AS Powerboat Handling - Theory & Practical Training
This Australian Sailing Coure course is tailored for all sailors, instructors and coaches wanting to gain quaifications at sailing clubs, AMSA Coxswain Grade 3 and/or a for completion of NSW Recreational Boat Licence Logbook practical. The course is delivered by a 4 hr Theory Course (virtual) and a one-day Practical session (on-water). Base at Mosamn bay with Pickup/Drop in Rose Bay Marina or Elizabeth Bay Marina Wharf - 30mins prior (8:30am) - $15pp extra
Description
Course Outline
The course is tailored for all persons wanting to qualify for the Australian Sailing Powerboat Handling syllabus, at a pace to suit all whilst having fun at the same time.
The course can aslo be used for the assessment of practical activiters assessment / sign-off for;
- AMSA Coxswain Grade 3 (1M) - using AS Certificate or Form 771
- NSW Recreational Boat Licence logbook.
Courses are conducted from either:
- Mosman Bay Marina on the beautiful Sydney Harbour. or
- Woollahra Sailing Club on every first Sunday of each month and times during school holidays.
Course Overview
The course is a 12 hr program consisting of ;
(1) 3 hrs theory & seamanship by virtual classroom; and
(2) 8 hrs Practical Assessment training on the water anbd around Marina
This one-day course is designed to learn more about the safety aspects of powerboats, different types of crafts & engines, rules of the sea (Colregs), tides and weather forecasts, simple navigation techniques for a passage, location, tides.
On successful completion of the course, we will issue you with a an Australian Sailing Certificate that you can take to your State Maritime Regulator (Service NSW).
Course Prerequisites
Water confident. Come skills, knowledge and practical experience is highly recommended, for example those skills gained in AS Start Powerboating or equivalent power boating experience.
Who should do this course?
People requirring NSW Recreational Boat Licence or anyone wisting to further develop their powerboat driving skills, e.g. it is a prerequisite for becoming a Dinghy and/or Windsurfing Instructor.
Course Outcome
You will gain your AUstralian Sailing Powerboat Handling certificate.
To obtain your NSW Boat Licence, you take the Australian Sailing certificate you receive on this course, together with photo ID and the licence fee, to any Service NSW centre within one year. No need to do any further testing or logbooks.
Price(s)
- Course - $395 per person for this one day course.
- Fees – all included Aust Sailing [$20/course] & any credit fees.
- Discount – for Affiliated Club Members (use code). Maximum discount 10%.
- Min Age – 12 yrs.
Terms and conditions apply to refunds, reschedule and cancellation.
What to Bring
Soft soled shoes (white if possible), hat, sunscreen, shoes, wind/rain jacket, gloves (recommended) and a curious mind.
Location
Meet at Atlas Sailing Office at Mosman Bay Marina, 1 Centenary Drive - 4hr parking nearby.
Pickup options from:
- Rose Bay Marina (adjacent to the Boathouse Restaurant) - 0815 and return after the course completion.
- Elizabeth Bay Marina (at the bottom of Billyard Ave) - 0830 and return after the course completion.
Times and Bookings
Theory - Weekday Evening - 6pm-9pm - virtual classroom
Practical - 8 hrs / One Day Courses held on water – 9am-5pm.
Other times by appoinment - phone Office or check Website for details.
Atlas Sailing abides by the Australian Sailing Instructor/Participant ratios; hence places are strictly limited. All programs are subject to change with limited notice, based on demand and availability and weather conditions.
Please read the Atlas Sailing refund policy before registering. Refunds will not be provided for cancellations less than 14 days prior to the event as there are limited places available. If a session is cancelled due to weather, or another force majeure circumstance, participants will be offered a place on another scheduled date or a full refund.
Prerequisites
None