RYA Powerboat Level 1

The RYA Powerboat Level 1 Course is a one day course, provided by Sea Training Sussex (STS), and provides a practical introduction to boat handling and Safety in powerboats.

This training course is for those keen for a basic introduction to powerboating and those considering buying their first boat. Additionally, partners of boaters can use the training course to acquire the skills necessary to handle a craft in an emergency. This course provides you with the basics in powerboat handling and safety.

The RYA Powerboat Level 1 Training Course syllabus is also an appropriate entry-level course for introducing children to powerboating and is ideal if your children use a tender or dinghy around the marina. We aim to teach 95% of this course on the water

Course Structure

Preparation:

Launching and recovery

Safety equipment

Pre-start checks

Personal buoyancy

Boat handling and manoeuvres

Starting and stopping

Use of kill cord

Steering controls

Securing to a buoy

Leaving and coming alongside

Being towed

Theory and background: IRPCS,

Ropework

Awareness of other water users.