RYA Powerboat Level 1
The RYA Powerboat Level 1 course is a comprehensive introduction to powerboating for beginners. Designed by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), this course covers all the basics of boat handling and safety, including launching, docking, steering, and basic navigation. The course also covers safety procedures and emergency situations, helping participants develop the knowledge and skills needed to operate a powerboat safely and confidently. By the end of the course, participants will be able to handle a powerboat in sheltered waters, and will be ready to progress to more advanced levels of powerboat training.
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Assumed Knowledge
This course is ideal for beginners and requires no prior learning.
Syllabus
The course will be taught with a ratio of 3 students to 1 instructor and covers the following:
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Boat preparation and safety equipment
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Launching and recovery
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Slow speed boat handling and maneuvering
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Basic navigation and pilotage
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Rules of the road and basic collision avoidance
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Securing to a buoy and anchoring
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Awareness of other water users
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Essential safety information
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Introduction to planing speed
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Engine checks and maintenance
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Emergency procedures and contingency planning
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Basic knots and rope work.
Age
8+
Duration
9:30am - 4:30pm
We will be aiming for RYA Powerboat Level 1 certificate.
