Powerboat Courses

RYA Powerboat Courses
National Powerboat Certificate Level

(Combined course with Level 1)

 

This course is designed to equip you with all the basic skills and background knowledge to become a competent powerboat driver. No previous experience is needed for this course. This award also forms the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. You’ll learn how to launch and recover from a road trailer, high and low speed manoeuvres and seamanship skills such as man-overboard recovery, anchoring and the emergency stop. Shore-based sessions will include instruction in engine maintenance, practical use of charts and compasses, weather interpretation and legal requirements. A maximum of 3 participants per course

 

Course dates for 2010: 13th & 14th March, 9th & 10th October

Cost:  1:1 £500.00     2:1  £250.00 each    3:1  £200.00 each

 

Additional courses can be booked upon request.

 

RYA Safety Boat
For sailing clubs and teaching establishments, this course is designed to introduce the techniques used in powerboats to provide safety cover or assisting with race management.

During the 2 days, sessions covering boat handling techniques will be combined with practical instruction in recovering and towing capsized dinghies and cats, windsurfers and disabled powerboats. Shore-based sessions will include the suitability of craft, safety, communications systems and rescuing other water-users.

Pre-course experience: you must already hold the National Powerboat Certificate       (Level 2)

Course dates for 2010: 13th & 14th March, 9th & 10th October

Cost: £200.00 per person - a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 participants

 

Additional courses can be booked upon request.

 

Please check with the BCU or RYA regarding minimum age.

For booking forms and other information, please visit the downloads section. All courses are subject to sufficient numbers and suitable weather conditions and are

non-residential.  Non-refundable deposits are required at time of booking and the full amount is payable before the start of the course.

 

Outdoor activities are potentially dangerous activities, all participants must be aware of the risk. 

 

Bear Creek Adventure Ltd is under no liability whatsoever in respect of loss/damage to property, injury or death.