Powerboat Courses

Powerboat refresher days

Aimed at club members who’s boat handling may be a bit rusty. The day will look at refreshing boat handling skills and also update students on the latest best practice for safety boat drivers.

Dates - 24 February, 15 March, 22 March, 19 April

Cost – free to club members

RYA Level 1

A basic introduction to the theory and practice of safe seamanship in a small powered craft. The course will provide an introduction to boat handling skills with plenty of time afloat in addition to essential theory ashore. This course available for anyone aged 8 and upwards.

Dates - 21 March, 5 May, 1 August, 27 October

Cost - £80

RYA National Powerboat Certificate Level 2

The National Powerboat Certificate gives a thorough introduction to boat handling skills. Using planning boats, the course includes launching and recovery, maintenance, trip planning, emergency procedures as well as the essential boat handling skills necessary to drive this type of craft in a recreational or training capacity. A fairly intensive but enjoyable two day course. This course available for anyone aged 12 and upwards.

Dates - 23/24 March, 3/ 4 May, 19/20 July, 16/17 August, 25/26 October

Cost - £165 (reduced to £80 for members willing to carry out 2 rescue duties per year for 2 years)

Direct assessment for this certificate is also available. Please contact the Training Centre Manager for more details.

RYA National Powerboat Certificate Level 2 Coastal Conversion

For those who have an inland Level 2 certificate this course covers the theoretical side of coastal powerboating such as tides, charts, and passage planning and then puts it onto practice with a coastal trip. A fun and informative day out on Southampton Water and the Solent visiting places such as Cowes and Hamble.

Dates - 8 June, 16 November

Cost - £130

RYA Safety Boat Certificate

Following the RYA syllabus this course includes simulated rescue situations, various rescue and recovery techniques for dealing with dinghies, windsurfers, canoes and kayaks as well as course laying and different ways of conducting searches.

Dates - 29/30 March, 21/22 June, 27/28 September, 1/2 November

Cost - £165 (or free for members willing to carry out a further 2 rescue duties per year for 2 years)

Powerboat Instructor

A three day course for those wishing to instruct on RYA Powerboat Courses. The course lasts three days and is usually run by two RYA Powerboat Trainers. The emphasis is on how to teach the relevant skills and debrief students. Successful candidates are then qualified to teach Level 1 and 2 courses at RYA Powerboat Schools. Powerboat instructors who also hold the Safety boat award are also qualified to teach the Safety boat course.

Date - 23 – 25 August

Cost - £180

If you would like more information about any of the courses or are looking for something slightly different please contact the Training Centre Manager on 07914 249877 or 01425 483692 or email training(at)spinnakerclub.co.uk