Boat Safety

SELECT YOUR lICENCE CLASS TIME AND DATE

Phone either Bouc 0418 836 137 or Terence 0481 363 774 for the time, date and location for the next course.
Pay $100 deposit to PayID 0418 836 137 (Bouc) and receive a receipt.
TEXT a photo of your driving licence with your deposit receipt to Bouc 0418 836 137
You will receive confirmation of your place.
The remaining course fee is due at start of course. PayID 0418 836 137 or cash is acceptable.

THEORY CLASS

Operator licencing and boat registration
Planning and preparing your activities
Safety equipment you must carry by law
Weather and potential hazards (check with Willy Weather)
"Rules-of-the-road", signs and distances
Anchoring and berthing (part of practical)
Types of emergencies and how to avoid them
Navigating in channels and on the Murray

bonus PRACTICAL FREE

Boat maintenance days - *Spring, *Pre-Hols, *Wintering
Petrol storage safety containers (carrying extra fuel)
Preparation for towing, (including for holidays)
Launching the boat and tying at the berth
Basic boat handling skills and following safety rules.
Berthing after the cruise
Recovery to the trailer

AND FIRST AID awareness

Skipper's responsibilities - SHOULD HAVE CURRENT CPR SKILLS - - - NO BREATHING = DEATH AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES
There is no ambulance on the water.
Must help others on the water
First aid kit for a boat - Car kit is adequate.
Types of boating accidents & response

GoTo this page to refresh your first aid knowledge and skills.