The RYA National Powerboat Scheme exists to meet the needs of those who use small, open powerboats for sports, whether for their own sake or in connection with another activity such as sailing, sub-aqua, canoeing or water skiing. The scheme is applicable to sportsboats, RIBs, dories, launches and other boats that do not provide accommodation or cooking facilities. Please note that the powerboat scheme is aimed at training adults. If you are under 16, please refer to the youth courses page or contact the centre to discuss attending a course.
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Level 1 - Intro to Powerboating £150.00 (3x2 hours, £50 per session)
This introductory course gives people a chance to taste the excitement of powerboating without having to commit to a full training course. During these sessions you will practice some high speed driving as well as slow speed manoeuvring.
Course pre-requisites - No experience needed. |
Level 2 - National Powerboat Certificate £185.00 (2 days)
The level 2 powerboat course is designed to give people the ability to use powered craft at high and low speeds. The course covers the use of a variety of powerboats to give students a broad knowledge. This is the minimum qualification recommended for people driving powerboats unsupervised.
Course pre-requisites - No experience is necessary. |
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Safety Boat £185.00 (2 days)
The safety boat course enables students to gain experience in various methods of assisting sailors, windsurfers, canoes and other watercraft. The course also works on some extra techniques to help use powerboats to their potential using ‘scenario situations'. This course is essential for people wanting to help with safety cover at training centres, sailing clubs, or people wanting to be an instructor.
Course pre-requisites - You must hold a powerboat level 2 certificate, and have at least 40 hours logged experience using a variety of
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Powerboat Refresher £50.00 (2 hours)
Refresher sessions enable people to keep their powerboat skills up to date. It is also an excellent way of gaining vital hours experience and practice in powerboats, but still with the comfort of a qualified instructor to guide you. You can cover any aspect of the powerboat scheme during these sessions.
Pre-requisites - You must hold a powerboat level 2 certificate. |
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International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
If you need to gain an ICC the centre can test for both inland and coastal ICC certificates.
Please refer to the shorebased courses for details or contact the centre for further information. |
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