The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association will again be training and testing would-be boaties at this year’s Show.

The Coast Guard will run sessions at 10:30am and 3pm daily, with each session comprising three hours of presentations and discussion followed by the test and marking.

Successful participants will receive a DVD and a certificate of completion which they can present at any Vic Roads to buy their Recreational Boat Operator License.

The cost is $70 for the boat seminar and test and $90 if you also want to complete the PWC endorsement test, and all proceeds go to the Coast Guard to do its vital voluntary work in helping keep the waterways safe. If you are interested in taking part you don’t need to pre-book – just go to the Organiser’s Office or the BIA Stand at the Show and they will direct you.