POWERBOATING

(Level 1 & 2 - 2 days)

No previous experience necessary.

We will introduce you to basic boat handling and safety,

progessing to more advanced manoeuvres and

seamanship skills.  The 2 day course is spent almost

entirely on the water with practical exercises backed by

relevant theory sessions.  The syllabus includes boat

handling in confined spaces, picking up moorings,

anchoring, coming alongside, as well as high speed

manoeuvres involving emergency stops and man over

board.

The course teaches you how to be a courteous driver

(always appreciated by other water users) and

ultimately the skilful manoeuvres required for safe boat

handling.

SAFETY BOAT

Pre-requisite – Level 2 powerboat certificate

This 2 day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort, safety boat or coach boat for

a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes and for race or training activities.  During the course a

variety of predicaments are engineered to give you the confidence to be a competent safety boat

helmsman. Towing techniques and rescue cover for sailing regattas and proper righting techniques

for catamarans, will ensure you have the appropriate knowledge should it be  required.  This course

has not to be missed if you have any level of involvement or responsibility within sailing clubs or other

waterbased activities.