RYA Powerboat Level 1

Aims:

The first in the RYA Powerboat training scheme, this one-day course offers a taster and introduction to the sport of powerboating. It is suitable for complete beginners.

Course Duration:

The Powerboat Level 1 is a short one day course, run from 0930 to 1700 hrs. We run this popular course most weekends and some weekdays.

Pre Requisites:

There are no pre-requisites for this course, although a minimum age of 8 years applies. Complete powerboating beginners will find this course a useful introduction to the sport.

Course Content:

Your Instructor will start by showing you the basics of boat handling and ensure that you spend several hours on the wheel as well as crewing for the other students.

For those who want a bit more speed, there will be an opportunity for some high speed handling in the afternoon. The student to instructor ratio will not exceed 3 to 1. Students will receive the RYA Powerboat Level 1 Certificate, but for those who want to take up powerboating or require a licence for insurance purposes, we strongly recommend the full two day combined RYA Level 1 & 2 Powerboat Course instead.

What's Included:

• Instruction
• Use of a powerboat and fuel
• Loan of a life jacket
• RYA Level 1 Powerboat Certificate
• Free Parking

What's Not Included:

• Wet weather gear  (can be hired for £5 a day)
• Lunch (available to buy locally)

Recommended Pre-Course Reading and Useful Books:

Booking:

As a flexible course, there are many ways to book:

You can book as an individual on to either a standard or youth course, as appropriate.

Alternatively, you can book as a whole family or group (up to 3 students per boat).

Dates & Booking

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