marinas and in swell and waves. You will learn more about engines and types of crafts and practise navigation techniques on a passage. In some instances, you can take your completion certificate to your State Maritime Regulator and gain the State Boat License. 

Course Prerequisites

Water confident. The skills and knowledge gained in Start Powerboating or equivalent power boating experience.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to further develop their powerboat driving skills. This course is also a prerequisite for becoming a Dinghy and/or Windsurfing Instructor.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Powerboat Handling completion certificate.