Programme '10

RYA Power Boat Level 1Back to Top

This course is for beginners who have done little or no power boating before.

It is the first part of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) power boat scheme and its aim is to provide basic boat handling techniques and essential background knowledge.

By the end of the course you will have a basic knowledge of power boat techniques, and some background knowledge.

The course takes place over one day.

Costs:	One - One	£180 each
	Group of 2 or more	£120 each
Timings:	Length:	1 Day
	Times:	0930h - 1700h

RYA Power Boat Level 2Back to Top

This course is the second part of the RYA power boat scheme and for those who have completed the RYA Power Boat Level 1 course or who have equivalent experience.

Its aim is to consolidate your basic knowledge of power boating, and develop an awareness of safety.

By the end of the course you will be capable of handling a power boat without an instructor on board. The course also forms the basis of the British International Certificate of Competence for powered vessels under 10m. On booking the course you must specify whether you are looking for the coastal or inland qualification.

On one to one courses it may be possible to incorporate the Level 1 Powerboat within the two days of the Level 2 qualification.

The course takes place over two days for one to one, and three days for larger groups.

Costs:	1 - 1	£360 (To incorporate Level 1)
	Group of 2 or more	£240 (Level 2 only)
Timings:	Length:	2 Days
	Times:	0930h - 1700h

RYA Safety BoatBack to Top

This course is for those wishing to run safety for groups of sailors, windsurfers or kayakers, and is for those who have completed the RYA Power Boat Level 2 course or have equivalent experience.

It's aim is to teach the various rescue techniques associated with different craft, and develop an awareness of safety in relation to fleet rescue.

By the end of the course you will be capable of running safety for up to 12 craft at a time, depending on the prevailing conditions.

The course is generally only run for qualifiying new centre staff but can be booked externally for groups of 3 or more. Spaces may occasionally come available on staff courses, please ask the office for details.

Costs:	On Asking
Timings:	Length:	3 Days
	Times:	0930h - 1700h

ICC AssessmentBack to Top

The direct assessment is for experienced power boat drivers looking to gain their International Certificate of Competence for British flagged vessels.

The assessment takes the form of a series of maneuvers to be demonstrated on the water, followed by an oral test on issues of navigation and safety, from which a written record is held by the centre.

It should be recognised that an ICC can also be applied for off the basis of an RYA Power Boat Level 2, as this falls under the list of Acceptable Evidence of Competence. The direct assessment should not be seen as an instructed course.

It must also be recognised that while a British ICC will cover you on British flagged vessels all over the world, different countries may have different regulations in regards to their own vessels. Anyone gaining an ICC is advised to investigate this before booking the assessment in order to make sure it is valid for the application they wish to use it for.

In addition to this, Inland ICC assessments must be accompanied with a CEVNI test before the RYA will process the paperwork. Please be aware that ICC assessments run by the centre only qualify for vessels up to 10m in length.

Costs:	£50
Timings:	Length:	2 Hours
	Times:	As Required

CEVNI TestBack to Top

The CEVNI test is for power boat drivers looking to gain their inland International Certificate of Competence for British flagged vessels, primarily to take them on the inland waterways of continental Europe and the UK.

The CEVNI test is a written test taking 1 hour, course materials are available from the RYA website, and the syllabus is detailed in our CEVNI download.

There is no associated course with the CEVNI test, potential candidates are instead invited to read the RYA book on the subject, and to try practise papers prior to taking the test. Additional tuition can be booked on a one to one basis.

Costs:

On Asking

Timings:	Length:	1 hour
	Times:	As Required