Powerboat Level 1 & 2: Any weekday Tues/Wed throughout the Winter
£175.00
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Introduction to boating techniques for launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer, everyday boat handling and the use of safety equipment.
Course type: | POWERBOAT Level 1 |
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Suggested minimum pre-course experience: | None |
Assumed knowledge: | None. Minimum age 8. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed certifcate. |
Course content: | Launching and preparing the boat, basic boat handling and returning to shore. Background theory. |
Ability after course: | Able to drive under supervision |
Minimum duration: | One day |
Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.
Course type: | POWERBOAT Level 2 |
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Suggested minimum pre-course experience: | None. May be preceded by Level 1 |
Assumed knowledge: | None. Minimum age 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed certifcate. |
Course content: | All you need to know for self-sufficient poweboating 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 and those of craft. |
Minimum duration: | Two days or a direct assessment |
This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies windsurfers or canoes or for racing or training activities.