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 Power Boat Licensing, Power Boat Handling and Safety Boat courses plus Preparation for your Maritime Oral Examinations
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>>Recreational Power Boat Licence
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Anyone wishing to sit for a general or PWC licence test must first complete a compulsory boating safety course. Once you have successfully completed the course simply present your certificate to any NSW Maritime customer service centre along with the appropriate licence fee and a NSW Recreational Powerboat Licence will be issued. NO FURTHER TESTING IS REQUIRED!
We run courses in all areas of Sydney, the Central Coast and the Illawarra. There is sure to be a course on close to you. We will also bring this course to your home, club or school for groups of 6 or more.
At the moment you need to have a boat licence to drive a recreational boat at speeds of ten knots or more. There are no restriction on the size of the boat or the engine size. However, these may be changed by NSW Maritime in the future.
You can get a Adult License at 16 years of age and a Young Adult license at 12 years of age. The Young Adult License will automatically upgrade to a full Adult License on the holders sixteenth birthday. No further testing is required.
There are restrictions on a Young Adult License holder. These restrictions include, Not Permitted to tow a water skier, Speed restricted to 10 knots at night, Speed restricted to 20 knots during the day and they must have a Adult License holder with them when travelling at speeds greater than 10 knots, May act as an observer when towing water skiers.
Our ONE DAY training course and includes the test. In the morning we cover everything you need to know and more plus view the videos. In the afternoon we are out in the boat doing practical boat handling exercises and applying the theory knowledge covered in the morning sessions.
You will learn about Marine Regulations, Preventions of Collisions at Sea Rules, safety equipment and how to use it correctly, anchoring, trip planning, managing emergencies, weather and tides, marine radios, engine and boat maintanance, and more.
Why should I choose High Performance Sailing for my training course ?
Our courses are for everyone! We train small groups and all of our programs are fun, informative and promote a safe interactive learning environment. All of your questions will be answered and courses are structured to meet the needs of individuals whether your new to boating and just about to buy your first tinny, sailing boat or the proud owner of a 24 metre super yacht!
You can get your boat license in just one day with us!
What you need to bring along for the day.
You will need to bring along suitable proof of identity. Eg drivers licence, passport.
Persons aged 12-16 years must bring a birth certificate, either original or a certified copy. Their parent or guardian is also required to show proof of identity.
For the practical session you willl need suitable clothing, hat, sunglasses, sun lotion and a towel.
Look in the NEWS section to see when our next course is on.
The following Recreational Boating competencies are covered.
- Rules and Regulations for safe power boating SRO YAC001B (all)
- Carry out trip Preparation and Planning MEM50.8A elements 1;2;3
- Safely operate a mechanically propelled recreational boat. MEM50.9EA elements 1;2;3
- Respond to boating emergencies and incidents MEM50.10EA elements 1;2;3;4
- Also complies with other state's regulations.
- Recreation Power Boat Operator certificate awarded on suceessful completion
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>>Powerboat Handling Certificate
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 Operators of all powerboats and sportboats have a great responsibility towards other water users and the environment as well as the community.
The Powerboat Handling Certificate aims to provide insight into the safe use of these craft, the equipment they must carry, and a knowledge of the aspects of seamanship, navigation, weather and responsibities which govern their use.
The course is designed to provide those who go powerboating with the skills and knowledge to enjoy their time on the water safely.
Consisting of three days of intensive theory and practical boating. You will learn about Coastal Navigation, Global Positioning Systems, Marine Radios, Safety at Sea, Marine Engines and fuel systems, Bilge and Fire Pumping Systems, Rough Water Boat Handling, Advanced Boat handling Skills, Weather, MARPO, and much more.
This course follows on from the Recreational Powerboat Operators Certificate (Boat Licence) and is a pre requisite for the Safety (Rescue) Boat Certificate.
We run this course in all areas of Sydney, the Central Coast and the Illawarra. We will also bring the training to your club or school for groups of 6 or more.
COURSE CONTENT
SHOREBASED TEACHING
Types of craft : advantages and disadvantages of different hull forms with
respect to sea keeping ability
Engines and drives: advantages and disadvantages of outboard, inboard and
outdrive units, power tilt and trim tabs, single and twin screws, choice and use of fuel
Position of fuel tanks, fuel lines, filters, batteries, wiring, fire extinguishers
Routine engine maintenance checks, basic fault diagnosis
Safety equipment
Personal buoyancy
Awareness of other water users
Applications of Rules of the Road
Knowledge and application of local bylaws
Weather forecasts
Communication with other craft, hand and sound signals
Advice to inland drivers about coastal waters
Disabled craft
Emergency action, preventing sinking
Adrift- alternative means of propulsion
Towing and being towed
Fire precautions and fire fighting
Distress signals
Rope work
PRACTICAL SESSION
1. Launching and recovery
Use of trailer or launching trolley
Considerat ion of launching and sea condit ions, including hazards and
obstructions
Number of persons required to launch/recover
Construction, width and condition of slipway
Steep/slippery slipways, beaching launching, lee shores
Care of trailer bearings, hitch, lashings, ties, lights, winch
Trailer parking
Preparation of boat, lines, fenders, safety equipment, fuel tanks and lines
Stowing and securing gear on board
2. Boat handling
Pre-start checks
Starting and stopping
Use of kill cords
Loading: effect on handling and performance, effect on balance and trim,
manufactures recommendations
Crew members: minimum / maximum number in high-speed craft, keeping a effective look out
Awareness of other water users, including effect of wash
Steering, controls, effect of current or tidal stream
Low speed manoeuvring: turning in a confined area, effect of wind on bow,
holding off, danger of flooding when going astern
High speed manoeuvring: planning, trim tabs and power trim
S-turns and U-turns
Planning boats: propeller angle and immersion, shallow drive, high / low
speed handling, tiller/consol steering
Displacement boats: handling ahead and astern, carrying way
3. Securing to a buoy
Preparation of mooring warp Crew communication
Use of boat hook Making fast
Method of approach Procedure when overshooting
4. Anchoring
Types of anchor
Stowage and attachment to boat
Depth of water, holding ground, scope required
Preparation of anchor, chain and warp
Method of approach in various conditions
Taking way off
Crew communication
Checking holding
Weighing anchor
5. Leaving and coming alongside
Preparat ion and use of painter, lines and fenders, attachment to boat ,
stowage under way
Speed and angle of approach
Wind effect
Method of approach in tidal stream or current
Making fast alongside
Leaving the dock ahead or astern
Making fast and the use of springs
6. Man overboard
Immediate action
Observation of man overboard
Correct return, awareness or propeller
Recovery of man overboard
Approach to man in water
COASTAL SESSION
Practical application of Knowledge -in coastal waters
Practical use of charts, understanding of chart symbols and buoyage systems
Practical understanding of tides and tidal streams, use of steering and hand bearing compass
Pilotage and passage planning
Small Craft Safety Scheme
Competencies covered are :-
- Weather reports SRO OPS 003A
- Plan and Prepare a powerboat activity SRO ORE 001A
- Operate safely a power boat SRO YAC 002A MEM50.9EA
- Operate a marine engine SRO YC 002A
- Perform a safe power boat activity SRO YAC 002A, ORE 002a, NAV 002A
- Vessel knowledge SRO YAC 004A
- Work with the environment SRO OPS 002A
- Certificate on successful assessment.
- Learn to drive a powerboat like a professional skipper.
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>>Safety (rescue) Boat Certificate
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 One day course for those who use powerboats to provide support and safety cover for other watersports.
We will introduce the techniques used in powerboats escorting racing fleets of dinghies, windsurfers and canoes, providing safety and rescue cover for training fleets, and assisting in race management.
PRACTICAL SESSIONS
1. Preparation
Boat checks
Safety equipment including first aid kit
Crew communication
Race management duties
2. Boat handling
Positioning in respect to fleet
Standing off another craft
Coming alongside under way - other powerboats and sailing craft
Mark laying and recovery
Race management duties
3. Dinghy rescue
Approaching capsized craft Recovery of personnel from water, Righting capsized and inverted dinghies, Righting singlehanders, Understanding righting multihulls, Lee shores
4. Windsurfer rescue
Approach
Recovery of personnel from water
Rescue of single board without de-rigging
stowing rigs
Recovering several boards
5. Kayak or Canoe rescue (can be covered as theory)
Approach
Rescue of different types of kayak and canoe. Returning paddler to his kayak or canoe, Stowing empty kayaks, Towing occupied and empty kayaks or canoes
6. Towing
Towing alongside, Positioning to pass line, Passing tow line, Use of bridle, Length of tow line, Multiple tow, Casting off tow, RAM Signals.
7. End-of-day procedures
Refuelling & Cleaning
Returning equipment Reporting
We run this training all over Sydney, the Central Coast and the Illawarra.We will also bring the training to your club for groups of ten or more.
- Rules and Regulations for Safety Boat operations
- Plan and Prepare a Safety Boat operation
- Manoeuvre a vessel in Safety Boat operations
- Secure vessels during Safety Boat operations.
- Pre requisite Powerboat Handling Certificate and a NSW Maritime power boat licence.
- For those who desire to be in charge of a safety boat and assist with club racing and association run regatta management.
- Certificate on successful assessment.
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>>Coastal Navigation
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- Navigation Equipment
- Charts & Symbols
- Lat & Long
- Variation and Deviation
- Compass checks
- Compass types
- Time. Speed, Distance calculations
- GPS & Chart Plotters
- Fixing positions
- Effects of wind and current
- Navigation records
- Voyage planning
- Tides
- Practical passage making
- Know where you are, where you have been and how to get where you wish to go with confidence.
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>>Maritime Oral Exams Preparation
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 Maritime Oral Examinations can be very stressfull for the candidates. We provide intensive coaching to prepare you for your oral examinations with NSW Maritime.
In just one day we will get you reved up to speed and confident to undertake your orals.
We cover everthing you need to know and we have lots of tips on how to pass with flying colours.
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