Marine Rescue holds boat licence theory course
A training seminar to help boaters acquire the skills and knowledge they need to stay safer on our waterways has been scheduled for Saturday, May 4.
The certified Marine Rescue Boat Licence Theory Course is being held at the Point Clare base, conducted by trainer and assessor Mr Ian Leafe and co-ordinator Mr Paul Broad.
Only 10 applicants will be accepted for the five-hour course, which starts at 8.30am.
To gain a full boat licence, participants will also need to complete the Practical Handbook. "You are required to take a minimum of three trips with an experienced skipper, who has held a licence for a minimum of three consecutive years," said Mr Leafe.
"Marine Rescue Central Coast is a Registered Training Organisation with members professionally trained to national standards for their roles, both on and off the water.
"Courses are designed to teach you the ins and outs of safe boat handling and help build your confidence in local navigation, boating safety and the marine environment," he said.
A jet ski (PWC) licence course will be available on the same day.
Further information is available online at https://www.marinerescuensw.com.au/courses-licenses/general-boat-licence-and-pwc-licence/ and https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/boating-and-marine
Book online via the Marine Rescue website or phone the base on 4337 9600.
The course costs $165 for adults, $145 for young people aged 12-15 year old with parent of guardian, and $50 for the PWC licence course with $10 deposit payable on application for all courses.
The Marine Rescue Central Coast headquarters and operations centre is located at the northern end of Kurrawa Ave, Point Clare, on the eastern side of the railway line.
The base is open between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Sunday.
SOURCE:
Media release, 16 Apr 2024
David Wicks, Marine Rescue Central Coast