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When you undertake your Level 2 Course on our boats then the price you pay
includes a free Book Pack!, Fuel (often charged as extra at
the end of courses by schools), and free use of waterproofs (once again
often charged as an extra). Price includes VAT too - yet another common
extra. Prices: £290 per head for 1 person, £275 per head for 2 persons,
£260 per head for 3 persons. On your boat price is £500 for up to
three people including one Book Pack. Special Offer!! Book
and pay for your VHF Course at the same time as you book Level 2 course and
only pay £50 for the VHF course(s). (Usual cost is £95, you
also need to pay the RYA Fee). we run VHF Courses every two weeks so fitting
you in will never be an issue - these courses only run in Poole. |
RYA Powerboat Handbook (free), RYA Powerboat
Logbook (Optional @ £4.95) and RYA Start Powerboating (free) |
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"To teach boat handling and
seamanship in powerboats." |
2 days
from 9am to 5pm.
In certain situations the course could be
run over a number of days - perhaps after work in the evenings in the
summer. The course will need to last longer than 2 days due to the slight
loss of momentum when the course is spread out. whilst we would
usually tend to advise running the course over consecutive days we can
separate the days in certain situations - particularly when training on your
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to 1 Instructor and boat. We usually run 2-3 boats per course the benefit
being you get to use different boats and benefit from the interaction
with other students. You often will find that you learn as much from
watching another student execute a manourve as you do from doing it yourself |
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. |
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The course appeals to a variety of individuals: 1) Those new to boating
keen to ensure that as they start boating they are 'doing it right'. The
course focuses on ensuring that you develop a really good base understanding
of boat handling, navigation and seamanship. After the course you can then
'bolt on' more practical experience to really cement the knowledge gained on
the course.
2) Those keen to boat overseas and want to achieve their ICC but don't
have the theory and navigation experience to undertake an ICC assessment.
More info here
3) Those who have boated a while but never received any formal training.
Level 2 ensures that you will carry on but doing it the 'right way' ensuring
that you use the most efficient methods and with a good understanding of the
'building blocks' of boating. Many of the people falling into this 'camp'
tend to wonder before a course how much they will gain from the course as
they have been boating so long yet after the course wonder why they never
did it sooner. Indeed for some it really reinvigorates their boating leading
them to seek out new places to go with a greater confidence.
4) For those thinking about buying a boat the course serves as a great
way to become a more 'educated buyer'. Our base in Poole is in a 1200 berth
marina so you will be able to see a huge number of craft during your time
with us. Being around so many boats and able to discuss the pros and cons of
the various styles with the Instructors really helps when it comes to
assessing the huge number of craft out there to buy.
The course is relevant whether you have your own boat or don't ever
intend owning your own craft.
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We normally run from 9-5 both days making sure you get good value for your
investment |
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We are generally happy for a child over 12 to attend a course with their
parent/guardian on our boats at any time - please call to discuss. Children
over 16 can attend a normal course at any time but we must have the
parent/guardians specific permission - please call to discuss.
If you want a child to attend on their own then they must attend one of
our dedicated Children's Courses - see the
Children's Courses section. |
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Our boats: Between March and October we
run Level 2 courses on our boats every weekend with usually at least one
Level 2 during the weekdays each week. The rest of the year we run almost
every weekend but less often during the weekdays. In short our availability will not be an issue!
If you are a commercial or governmental organisation or a group of people
then we can organise a course to suit you.
Your boat: Anytime! |
Open our Calendar to find course dates - click the logo |
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The RYA Level Two course is also known as the National Powerboat Course.
It is our most popular course and the two days over which it is run gives plenty
of time for both practical instruction and theory. Whilst at first glance the
syllabus appears very similar to the level one course the extra time
available makes a real difference to the depth in which subjects are covered and
therefore the amount a student can learn. Your instructor will cover the following
topics with you during your time with him/her:
- Launching & recovery
- Boat Handling including in confined spaces.
- approaching and securing to a buoy
- Anchoring
- Leaving and coming alongside
- Handling a boat at planing speed
- Man overboard
The vast majority of the course is spent on the water and out of the
classroom
The shorebased element of the course will cover: The types of craft and their
respective advantages/disadvantages; engines & drives; use of power tilt & trim
tabs; safety checks; personal buoyancy; awareness of other water users;
application of the collision regulations (IRPCS); local bylaws; towing and being
towed; communication with other craft; emergency action; distress signals; fire
precautions and fire fighting and rope work. On the second day of the course we
spend time looking at charts, tides and using a compass. Using these skills we
then prepare a passage plan and execute it through the harbour.
In certain situations the Level 2 certificate can be attained without attending
the full course. This is known as Direct Assessment and takes half a day. (Call
us if you feel that your experience is suitable and you are interested in this
way of obtaining Level 2).
A further consideration when attending a level two course is where you take it.
Coastal based schools award certificates with a Coastal endorsement. This means
that the student has learnt in conditions where tides and currents must be
considered. Generally speaking if you intend using your boat in coastal waters
ensure that you undertake a course with a coastal school.
Once you have reached the standard at which we can award the Level 2 certificate
should you wish you can go on to apply for your ICC from the RYA. We provide the
relevant forms which coupled with a photo and a copy of your certificate will
get you your ‘licence’. If you are a member of the RYA then your ICC is free
else it costs approximately £39. Coincidently joining the RYA costs about the
same so we would generally advise that you join then get the ICC free. If you
intend travelling abroad shortly after your course and thus require your ICC to
be issued quickly we advise that you join the RYA a few weeks before your course
and then call the relevant department to try to ensure a quick turnaround for
your application – my own only took a week.
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