Powerboat safety
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Powerboat safety is fundamental to our club’s operations. It is important to be aware of the safety responsibilities that come with the use and operation of powerboats at our club.
Australian Sailing has a powerboating program where you can learn basic power boat handling skills right up to assisting to retrieve the different styles of race craft on the water.
Some safety tips to remember when you’re out on a power boat and assisting race management:
• Know where the safety equipment is kept on board
• Do a safety briefing if you have another person on board
• Wear your lifejacket
• Have the kill cord attached to you when underway
• Know how to tow another boat, particularly the class that is racing
• Have the knowledge to rescue a boat in distress
Australian Sailing has a powerboating program where you can learn basic power boat handling skills right up to assisting to retrieve the different styles of race craft on the water.
For more information on Australian Sailing’s power boat program click here and to find a power boat course click here .