Personal Watercraft
PWCs (Jet Skis) can be single-seater machines or can take two or three people. They are fast and exciting, but need to be handled with care. Whether you just want to have a go on holiday or buy your own machine, our course will teach you how to get the best from it.
The Personal Watercraft course is designed for first time and experienced riders alike. Increasingly an RYA certificate is required for launching in UK harbours and is also needed if you want to use your jet ski abroad. All new jet skis are sold with a voucher towards the cost of this course and, once passed, you are issued with a certificate of proficiency. Most courses take place over one day and can be taken either on a centre’s craft or your own. The course teaches you how to use your PW safely, responsibly and with confidence, ensuring that you get the best out of your craft. It covers high and low speed riding skills, essential safety information, collision avoidance and orientation at sea.
PWC Proficiency Course
| Suggested Minimum Pre-course Experience: | None |
| Assumed Knowledge: | None. Minimum age 12. Candidates under the age of 17 will be issued an endorsed certifcate to show that they must use PWCs only under the supervision of a responsible adult. |
| Course Content: | Launching, handling and recovery skills. Passage planning and decision making. |
| Ability After Course: | Self-sufficient in good conditions, aware of limitations of self and craft. |
| Minimum Duration: | 1 Day |
Courses run most weekends. Please call Des on 07557 474160 for latest course dates.
