We don't actually pre-book Level 1 courses for
adults as most people tend to take Level 2 so they are booked on demand -
call/email to arrange a date. We do though book dates for children's courses
which tend to be most half-terms and during the longer holidays.
The RYA Level One course acts as a good introduction to the world of
powerboating. Your instructor will cover the following topics with you during
your day with him/her:
Launch & recovery
Preparation of boat
Boat Handling
Picking up and securing to a mooring buoy
Leaving and coming alongside
Being towed
The shorebased element of the day will cover: Personal buoyancy; insurance;
loading and how this effects handling & performance, balance & trim; crew
members; awareness of other water users; application of the collision
regulations (IRPCS); local bylaws; accepting a tow and rope work.
