Ferry Meadows Watersports Centre

Nene Park, Peterborough

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Assumed knowledge

Basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers. RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to this course

Minimum duration

2 days  

Minimum age

16  

Course content

 

Preparation, boat handling, dinghy rescue, windsurfer rescue, kayak or canoe rescue (can be covered as theory), towing, end-of-day procedures, safety, suitability of craft, local factors, communication, rescuing other water users

 

Ability after the course

Able to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing

RYA Powerboat Level 2* £178.50 per person inc VAT

 

This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.

RYA powerboat courses are primarily for those using small powered craft such as RIBs, dories and sportsboats that don't generally undertake long or offshore passages.

 

We normally operate on a ratio of up to 3 Students to 1 Instructor but 1 to 1 tuition can be arranged. Please note that 1 to 1 tuition will be charged at a higher rate.

RYA Safety Boat Course* £178.50 per person inc VAT

 

This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities.

 

We normally operate on a ratio of up to 3 Students to 1 Instructor but 1 to 1 tuition can be arranged.

Pre-course experience

None. May be preceded by Level 1

Assumed Knowledge

None

Course content

All you need to know for self-sufficient powerboating at a basic level. Course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat

Ability after course

Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of craft

Minimum duration

2 day course or a shorter direct assessment for experienced drivers (half to one day).

Minimum age

For the Level 2 course the minimum age is 12, but a commercial endorsement cannot be obtained until the age of 17

*WE DON’T HAVE SET DATES FOR THESE COURSES, WE RUN THEM WHEN NEEDED SO GET IN TOUCH AND WE CAN ARRANGE A DATE TO SUIT.

RYA Powerboat Handbook £14.99

 

£14.99

 

RYA Safety Boat Handbook with DVD £8.99