'ON WATER' Boat Handling Tuition
The following courses are available on a monthly basis.

Yachting Australia Recreational Boat Operator

8 hours boat operating theory

8 hours "on water" boat handling

instruction

BOAT LICENCE EXAMINATION

This training course is recognised for licensing purposes and the Certificate is part of a National qualification scheme administered by the Yachting Australia and involves 'ON WATER' hands on practical training at an “all weather” safe boating harbour.

This Boating Victoria (part of Yachting Victoria) course is approved by Marine Safety Victoria.

Successful completion of this course enables you to take the certificate that you receive, straight to Vic Roads to obtain your Victorian Boating Licence without further testing.

The course is suitable for all ages (from 12 years upwards) and all levels of boating experience.
The aim is to create a sound theoretic knowledge of boating, and develop the practical skills of hands on safe boating.

Course Length: 2 days (1 day theory and 1 day practical 'on water'). Total of 16 hours.

DAY 1:
Theory sessions covering – Basic Safety, State Laws, Engine and Boat Maintainance, Safety Equipment, Weather, Collision Regulations, Buoyage Systems, Trip Preparation and Emergency Procedures.

DAY 2:
Practical ‘on water’ boating activities – With hands on manoeuvring in confined areas, coming alongside, berthing, holding station, anchoring, high speed boat operation and man overboard drills.

Course Cost: $245pp

Location: Safety Beach Sailing Club,
185 Marine Parade, Safety Beach, Victoria

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Yachting Australia National Power Boat Handling Course

'ON WATER' hands on practical training at an “all weather” safe boating harbour.

This course is required when obtaining accreditation as Instructor, coach or Race Officer. Successful students can receive MSV Certificates for power boat licensing.

A more advanced course, this offers an extra theory day for more in depth studying in:

• Complex safety situations
• Basic navigation
• Use of radios
• Use of GPS
• Weather systems

Plus all the topics in the Recreational Power Boat Operator Course but in more depth.

Course Length: 3 days (2 days theory / or 2 nights and 1 day, plus 1 day practical 'on water'). Total 25 hours.

Course Cost: $345pp

Location: Safety Beach Sailing Club,
185 Marine Parade, Safety Beach, Victoria

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"MARINE RADIO COURSES"

Available "at your Club" at reduced rates

Marine Radio Operators Certificate

All operators of HF and VHF marine radios must hold a Marine Radio Operators Certificate.

This includes all recreational boats, fishing boats and club rescue and patrol boats using VHF radios. This certificate is required for offshore sailing with HF/MF radois, charter boats and overseas yacht charter holidays.

The course covers all the topics required to sit the examination which is then forwarded to the Australian Maritime College in Tasmania.

Topics covered include:

• GMDSS systems and equipment
• Use of MF/HF and VHF radio telephony
• Understanding and use of DSC facilities
• Maintenance of marine radio equipment
• Understanding of regulations applicable to the use of ship marine radios
• Knowledge of Australian Marine Search and Rescue system

The cost of this course includes a hard copy of the Marine Radio Operators Handbook ($36.00) and the examination fee of $59.00.

Course Length: 8 hours.

Course Cost: $199pp

Location: Safety Beach Sailing Club,
185 Marine Parade, Safety Beach, Victoria

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‘ON WATER’ Personal Boat Handling Tuition

Do you have a boat and a boat licence but need some guidance on your boat?

We offer personal tuition, on your boat at a time and place to suit you. Just some of the areas we can help you with may include:

• Basic and advanced boat handling
• Approaching a dock
• Departing a dock
• Safety procedures
• Anchoring
• Handling rough weather
• Berthing in a pen

Location: To suit you!

OTHER COURSES AVAILABLE!

Course participants have expressed strong interest in the following courses Peninsula Boat License Training Center is able to offer.

• GPS for club course laying

• Basic GPS use for the average boatie

• Basic navigation / chart reading for the average boatie

• Power Boat course for 12-16 year olds

Please email ross@peninsulaboatltc.com.au to express your interest in any of the above courses.

Group and club discounts are available for many of our courses, contact Ross McAllan on phone 0413 432 264 or email ross@peninsulaboatltc.com.au for details.