IRB Crew and Drivers Course

There are around 780 IRBs across Australia and last season they were involved in 4,200 rescues. Photo courtesy SLSNSW website There are around 780 IRBs across Australia and last season they were involved in 4,200 rescues. Photo courtesy SLSNSW website

NEXT COURSE to be advised

Please contact the Chief Instructor  to register interest

Prerequisites for this course:  candidate must

  • be 17yrs of age on the date of final assessment
  • hold a current Bronze Medallion
  • hold a current SLSA IRB Crewperson Certificate Award

NOTE: NSW Maritime (Waterways) Licence WILL BE REQUIRED to commence IRB Driver Certificate (no licence, no start).  http://www.waterways.nsw.gov.au/boatingsafety.html    Boating Handbooks are available from the club office.

Your attention is drawn to the following:
MLSC By Law I-2      IRB Competition eligibility
All persons who are awarded an IRB license (crew and or driver) are to serve a six (6) months probationary period until they become eligible to compete in IRB events for MLSC  or alternatively a suitable qualification period depending on their experience as approved by the Club Captain. Adopted 18 August 2008