Powerboat courses
Powerboat Level 1
Introduction to
boating techniques for launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer,
everyday boat
handling and the use of safety equipment.
Suggested
pre-course
Minimum:
None
Assumed Knowledge:
None
Course Content:
Launching, preparing the boat, basic boat handling and
returning to shore. Background
theory
Ability after
course: Able to drive under supervision
Minimum
duration: 1 Day
Course
cost: £125.00
+ VAT per person
Course
cost: (one to one) £200.00 + VAT
Powerboat level 2 Inc ICC*
Provides the
skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is
the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.
Suggested minimum
Pre-course
experience: None. May be preceded by Level 1
Assumed
Knowledge: None
Course content: All you need
to know for self sufficient power boating at a basic level. Course includes
launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills
required for basic competence in a powerboat.
Ability after course: self
sufficient powerboat in the right conditions: aware of own limitations
Minimum Duration: 2 days
Course cost: £240.00
+ VAT Per Person
Course cost: (one to one) £400.00
+ VAT
* ICC
Certificate cost payable to RYA
Intermediate Powerboat course
Covers the practical use of pilotage and passage
planning by day on coastal waters,
using both traditional and electronic navigational
techniques
:
Assumed Knowledge: Minimum age 16.
Candidates should be competent
To
the standard of National Powerboat Certificate
Level 2 with the coastal endorsement.
Course Content: A progression
from level 2, introducing pilotage,
Navigation and boat handling techniques for planning
Boats on coastal waters by day
Ability after course: Able to plan
and execute short coastal passages by day.
Minimum Duration: 2 days
Course cost: £275.00
+ VAT Per person
Course cost: (on to one) £475.00
+ VAT
Powerboat Advanced course
Course for leisure
and professional boaters wanting to undertake more adventurous trips in small
powerboats.
Assumed
Knowledge: Minimum age 17. Candidates should be competent to
The standard of the National
Powerboat Certificate
Level 2 (coastal) with a
knowledge of navigation and
Chart work to the level of Day
Skipper Shore based
Certificate.
Course Content.
Includes pilotage, navigation and boat handling
Techniques for planning boats on
coastal waters by day
And night.
Ability after
course: Able to plan and execute coastal trips including
return
To familiar port by night.
Minimum Duration:
2 Days including at least one night navigation exercise
Course
cost: £350.00
+ VAT per person (min 2 persons)
Motor cruising Courses
Helmsman Practical Course
This two-day
course covers basic boat handling, engine checks and safety. It is ideal for the
new owner who is conscious of the difficulty and potential hazards of boat
handling in the marina.
Suggested minimum
pre-course
experience: Some practical experience desirable.
Assumed Knowledge:
None
Course Content :
Safety, helmsmanship, boat handling and introduction to engine maintenance.
Ability After Course :
Competent to handle motor cruiser of specific type in sheltered waters.
Minimum Duration : 2 days.
Course Cost £250.00
+ VAT per
person (own boat)
Course
cost (one to one) £400.00 +
VAT (own boat)
Day Skipper Practical Motor Cruising
Course (Tidal)
The practical course gives you a chance to take
charge on short passages under
instruction with plenty of advice and help from the
instructor. Designed for tidal
waters.
Suggested minimum
pre-course experience : 2 days
on a motor cruiser
Assumed Knowledge : Basic
navigation and helmsmanship.
Course Content :
Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation.
.
Ability After Course : Can
skipper a motor cruiser in familiar waters by day.
Minimum Duration : 4 days
or 2 weekends
Course
cost Please contact us for further information
Coastal Skipper Practical Motor Cruising
Course (Tidal)
The more ambitious
motor cruising skipper can improve his or her skills on a Coastal Skipper
Course. The course consists of skippered passages by each of the trainees in a
whole variety of situations. Designed for Tidal Waters.
Suggested minimum
pre-course
experience : 15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, 8 night
hours
Assumed Knowledge
: Navigation to Coastal Skipper shore based standard.
Boat handling to Day Skipper Practical standard.
Course Content :
Skipper a motor cruiser on coastal passages by day and
night
Ability After Course : Skipper
a motor cruiser on coastal passages by day and night
Minimum Duration : 5 days
Course Cost.
Please contact us for further information
Theory
courses
VHF/SRC radio Course
A one-day course
for the Short Range Certificate (SRC) covers all the radio procedures.
Suggested minimum
Pre-course
experience: None
Assumed
Knowledge: None
Course
Content: Use of Marine radio, in GMDSS,
routine, distress
And emergency procedures
Ability after
course: Can use a Marine VHF radio.
Course
duration: 1 Day
Course
cost: £95.00*
+ VAT - plus licence fee per person
*LICENCE
COST: £20.00 (to the RYA
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