RYA TRAINING

Aim:

To Provide a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboating

Duration:

One day

Instructor to student ratio:

1:3

Times:

The start time is 09:30 with an anticipated finish at around 17:00

Course Information

Level 1 is a practical course with a small amount of classroom work.

At the end of the course you may wish to purchase either The RYA Powerboat logbook, or the Powerboat Practical Course Notes. Both will be available from your instructor.

The course will be conducted in our 7.5m Cobra RIB with a Mercury 150hp Optimax.

What to bring with you on the course

Lifejackets and waterproofs are provided.

• Warm clothing.
• Suitable footwear for being on board a high speed craft such as deck shoes, sailing boots (not gardening wellies please) or old trainers.
• If you wish to use your own foul weather gear, please bring it. You may also bring your own lifejacket but it must conform to EN 396, be in good condition and have a minimum buoyancy of 150 newtons.
• A change of clothing. In case of emergency.

Lunch Arrangements

Lunch arrangements are usually made on the morning of the course as a group decision.

The options are:

• In our canteen (Mon to Fri).
• In the clubhouse at the marina.
• In the Ship & Trades pub next to the marina.
• On board the boat (sandwiches and snacks obtainable from the Co-op at the marina).
• Bring your own packed lunch.

How to book

We have courses running every week, all year round.

Due to our tailor made service we do not publish a program.

Please contact us to join on to one of our next courses with space available or arrange dates to suit your circumstances any day of the week.

For further information please email us at:
info@boattraining.co.uk or call us on 01634 710947

Download Booking Form

Booking Form

Please note all booking forms must be completed and sent in the post with your course fee to confirm your place.

If you require accomodation we recommend
Val Morris
The White Cottage
01634 719988