RYA Powerboat Level 1

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. Fun and exciting course, ideal if you are new to "Powerboating" and looking to learn new skills, experience and gain more confidence. Most of this course is conducted in the sheltered waters within the harbour at Dover, where you will learn how to safely handle a powerboat. ......"Great way to spend a day , learning new skills"

Useful Information

It can either be taken as a stand-alone course or integrated into the two-day Level 2 course.

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 the course Able to drive a powerboat safely (Juniors under supervision)