RYA Power Boat Course

RYA National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2)

An intensive two day course.

A largely practical course for boat handling and seamanship in powerboats.

Your boat or ours.

Duration: 2 days

Age: Minimum 12 yrs

The majority of this course is practical and afloat but there will be a need for some theory to be done ashore. The remainder of the theory work will be carried out through the course whilst on the water.

Course Details

• Launch and recovery (Trailers, ramps, slipways, preparations, problems etc).
• Boat handling under way (this constitutes the majority of the course).
• Slow manoeuvres (securing to a buoy, coming alongside in various conditions/circumstances, anchoring (including various types), dealing with disabled craft - both your own craft and others, trim, loading, propeller angles etc).
• High speed manoeuvres (planing, steering controls, S turns, U turns, power trim, emergency stop, man overboard).
• Different types of craft, engines and drives, ancillary and safety equipment, dealing with potential emergencies.

Theory work:

• buoyage systems
• basic understanding of charts and compass
• basic understanding of tides and tidal streams.

The course may vary depending on your proved experience, we will adapt it to suit.

You will be required to wear a lifejacket at all times while afloat. We can provide these and waterproofs if required.

Cost £225 per person max 3 students.

Fast track one to one tuition £395.00.

Price includes VAT, Fuel, waterproofs if required and a RYA Powerboat Hand book.

Next courses

2-3rd July

16-17th July

23-24th July

 

Two people or more call us for a date to suit you.

We can collect you from Lymington each day.

Contact us on 01983 741484 / 07796231316 or send an Enquiry for more information.

FIRST CONTACT SEA SCHOOL
Yarmouth - Isle of Wight
Phone: 01983 741484
Email: first-contact@boat-charters.uk.com