RYA Level 1 Start Powerboating

An introduction to boating techniques

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RYA Powerboat Level 1

Powerboat Training – Introduction to Powerboating

Aim: To Provide a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboating.
Duration: One day
Instructor to student ratio: 1:3
Times: The start time is 09:30 with an anticipated finish at around 17:00
Age Requirement: Age 8+
All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
Ages 12+ we recommend Level 2 course.

Please contact our office to discuss course options for ages under 12 years.

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Course content

Launch and recovery, preparation of boat and crew, boat handling, picking up and securing to a buoy, leaving and coming alongside, being towed.

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Ability after the course

Able to drive a powerboat under supervision.

Course Information

The course will be conducted in our 7.5m Humber RIB with a Yamaha 200 4 stroke

RYA Level 1 Start Powerboating is a practical course with a small amount of classroom work.

What to bring with you on the course

Lifejackets and waterproofs are provided.

Warm clothing. Suitable footwear for being on board a high speed craft such as deck shoes, sailing boots (not gardening wellies please or old trainers).

If you wish to use your own foul weather gear, please bring it.

A change of clothing, in case of emergency.

Enquiry and Booking Procedure

We have courses running every week, all year round

Complete the simple form to enquire about a course or request a specific booking. We will reply promptly with the detail you need.

If you request a specific booking we will make the reservation and our booking system will send you an email, with a link to follow, to complete the process easily online. You’ll be asked to create or update your profile, confirm acceptance of terms and conditions and then make a payment online.

When you complete the payment you’ll receive an email with confirmation and joining instructions for the course.

Prefer to enquire, book and pay over the phone? That’s fine too.

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