All courses are advertised in the monthly "In the Wind" sent to Club members.

Qualify to use a Marine Radio

Operators of VHF and HF radios are required by law to hold a Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP). The next Radio Operators course will commence in October 2010. Over 4 evenings for 2 3/4 hours, this course covers regulations, correct operating procedures, distress, urgency, and safety messages and basic maintenance, EPIRBs and SARTs.

Course commences: Date to be finalised.

Manual, handouts and examination costs are included in the fee of $185.00

Book now or lodge your expression of interest with the Club Office by phone 03 6223 4599, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or apply online now. (Web form opens in a new window.)

If you need an operators certificate before the next scheduled course contact Alastair Douglas on 0418 127 897.

Coastal Navigation Course

The next course is planned for July 2010. The six week course covers all topics to allow safe coastal navigation without the aid of electronics. Minimum numbers required and maximum class size is 12.

Fee: $285 includes all handouts, course notes, navigation chart.  Do not buy any instruments for the first session.  It is better to see what is available and what is best for you before committing to any costs.  Bring along any navigational instruments that you currently have.

Register your name now with the Club Office by phone 03 6223 4599 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Safety and Sea Survival Course

It is a Yachting Australia requirement that at least 50% of the crew, including the skipper when racing in a Category 1 shall, and for a category 2 race it is recommended, hold a Safety and Sea Survival Course (SSSC) certificate of competence, though it is strongly recommended that for both categories of races all crew members undertake the course. Syllabus. People who cruise and do not race also gain benefit from this course.

The next SSSC will commence in Monday 18 October 2010 for 4 consecutive Monday evenings. Practical exercises with flares and deploying a liferaft are conducted on Sunday afternoon, 19 October.  Register your name now with the Club Office by phone 03 6223 4599 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Fee: $295