Power Boat Experiance

Service Description

On the water activity with full insurance become a member of MVS. RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 1 OVERVIEW: RYA Powerboat Level 1 is the first course in the RYA Powerboat Training Scheme, this one-day course offers a taster and introduction to the sport of powerboating. Sometime referred to as the RYA PB1 Course, it is suitable for complete beginners, however most people book the Powerboat Level 2 Course (2 days) as this includes everything in the Level 1 and is more comprehensive. COURSE DURATION: The Powerboat Level 1 is a short, one day course, run from 0915 to 1645. We run this popular course most weekends and some weekdays so call our unit for more advice on this course. RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 1 PRE REQUISITES There are no pre-requisites for this course, although a minimum age with use is 18 applies. Complete powerboating beginners will find this course a useful introduction to the sport. we can support age younger but student will parent / guardian in attendance RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 1 CONTENT: Your Instructor will start by showing you the basics of boat handling and ensure that you spend several hours on the wheel as well as crewing for the other students. For those who want a bit more speed, there will be an opportunity for some planning speed handling in the afternoon. The student to instructor ratio will not exceed 3 to 1. Students will receive the RYA Powerboat Level 1 (PB1) Certificate, but for those who want to take up powerboating or require a licence for insurance purposes, we strongly recommend the full two day combined RYA Level 1 & 2 Powerboat Course instead. INCLUDED Instruction Use of a powerboat and fuel Loan of a life jacket RYA Level 1 Powerboat Certificate Free on street parking Tea & Coffee powerboat-level-1-sea Wet weather gear (this can be hired for £5 a day from our centre) Lunch (Can be bought locally, but we recommend a packed lunch) RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 1 COURSE RATIOS: This course will run with no more than 2 students per boat/instructor, and crew member sometimes less. You can book as an individual on either a standard or youth course, as appropriate. Alternatively, you can book as a whole family or group (up to 3 students per boat).

Contact Details

• Gravesend Sailing Club, Gordon Promenade East, Gravesend DA12 2RN, UK

  07854822724

  john.griffithsmvs@outlook.com