Level 1 Start Powerboating

Launch and recovery, preparation of boat and crew, boat handling, picking up and securing to a mooring buoy, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard theory.

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Course content

Launch and recovery (8-11 year olds to observe), preparation of boat and crew, boat handling, picking up and securing to a mooring buoy, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard (theory).

Experience needed

None

Age requirements

8 (candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate).

Instructor to student ratio

1:3

Course length

1 Day

Course material included

Logbook and certificate on successful completion of the course.

Cost

Member price - £190
Non-member price - £200

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