Course Requirements
Minimum age of participants is 12 years
Course Content
Close quarters boat handling
Planing speed manoeuvres
Man overboard recovery
Collision regulations.
Ability After The Course
Able to handle a powerboat in familiar waters by day.
Once you pass your RYA Powerboat Level 2, you can also apply for an International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
Our powerboat courses take place from both WFYC and Titchmarsh marina. We will be in touch nearer your course with the exact plans. Often the course requires transport between WFYC and the marina, weather and tide dependent. Our course instructors may be able to help with this but unfortunately they cannot be responsible for the transport of under 18s. Please ensure parents and guardians of under 18s liaise with the instructor at the start of the course in regards to what transport is required.
We are lucky enough at WFYC to be able to instruct in both wheel and tiller driven powerboats. So you can have the opportunity to experience both.
Clothing for Training
Clothes appropriate for the weather conditions- but working on being on the water can be up to 10 degrees colder than the land. Waterproofs are essential.
Trainers, dinghy boots or wellies for the feet
Hats- always a woolly hat! remember it will always feel colder on the water. AND a wide brimmed hat if sunny
Change of clothes and towel
Sun bloc – helps prevent windburn and sunburn
Packed lunch + drink and snacks
Medication- if required- clearly labelled with instructions and name. please make instructor aware
Pen and paper
Passport sized photo
Buoyancy aids will be provided by the club.
Please arrive at the clubhouse 15 mins before the start time, changed and ready for training. Students will be met by an instructor at the front of the clubhouse on the benches.
If you have any questions, please see our FAQ or contact heidi@wfyc.co.uk