RYA Powerboat Level One Course

This one-day certified course has been designed as an interactive fun day for children from 8 years old, but also great for adults wanting an introduction to powerboating. Most of the day is spent on the water teaching safety and boat handling a RIB. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Why should you take this course?

• Give your children confidence on the water
• A great course for adults wanting an introduction to powerboating
• Learn more about water safety

What will you learn?

During the one-day course you will learn:

• Launch & recovery
• Boat handling
• Preparation of boat and crew
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Picking up and securing to a mooring buoy
• Being towed

Course requirements & outcomes

This course is designed for beginners and children aged 8 or over, no assumed knowledge.

After the course you will be able to drive under supervision.

Additional information

There will be a maximum of 3 students per vessel on this course. This is designed to give you as much time as possible driving the boat and personalised course experience.