Powerboat Level 1&2
Aim: To provide a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats.
The course may be conducted in a variety of boat types, both planing and displacement, and the certificate issued will be endorsed to show the type(s) of boat in which the training took place.
The ratio of students to instructors should not exceed 3:1.
Duration: 1 day & 2 days
Minimum age: 8 level 1
Minimum age: 12 level 2
All successful students will receive the relevant certificate, which will be endorsed - The holder should only use powered craft under the supervision of a responsible adult.
Intermediate
We run the Intermediate Course to order, whenever YOU want to do it. No minimum Numbers
Aim: To teach powerboating up to the standard required to complete a short coastal passage by day. The ratio of students to instructors should not exceed 6:1 (using two boats).
Assumed knowledge: Candidates should be competent to the standard of National Powerboat Certificate Level 2 with coastal endorsement.
The course will be conducted on a planing boat.
It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a first aid certificate and a VHF operator's certificate.
Duration: 2 days
Minimum age: 16
Advanced
We Run The Advanced Course to order, whenever YOU want to do it. No minimum Numbers.
Aim: To teach boat handling, seamanship, pilotage and navigation up to the standards required to drive a planing powerboat safely by day and night in tidal coastal waters with which the candidate may be familiar. The ratio of students to instructors should not exceed 6:1 (using two boats). The course will be conducted on a planing powerboat with lights conforming to the IRPCS. Students must wear a minimum 150 Newton lifejacket with a DoT approved light for the night exercise.
Assumed knowledge:
Candidates should be competent to the standard of the Intermediate Powerboat Certificate with a thorough knowledge of navigation and chartwork to the level of the Day Skipper Shorebased certificate.
You are required to hold a first aid certificate and a VHF operator's certificate.
Duration: 2 days
Minimum age: 17