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Price: £200 per person
Duration: 1 day, 10:00 – 16:00
Teaching ratio: 1 instructor to 3 students, max 3 students per boat
Minimum age: 8 years old
Pre-requisites: None required
The RYA Powerboat Level 1 is a fantastic introduction to driving boats for kids aged 8-12. Key elements covered on the course include:
- How to drive a boat safely at slow speeds and quickly
- How to moor alongside a pontoon or jetty
- How to pick up a mooring
- Basic ropework and knots
- Basic chartwork
- Safety equipment, how to use it and why it’s important.
- Man overboard rescue procedure
The RYA Powerboat Level 1 course is taught in one day and provides a great foundation for younger boat drivers. It can be taught alongside a 2-day Powerboat Level 2 course if there is a member of a family group who is too young for their Level 2 but so they can still join!
We provide all safety equipment, and can provide waterproofs if needed. All we ask is that you come with appropriate footwear (wellies or trainers depending on the weather!) and plenty of water, suncream and lunch!
Note: if you are looking to do a course with your child(ren), the PB1 and PB2 course can be taught simultaneously, with the younger students awarded their Level 1 and older students taught the more complex skills and awarded their PB2 at the end of the two-days.
