This two-day entry-level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat. It focuses on low-speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.
Course Aims
Provide skills on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, introduction to driving at planing speed and collision regulations
Assumed Knowledge
None
Duration
2 days
Minimum Age
12
Course Content
Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard recovery.
Abilty after course
A self-sufficient powerboater in good conditions, aware of your own limitations and those of your craft.