RYA Powerboat Level 1

This two day course is at the core of our training provision and is designed for both absolute beginners and existing boat users. The RYA Powerboat 2 qualification is recognised in many countries and is the required standard to allow certificate holders to hire powerboats up to 10m (International Certificate of Competence).

The course is designed so students spend more than 70% of their time afloat. In this course, the emphasis is very much on safe boat handling in harbours and out to sea. Time is spent learning the art of mooring, turning in confined spaces, recovering a man overboard and, of course, how to get a boat going fast on the plane and keeping it there comfortably. We also try to include practical section on navigation at sea.

Useful Information

•Aim: To provide a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats

•Minimum Age: 12

•Ratio: 1:3 (Instructor: Student)

•Suitable for: For people who would like to improve their boat handling skills

•Assumed knowledge: None

•Cost: Members £175, non-members £210