Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
Hobsons Bay Yacht Club
  • HOME
  • Club
    • MEMBERSHIP OFFERINGS
    • BOOK A FUNCTION
    • HBYC FOUNDATION
    • GEN. COMMITTEE & STAFF
    • HISTORY OF HBYC
    • RACE HISTORIES
    • SPONSORS
    • MEMBER SECTION
    • CONST | BY-LAWS | POLICY
    • AGM MINUTES
    • STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
  • News
    • LATEST NEWS
    • PRESENTATIONS
    • E-NEWSLETTER
    • PHOTO GALLERY
  • CALENDAR
  • Racing
    • OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD
    • NOTICE TO COMPETITORS
    • KB |RESULTS /ENTRY /START
    • PROTEST | REDRESS
    • KEELBOAT RACE DOCUMENTS
    • DINGHY RACE DOCUMENTS
    • HANDICAPPING
    • CREW/BOAT DECLARATION
    • NON-MEMBER SAIL PASS
    • CREW WANTED
    • RRS | POLICIES | OHE&S
    • START BOAT ROSTER
    • YOUTH KEELBOAT SQUAD
    • RADIO CONTROL FLEET
  • LEARN TO SAIL
  • CRUISING and WEATHER
    • CRUISING
    • Melbourne 7 day Forecast
    • WINDS
    • TIDES AND RADAR
  • More
    • HOME
    • Club
      • MEMBERSHIP OFFERINGS
      • BOOK A FUNCTION
      • HBYC FOUNDATION
      • GEN. COMMITTEE & STAFF
      • HISTORY OF HBYC
      • RACE HISTORIES
      • SPONSORS
      • MEMBER SECTION
      • CONST | BY-LAWS | POLICY
      • AGM MINUTES
      • STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
    • News
      • LATEST NEWS
      • PRESENTATIONS
      • E-NEWSLETTER
      • PHOTO GALLERY
    • CALENDAR
    • Racing
      • OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD
      • NOTICE TO COMPETITORS
      • KB |RESULTS /ENTRY /START
      • PROTEST | REDRESS
      • KEELBOAT RACE DOCUMENTS
      • DINGHY RACE DOCUMENTS
      • HANDICAPPING
      • CREW/BOAT DECLARATION
      • NON-MEMBER SAIL PASS
      • CREW WANTED
      • RRS | POLICIES | OHE&S
      • START BOAT ROSTER
      • YOUTH KEELBOAT SQUAD
      • RADIO CONTROL FLEET
    • LEARN TO SAIL
    • CRUISING and WEATHER
      • CRUISING
      • Melbourne 7 day Forecast
      • WINDS
      • TIDES AND RADAR
  • HOME
  • Club
    • MEMBERSHIP OFFERINGS
    • BOOK A FUNCTION
    • HBYC FOUNDATION
    • GEN. COMMITTEE & STAFF
    • HISTORY OF HBYC
    • RACE HISTORIES
    • SPONSORS
    • MEMBER SECTION
    • CONST | BY-LAWS | POLICY
    • AGM MINUTES
    • STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
  • News
    • LATEST NEWS
    • PRESENTATIONS
    • E-NEWSLETTER
    • PHOTO GALLERY
  • CALENDAR
  • Racing
    • OFFICIAL NOTICE BOARD
    • NOTICE TO COMPETITORS
    • KB |RESULTS /ENTRY /START
    • PROTEST | REDRESS
    • KEELBOAT RACE DOCUMENTS
    • DINGHY RACE DOCUMENTS
    • HANDICAPPING
    • CREW/BOAT DECLARATION
    • NON-MEMBER SAIL PASS
    • CREW WANTED
    • RRS | POLICIES | OHE&S
    • START BOAT ROSTER
    • YOUTH KEELBOAT SQUAD
    • RADIO CONTROL FLEET
  • LEARN TO SAIL
  • CRUISING and WEATHER
    • CRUISING
    • Melbourne 7 day Forecast
    • WINDS
    • TIDES AND RADAR

HBYC BOATING ACADEMY - MARINE RADIO COURSES

HBYC is now offering Marine Radio Operator Courses. 


You can learn how to operate VHF if you only intend to sail in enclosed or coastal waters. You can also be trained to use HF if you're more adventurous and plan some longer adventures offshore or just want to be a part of an ocean racing crew.


The course will consist of two 2-hour evening sessions and a written exam for the VHF qualification. Those who want to gain the HF radio qualification will also need to attend the above sessions but will have an additional 2-hour session before their exam.


Upon completion participants will receive the relevant internationally recognised qualification issued by the Australian Maritime College on behalf of the Australian Communications and Media Authority.


NON-MEMBER COST


  • VHF only | $250 
  • VHF + HF | $325


MEMBER COST


  • VHF only | $225
  • VHF + HF | $292.50


SEASONS PASS HOLDERS


  • VHF only | FREE
  • VHF + HF | $75


FOR DATES TO REGISTER, SEE LINKS BLEOW


PLEASE NOTE:

You must be 16 or older to register


Courses run 2 - 4 times a year, depending on demand.


To view the calendar, click the button below.


For more information, or to express your interest email training@hbyc.org.au

Course Dates

Copyright © 2026 Hobsons Bay Yacht Club - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by

  • NON-MEMBER SAIL PASS

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept