This is the RYA powerboat scheme. We offer a combined level 1 & 2 course and the Safety Boat course at Weir Wood. Only coastal centres offer the Intermediate and Advanced courses. If you have any questions, please contact us below:
Contacts: Powerboat Training
| Position | Name | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Powerboat Instructor |
Richard Haw | Send A Message |
Powerboat Basic Skills (Level 1 & Level 2)
| Pre-course experience | None |
| Assumed knowledge | None. Minimum age 14 |
| 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 in the right conditions: aware of own limitations and those of craft |
| Duration | 2 days |
Safety Boat Course
| Pre-course experience | Competent to Powerboat Level 2 |
| Assumed knowledge | Basic knowledge of sailing boats. Minimum age 16 |
| Course content | Boat handling, rescue techniques for sailing dinghies, windsurfers and canoes, and tows. Rescuing people from the water |
| Ability after course | Able to provide safety cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing |
| Duration | 2 days |