Penketh, Warrington

RYA Powerboat Level One Course

Duration 1 Day

Likely participants: This course particularly suits those keen for a basic introduction to powerboating. Those considering buying a boat can get a good idea about boating by attending and partners of boaters can use the course to acquire the skills necessary to handle a craft in an emergency if their partner is incapacitated. Those with their own boat, or acquiring one, should take the Level 2 course (which covers things in far more depth) - achieving Level 1 is NOT a prerequisite before attending Level 2 so Level 1 can be bypassed if required.

Course Description

The RYA Level One course acts as a good introduction to the world of powerboating. Run over one day the course’s aim is to: "provide a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats." Your instructor will cover the following topics with you during your day with him/her:

Launch & Recovery
Preparation of Boat
Boat Handling
Picking Up And Securing to a mooring buoy
Leaving and coming alongside
Being Towed

The shorebased element of the day will cover: Personal buoyancy; insurance; loading and how this effects handling & performance, balance & trim; crew members; awareness of other water users; application of the collision regulations (IRPCS); local bylaws; accepting a tow and rope work. Pre course requirements:

No prior boating experience is necessary.

Call in any Wednesday evening around 9 or Sunday afternoon