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Youth - RYA Powerboat Level 2 - 2 days
Key Information
Duration
2 days
Running Times
09.15 - 17.00
Awarded Certificates
RYA Powerboat level 2
Minimum standard
None
Minimum Age
12 yrs
RYA Youth Powerboat Level 2: Close quarters boat handling, planing speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations
This two-day entry level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed and collision regulations. The course can be taken at an inland or a coastal location.
During the two days we aim to cover the following;
This practical introduction to powerboating will provide you with the basic skills necessary to operate a powerboat safely and confidently in coastal waters. You will begin by developing your low speed close quarter boat handling skills before being introduced to driving at planing speed. You will also cover basic engine maintenance, chart work, collision regulations, tides and weather
Key learning points:
Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard
Please ensure that you bring a passport photo along with you when you attend the course so that you can be issued with your certificate on completion
Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard
Please ensure that you bring a passport photo along with you when you attend the course so that you can be issued with your certificate on completion
Plas Menai will provide all necessary personal protective clothing including waterproofs, buoyancy aids and helmets.
Please bring with you;
- Suitable warm clothing to wear (under our free to use waterproofs)
- Hat, gloves, sun screen
- Wellies / shoes - that may get wet
- 50p for locker