RYA Powerboat Level 1

This One day course is a solid introduction to boating and is aimed at total novices with the minimum age being 8 years. Participants 16 years and under are issued with an endorsed certificate and are always under the instructors supervision whilst on the course. The course syllabus covers the following:

Onshore teaching

• Load & balance, effect on boat handling

• Crew numbers

• Application of IRPCS

• Man over Board

• The use of safety equipment

Practical

• Launch & recovery

• Low speed handling

• Steer and control boat speed

• Preparation of mooring warps

• Methods of approach

• Crew communications

• Leaving and coming alongside a jetty