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Minimum age: 8 Years. Under 16's Issued With Endorsed Certificate.

This is a fun 1-day introduction to power-boating handling and safety.  Low speed, high speed and crew-considerations will be covered and much more - a real "hands-on" basic introduction.  Conducted from 9am-5pm on a planing powerboat, this experience includes all safety equipment, light lunch & refreshments and RYA Certificate. 

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Minimum age: 16

The most popular powerboat course - no prior experience or Level 1 is needed. This 2-Day RYA Course is an internationally recognised qualification and can be used to hire powerboats up to 10 metres worldwide, is accepted by insurance companies for boat owners and can be Commercially Endorsed to legally take up to 12 passengers to sea. There is no exam and is designed as an enjoyable 2 days. 

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Minimum age: 16

This course is for those carrying passengers to and from a mothership by day and night, and includes working with crew, passengers and short-handed operations.   Designed in conjunction with the Professional Yachting Association, and like the Level 2, this is a Photo-I.D. licence-card certificate accepted internationally. 

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Minimum age: 16

For already experienced powerboaters with the equivalent of at least one full seasons powerboat handling experience, this Direct Assessment allows the holder to be awarded the full RYA PowerBoat Level 2 (Coastal/Tidal/Planing) National PowerBoat Certificate Photo-ID certificate, without attending the normal 2-day continual-assessment course route. It normally takes between 3-8 hours, with 1-3 persons. 

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Minimum age: 16 Years.

This 2-day course covers the practical use of pilotage and passage-planning by day on coastal waters using both traditional and electronic techniques. More advanced boat handling will also be covered. Candidates will be competent to National PowerBoat Level 2 (Coastal/Tidal) and it is strongly recommended that candidates hold a valid First Aid Certificate and VHF Radio Licence. 

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Minimum age: 17 Years.

A 2-Day RYA Course For leisure or professional powerboaters wanting to undertake more adventurous trips - including navigation by day and night, taking into account weather and crew factors and other skippering techniques.   More challenging passages and weather conditions should be experienced. Ability to Intermediate PowerBoat Level and Day Skipper Shorebased Navigation is strongly advised. 

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Minimum age: 17 Years.

The RYA/MCA Advanced PowerBoat Certificate of Competence Exam is the ultimate goal of many - not least because of the lucrative and abundant employment it opens doors to - being able to operate powerboats up to 24 metres with 12 passengers + crew, up to 20 miles from a safe haven - day or night. The 2-Day courses + Exams run throughout the year.