Whether you're an experienced powerboater looking
to improve your skills or a complete novice wishing
to take up the sport, then we can teach you how
to maximise your fun and safety on the water.
We can teach you on one of our powerboats, or
if you prefer, on your own boat.
Courses available:
* RYA National Powerboat Certificate Level 2
* RYA Safety Boat
* Powerboat Plus
RYA accreditation can help to reduce your insurance
premiums. It also qualifies you for your International
Certificate of Competence.
GIFT VOUCHERS are also available
for those special occasions. Very versatile -
you can select a value or buy a specific lesson,
course or hire. Contact
us for details.
1. RYA National Powerboat Certificate
(level 2):
Course cost:£200.00 per person
Duration: 2 days
Previous Experience: None
There are two options:
1. Planing Power boat - This would be suitable
for anyone currently owning or thinking of purchasing
a speed boat.
2. Displacement Power boat - This would be suitable
for anyone currently owning or thinking of purchasing
a sailing boat with an auxiliary engine.
Both options of the RYA National Powerboat
certificate cover the following:
On-shore teaching:
1. Types of crafts
2. Engines and drives
3. Ancillary and safety equipment
4. Rope work and knots
Practical Skills:
1. Launch and recovery
2. Boat handling underway
3. Securing to a buoy
4. Anchoring
6. Man overboard
7. Assisting and towing disabled
craft
Coastal Skills:
1. Chart and compass
2. GPS
3. Tides
2. RYA Safety boat course:
Course cost:£250.00 per person
Duration: 2 days
Previous Experience: RYA Powerboat Level 2
This would be suitable for anyone acting as a
rescue boat driver where the supervision and recovery
of dinghies and windsurfers was essential.
The RYA Safety boat course includes:
Strategy: Planning and organisation
of a race day or event, responsibilities, crew
numbers and roles and communication.
Tactics: Preperation, basic
boat handling, dinghy and cat rescue, towing,
windsurfer rescue.
Equipment: Radio telephony,
equipment checklist, specification for a school/club
safety boat, first aid, capsize recovery.
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3.
Powerboat Plus
Course cost:£240.00 per boat
Duration: 1 day
Previous Experience: RYA Powerboat Level 2
This is a course exclusive to Abersoch Sailing School.
We recognise that once you've passed your RYA Powerboat
Level 2 you may feel that another day's tuition with
one of our instructors offering practical solutions
to your boating needs will greatly improve your confidence
and boat-handling skills.
Alternatively you may wish to look at further coaching
on your own boat. This can be purchased on an
hourly basis.
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