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RYA Powerboat L1 & 2

The club offer RYA Level 1&2 Powerboat courses based upon demand. Courses are normally held over one weekend with a theory session on Friday evening. Additionally courses can be organise mid- week subject to arrangement. Each course requires a minimum of 3 candidates and a maximum of 6.

Successful candidates will be awarded the RYA Level 2 Powerboat certificate. For members this will enable them to drive the club's safety boats. The course is open to club and non- club members who will need to enrol as temporary members.

Because our instructors give their time for free, we can offer this course to members at a lower price than commercial training schools. If a club member completes this course and then undertakes five safety boat duties they can reclaim a % of the course fee.

Minimum age for Level 1 is 8 years and for Level 2 12 years.

For fees please refer to courses and fees 2024

Typical Course Content

Theory session

Expectations
Theory Navigation and passage planning / Wind and Tide / Buoyage / Weather / Personal Buoyancy and Clothing / Knots / Types of Craft / Anchors / Flares.
Collision Regulations COLREG's
Emergency procedures
Communication VHF radio
Safety and First Aid
Coachingstyle
Key tips Do's and Dont's

Day 1