Level 1: Start Powerboating
This course is an introduction to boating techniques for launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer, everyday boat handling and the use of safety equipment.
A logbook, certification and introductory book are included in the course price as advertised.
Assumed Knowledge:
None
Minimum Duration:
1 day
Minimum Age:
8. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate.
Course Content:
Launch and recovery (8-11 year olds observe).
Preparation of boat and crew, boat handling, picking up and securing to a mooring buoy, leaving and coming alongside, being towed.
Ability After Course:
Able to drive under supervision.
Instructor Ratios:
3 Students to 1 Instructor.
Level 2: Powerboat Handling
This two-day entry level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed and collision regulations. The course can be taken at an inland or a coastal location.
A logbook, certification and introductory book are included in the course price as advertised.
Assumed Knowledge:
None. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating.
Minimum Duration:
2 days
Minimum Age:
12
Course Content:
Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard.
Ability After Course:
Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of craft.
Instructor Ratios:
3 Students to 1 Instructor.
Safety Boat
This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities.
It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying.
A logbook, certification and introductory book are included in the course price as advertised.
Assumed Knowledge:
Basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers. RYA Powerboat Level 2 Powerboat Handling certificate must be held prior to this course.
Minimum Duration:
2 days
Minimum Age:
16
Course Content:
Preparation, boat handling, dinghy rescue, windsurfer rescue, kayak or canoe rescue (can be covered as theory), towing, end-of-day procedures, safety, suitability of craft, local factors, communication, rescuing other water users.
Ability After Course:
Able to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing.
Instructor Ratios:
6 Students to 1 Instructor (2 Boats).