RYA Power Boat Level 1, Level 2 & Safety Boat

These courses provide the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and are the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. Courses can be on our RIB from Burnham Yacht Harbour or on your own boat from your base.

Powerboat Level 1 - An introduction to powerboating

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:	1 Day

Powerboat Level 2

Suggested Minimum Pre-course Experience:	None. There is no requirement to take the level 1 course first.
Assumed Knowledge:	None. Minimum age 12.
Course Content:	All you need to know for self-sufficient powerboating 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 driver in the right conditions. Aware of own limitations and those of craft.
Minimum Duration:	2 Days

Safety Boat
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.

Suggested Minimum Pre-course Experience:	RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to the course.
Assumed Knowledge:	Minimum age 16. Basic understanding of sailing boats.
Course Content:	Boat handling, rescue techniques for sailing dinghies, windsurfers and canoes, and tows.
Ability After Course:	Able to provide safety cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing.
Minimum Duration:	2 Days

Bring wet weather gear and a packed lunch.

Courses run most weekends. Please call Des on 07557 474160 for latest course dates.