Our Powerboat & Dinghy courses are provided in conjunction with Great Moor Sailing Club
RYA Power Boat
Introduction to boating techniques for launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer everyday boat handling and the use of safety equipment.
| Course type: |
POWERBOAT Level 1 |
| Suggested minimum pre-course experience: |
None |
| Assumed knowledge: |
None. Minimum age 8. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed certifcate. |
| Course content: |
Launching and preparing the boat, basic boat handling and returning to shore. Background theory. |
| Ability after course: |
Able to drive under supervision |
| Minimum duration: |
One day |
Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.
| Course type: |
POWERBOAT Level 2 |
| Suggested minimum pre-course experience: |
None. May be preceded by Level 1 |
| Assumed knowledge: |
None. Minimum age 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed certifcate. |
| Course content: |
All you need to know for self-sufficient poweboating 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 powerboat in the right conditions: aware of own limitations and those of craft. |
| Minimum duration: |
Two days or a direct assessment |
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.
| Course type: |
POWERBOAT - Safetyboat |
| Suggested minimum pre-course experience: |
RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to the course. |
| Assumed knowledge: |
Minimum age 16. Basic understanding of sailing boats. |
| Course content: |
Boat handling, rescue techniques for sailing dinghies, windsurfers and canoes, and tows. |
| Ability after course: |
Able to provide safety cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing. |
| Minimum duration: |
Two days. |
RYA Sailing
Introduction to the sport of sailing. Covers all you need to know to get afloat under supervision.
| Course type: |
DINGHY Level 1 |
| Suggested minimum pre-course experience: |
None. |
| Assumed knowledge: |
None. |
| Course content: |
How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovery. |
| Ability after course: |
Able to sail in light winds under supervision. |
| Minimum duration: |
2 days minimum. |
This course sets out the foundations of sailing for you. By the end of it you'll be a competent light wind sailor.
| Course type: |
DINGHY Level 2 |
| Suggested minimum pre-course experience: |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Knowledge to Level 1 standard |
| Course content: |
Often combined with Level 1 into a 4 or 5 day course. Rigging, launching, sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety background |
| Ability after course: |
Able to sail and make decisions in good conditions |
| Minimum duration: |
2 days minimum |
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