RYA powerboat level 1

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The RYA Level 1 Powerboat course is a practical introduction to boat handling skills.  Topics covered include:

• preparation
  • launching and recovery
  • safety equipment
  • pre-start checks
  • personal buoyancy
• boat handling and manoeuvres
  • starting and stopping
  • use of kill cord
  • steering controls
  • securing to a buoy
  • leaving and coming alongside
  • being towed
• theory and background
  • IRPCS
  • ropework
  • awareness of other water users

This is a one day course which emphasises practical "on water" skills using our 7m RIB  The cost of the course is £130 and the minimum age for the course is 8, however drivers under 16 years of age will have their certificates endorsed  to state they can use boats under the supervision of an adult.

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