PICTURE: St. Catherine's RYA Instructor, Rhys Perkins flying the flag for Jersey. 

LEARN TO POWERBOAT AT ST. CATHERINE'S! 

RYA Powerboat Level 1 

To provide a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats.

COURSE DURATION

1 DAY

PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

No prior boating experience is necessary. The course suits those keen to try power boating as a taster session or as a 'competent crew' course

INSTRUCTOR TO STUDENT RATIO 

3 STUDENTS TO 1 INSTRUCTOR AND BOAT

MINIMUM AGE

10

RYA Powerboat Level 2 

"To teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats."

COURSE DURATION

2 days from 9am to 5pm depending on the group.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

No prior boating experience is necessary. The course equally suits those new to boating and those who have been boating for years. Most people take Level 2 and bypass Level 1 as it is not a requirement that you have Level 1 before you take Level 2. 

MINIMUM AGE

14 

RYA SAFETY BOAT

The aim of the course is to introduce the techniques used in powerboats escorting racing fleets of dinghies and windsurfers, providing safety and rescue cover for training fleets, and assisting in race management. Techniques for canoes/kayaks and kite surfers will also be discussed."

DURATION

2 days

INSTRUCTOR TO STUDENT RATIO

6 students to 1 Instructor with 2 boats.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Level 2 as a minimum however it is key that your boat handling is good before you attend the course, as there is not the time to 'brush up' during it. 

Our 2010 Powerboat Course Dates

POWERBOAT 2                       APRIL 9^TH/10^TH                            

POWERBOAT 2                       MAY 15^TH/16^TH

POWERBOAT 2                       JUNE 26^TH /27^TH

SAFETY BOAT                         JULY 10^TH/11^TH

POWERBOAT 1                        TBA

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Booking

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