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Powerboat - RYA Safety Boat Course

2 day course | ages 16+ | £260

Powerboat - RYA Safety Boat Course

This course will introduce you to the techniques required to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing and windsurfing.

Other topics will include towing, communication and rescuing other water users. The course will use both console steer and tiller steer boats commonly found at sailing clubs and training centres. 

Requirements:
- RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling certificate
- First Aid qualification strongly recommended – We offer ITC First Aid course
- Minimum age 16

Additional Information:
- Course runs 0900 - 1630 both days
- Lunch is not provided. Please bring your own packed lunch or grab a bite to eat at our cafe.
- Parking Included
- Find further information about the courses in the RYA brochure here
- Layers and warm clothing highly recommended as out on the water most of the day, we can provide waterproofs.
- Powerboat Scheme Syllabus and Logbook is an optional add-on for the course - It details the structure and content of all courses from beginner to advance within the RYA Powerboat Scheme. There is also a logbook section which enables you to keep a record of your personal powerboating achievements plus information relating to all relevant shorebased courses.
- Safety Boat Handbook is an optional add-on for the course - The RYA Safety Boat Handbook aims to provide up to date advice to anyone providing Safety Boat back up. It outlines all the practical techniques, expert advice and tips needed by Safety Boat crew. Some of the content includes Safety Boat checklist, Recovering people from the water, The crew and equipment, First aid, plus many other aspects.
- If the book add-ons don't appear in your basket please continue with the booking and reply to the confirmation email, and we will be able to help you add them to your booking.
- B&B options subject to availability, email calshot.bkgs@hants.gov.uk for more information.

Looking for something more personalised or advanced? Please get in touch by email calshot.ac@hants.gov.uk to discuss your requirements.
Interested in becoming an Instructor? Why not look at our Instructor Courses

If you can’t see any availability, email us at calshot.bkgs@hants.gov.uk to see when this activity will next be available to book or to register your interest with us.