This is the RYA powerboat scheme.  We offer a combined level 1 & 2 course and the Safety Boat course at Weir Wood. If you have any questions, please contact us below:

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