Upload 2026 Safety Boat Operator Certificate

Details

Thu 05 Jun 2025 09:00 - Sat 06 Jun 2026 09:00
Australian Sailing (Head Office), Sub Base Platypus, Suite 1001, Building 10, 118 High St, North Sydney NSW 2060
Australian Sailing - Powerboat: Safety Boat Operator

Course information

This course has passed.

POWERBOAT HANDLING CERTIFICATE UPLOAD INFORMATION

USE DISCOUNT CODE: UPLOAD

Overview

This functionality allows a person to upload evidence of the former AYF TL3 scheme.

Prerequisites

  • Must have a stamped and signed National Safety Boat Operator Certificate within the AYF TL3 logbook or equivalent course/qualification completion.

Who should do this?

Those who want the Powerboat Handling Certificate to appear on their Australian Sailing profile.

Outcome

Pending your application being successful, the Powerbo


Course Overview 

The Safety Boat Operator (SBO) Certificate is achieved by completing two components: 

  • Powerboat Program Essential Skills e-learning – The online theory course must be completed before attending this Safety Boat Operator face-to-face course. 
  • Safety Boat Operator Practical course – A practical course designed to develop the skills needed to support water-based activities at clubs, schools, and outdoor recreation centres. Participants will learn about race course design, practice on-water rescue of dinghies, and gain awareness of techniques to assist kite surfers and kayakers. 

Who should complete this course? 

This practical course is designed for participants to support their Sailing Club as a support boat for either racing or learn to sail courses. Attaining this course is a component of the SBO Certificate and that is also a requirement for becoming a Sailing Coach, and, or a Powerboat Instructor. 

Course Outcome 

You will gain your Safety Boat Operator certificate.