Marine Rescue to hold boat licence theory course
A certified Boat Licence Theory Course is being held by Marine Rescue Central Coast at its temporary operations centre at the Woy Woy Community Centre on Saturday February 15.
The theory course will be conducted by trainer and assessor Mr Ian Leafe, and coordinators Mr Bob Gilbody, Mr Paul Broad, Mr and Ms Raymond and Jane Lewis.
Only 10 applicants will be accepted for the five-hour course, which will start at 8.30am.
"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," said Mr Leafe.
A jet ski (PWC) licence course is also available on the same day.
Separate enrolments are taken for the two courses.
To gain a full boat licence, participants will also need to complete the Practical Handbook. They 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.
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, but does not offer the practical component.
The boat course costs adults $165, and $145 for young persons (12-15 year old with parent or guardian).
The jet ski licence costs $50 with $10 deposit payable on application for all courses.
The Marine Rescue Central Coast temporary Operations Centre is located at the Peninsula Community Centre, corner Ocean Beach and McMasters Roads at Woy Woy.
Further information is available online via http://penne.ws/WTSj8i and http://penne.ws/97LVps or phone the base on 4337 9600.
Bookings for the boat licence theory course may be made online on the Marine Rescue website via http://penne.ws/UepEg4
SOURCE:
Media release, 5 Feb 2025
David Wicks, Marine Rescue Central Coast