Course Syllabus
- How to set up a boat ready to go to sea
- Basic engine checks
- Launch and recovery of a boat (if you want to use your own boat and trailer for this please let us know)
- What safety gear you should have and how to wear or use it
- Methods on how to start/stop a boat
- How to work with and against the elements during slow boat manoeuvres
- Different techniques of coming alongside and leaving a berth
- Slow speed drills
- Ropes and knots
- Knowledge of how to tow a boat (salvage)
- Local regulations and where to find them
- How to avoid an accident at sea using the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea - IRPCS
- Understanding the weather
- Chart work and basic navigation including GPS and covering the buoyage system IALA
- High speed manoeuvres
- Anchoring and mooring
Instructors
You will be taught by highly experienced RYA Powerboat Instructors
Requirements
Assumed Knowledge: None. Course may be proceeded by Level 1 Start Powerboating
Minimum Age: 12 years old. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate
Minimum Duration: 2 Days - Normally 9am to 5pm
Ability After the Course: Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of craft
Price & what's included
£210 per person
- 2 day course cost
- RYA Powerboat Logbook (G20)
Course will run with a minimum of 2 persons
Location
Llyn Clywedog -
Meeting at 9am both days
Clywedog Sailing Club
Near Llanidloes
Powys
Course Dates for 2020
Cancelled due to Covid19 - please check back soon
Book On
To book on any of our courses please email:
info@breninadventures.co.uk
