THEORY AND TRAINING
BLAIRGOWRIE YACHT SQUADRON
PRACTICAL AND THEORY
Upgrade your skills and knowledge.
The following courses cover practical and theory useful for sailors, powerboaters, volunteers, instructors and coaches.
Courses are scheduled over the year based on demand, let us know if you’d like to join a course not scheduled.
If you would like to chat about any of the courses offered, simply call the Sailing Office on 03 5925 9620.
VHF MARINE RADIO LICENCE
Course Overview
A VHF Marine Radio Licence (Certificate of Proficiency) is a legal requirement for everyone who uses a marine VHF radio. Be confident, competent and legal in marine radio usage.
The course covers theory and practical hands-on instruction, followed by a theory and practical test. The 4-hour session is held at Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron.
Who should do this course?
Ideal for casual boaters who only need to operate a marine radio in Australian waters (within 12 nautical miles of the coast).
Sailors participating in club racing tasked with using their boat’s marine radio.
Volunteers helping to deliver club racing, on radio duty in the tower or on start and patrol boats.
Course Prerequisites
It is recommended that participants review the Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook prior to beginning the course.
Course Outcome
You will gain your VHF Marine Radio Licence, Australian Waters Qualification (AWQ)
We also offer the International Radio Licence (SROCP) licence for $275.
Peninsula Boat Training delivers all radio licence training.
Cost
$175, inc GST
UPCOMING COURSES
Missed out on your preferred course dates?
If the course you were after is fully booked or you can’t find a suitable date, leave your name of our ‘Expressions of Interest’ form and we’ll be in touch when we add new course dates to our program.
No Events