For Newly Licensed Boaters • No Boat Required
Practical Powerboat Handling Course on Sydney Harbour
Recently licensed or preparing to hire a boat? Build practical confidence before you skipper independently.
Train on the BoatWise vessel. No boat required. Practise docking, reversing, slow-speed control, anchoring and managing wind and current.
Choose small-group or private training. Calm, hands-on coaching on Sydney Harbour, matched to your confidence and goals.
Mosman • Private training from $725 incl. GST • Maximum 2 participants
No Boat Required. Train on the BoatWise Vessel
You do not need to own a boat for this course. Training takes place aboard BoatWise’s purpose-built 6.5 m Gemini 650 Waverider on Sydney Harbour.
Its open layout gives your instructor clear visibility while you practise slow-speed control, docking, reversing, marina manoeuvring, anchoring and managing wind and current in a controlled training environment.
It is the practical next step after completing your NSW boat licence course and a smart way to build confidence before you hire, rent or skipper a boat independently. If you already own a boat and want training aboard your own vessel, choose Private Boat Tuition.
Purpose Built for Better Training
What You Will Learn in the Powerboat Handling Course
Control a boat at slow speed in tight spaces
Complete pre-start checks, and safety equipmentÂ
Dock, reverse, and berth with confidence
Anchor properly and pick up a swing mooring
Get on and off the plane smoothly and safely
Manage wind and current without losing control
Navigate through busy Sydney Harbour traffic
Apply collision rules in real-world situations
Make calm, confident decisions under pressure
