Introductory "Try Powerboating" sessions
Group bookings are welcome for anyone interested in experiencing the fun and excitement of powerboat handling
RYA Powerboat Level 1
A practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats. Students
completing this course are capable of operating a powerboat under the
supervision of an experienced boathandler.
Course syllabus includes:
Introduction to the theory of powerboating
Launch and recovery
Preparation of boat
Boat handling
Picking up and securing to a mooring buoy
Leaving and coming alongside
Being towed
RYA Powerboat Level 2
Provides the essential basics for all powerboat handling. Fulfils the requirements for the
International Certificate of Competence which is recognised in 22 countries throughout Europe.
Course syllabus includes:
Types of craft
Engines and drives
Ancillary and safety equipment
Use of chart and compass
Tides and tidal streams
Launch and recovery
Boat handling under way
Securing to a buoy
Anchoring
Coming alongside
Man overboard
Disabled craft
RYA Powerboat Intermediate
Provides the skills required to complete a short coastal passage by day
using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques.
Course syllabus includes:
Planning a day cruise
Boat preparation
Boat handling
Pilotage
Passage making
Man overboard
RYA Powerboat Advanced
A challenging course aimed at the more experienced boat handler. Knowledge and skills on all aspects of practical boat handling are developed.
Course syllabus includes:
Preparation for sea
Boat handling
Rough weather handling
Wave driving
Boat handling in a tidal stream
Passage making
Chart work
GPS and high speed navigation
Pilotage and night navigation
Meteorology
Rules of the road
Use and basic maintenance of engines
Introduction to the theory of powerboating
