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Welcome!
Powerboat Training UK is a professional RYA
Training Centre running the full range of RYA Powerboat, Motorboat, Shorebased
and PWC Training Courses. Our Headquarters and main training base is in Poole
but we also have a base in the Solent and have trained people on their own boats
throughout the UK, Europe and even in the Middle East. We run courses
throughout the year in all weathers.
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If you have a boat from 8ft to about 33ft then in all likelihood it is
courses within the RYA National Powerboat Scheme that are right for you.
If you're starting out, looking to boat abroad or looking to develop core
skills then its probably the Level 2 course that is right for you. To
develop skills then perhaps the Intermediate course or for night training
and more advanced skill development then consider the Advanced Course.
Other courses are available including dedicated Children's courses.
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Is your boat over about 33ft perhaps with twin engines and with a cabin.
If so in all probability then it is the RYA Motor Cruising Scheme that
will best serve your needs. The typical entry point qualification is the 4
day Dayskipper Practical Course although some start with the Helmsman's
Course. For more experienced Skippers then consider either the Coastal
Skipper course or perhaps even the pinnacle of boating qualifications -
Yachtmaster. If you are considering working commercially then
you might be thinking about your Coastal Skipper or YM Exams.
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We're running right through the Winter. Powerboat level 2 Courses every
week, VHF courses every two weeks and numerous Navigation, Advanced and
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Don't forget our Gift Vouchers. Get a 10%
discount - buy £100 of vouchers and get £110 worth!! Vouchers will be sent out
along with the RYA Powerboat Handbook to give as a present with Level 2
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There are a variety of courses that you can take to further your skills
without stepping on a boat. Most popular is the VHF course followed closely
by the Dayskipper Theory and the great new 2 day Navigation Course will
surely top the charts soon. If you have a Radar then this course is
essential as is the First Aid course for any Skipper or Crew wanting to take
proper care of their guests. Keeping on top of your engine is
addressed by the Diesel engine course whilst a spell with an Instructor on
electronics can be really beneficial.
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Thinking of going abroad? If so then there's no doubt that you'll need to
obtain your International Certificate of Competence ('ICC'). You need to
ensure though that you obtain the right one as there are different versions
according to whether you sail or have a powerboat/motorboat and according to
whether your vessel is above or below 10m. don't forget too that if you
intend crusing the inland waterways (including many lakes) of Europe
then you'll need your CEVNI ('Code Européen des Voies de la Navigation Intérieure')
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All of the courses that we run are available on our fleet of RIBs, our
Botnia Targa Motor Cruiser or our Jet Bikes. If you have your own craft then
of course it usually makes real sense to undertake the course on your
craft. The benefits of doing so range from the time that our Instructors can
spend with you addressing the specific handling characteristics of your
craft to the time that we can spend looking at the set up of your boat
including the safety kit that you carry and the electronics that you have on
board. We travel throughout the world to undertake such training.
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Whilst we are a RYA Training Centre and most of our courses are RYA
accredited there is always the chance to undertake bespoke training or more
specialist courses. For example it may be that you want to spend a few hours
practicing close quarter work in a marina or perhaps to finally understand
the chartplotter that you just had installed. Whatever your training needs
then we will will identify the most appropriate instructor to spend time
with and schedule a session with you. Irrespective of your need we will be
able to assist.
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Our
clients range from those starting out in boating to those that have been boating
almost since they were born. The majority want powerboat or motorboat courses
for personal reasons yet we also train many commercial users from both
Governmental Agencies and commercial firms. Whilst many of our clients are
based in or around the South Coast over 48% in 2007 travelled from further
afield with our record so far being Bahrain and the Antarctic! (beat that!).
Our family run business was founded on a
passion for boating in all of its forms and our Instructors are experienced
professionals whose passion is helping others to enjoy their boating through the
enhancement of people's skills and knowledge. Without exception they approach
instruction in a calm relaxed manner never forgetting that you're there to have
fun!
As a RYA Training Centre we adhere to
strict operating and safety standards and we are regularly inspected to ensure
we continue to exceed these standards. Our Instructors are all avid powerboaters
for whom training is a passion not a job.
Our main base in Poole Harbour presents
the perfect environment for powerboat training with the combination of
challenging rough water for Advanced courses yet sheltered safe conditions for
beginners. As the second largest natural harbour in the world it offers a huge
operating area within an area of outstanding beauty.
We hope this site gives you an insight
into how we approach our powerboat, motorboat courses and our shorebased and
theory courses. That said no site can ever give you the full picture so do
please give us a call or drop us an email or pop in for a coffee - we love to
talk boats & training!
Paul & Viv Glatzel and the 'Team'
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