Course: RYA Powerboat Level One Course
Duration: 1 day
Min age: 8 yrs
This training course is for those keen for a basic introduction to powerboating and those considering buying their first boat. Additionally partners of boaters can use the training course to acquire the skills necessary to handle a craft in an emergency. This course provides you with the basics in powerboat handling and safety. The RYA Powerboat Level 1 Training Course syllabus is also an appropriate entry-level course for introducing children to powerboating and is ideal if your children use a tender or dinghy around the marina. We aim to teach 95% of this course on the water.
Training Course Content:
- Launch and recovery
- Preparation of boat
- Powerboat Handling
- Picking up and securing to a mooring buoy
- Leaving and coming alongside
- Being towed
Course fees:
£135per person / £195 with 1:1 tuition / £250 for 3 students / £235 on your own boat (up to 3 people) Prices include, RYA Powerboat Logbook, Certificate (on completion), All Fuel (except own boat courses),
For those who already own their own boat, considering buying or those wishing to develop their boat handling skills should consider the Powerboat Level 2 training course which covers all the topics in far more detail.
During the summer months a surcharge may apply for the use of Arvor 230 for weekend training POA