Fun for All
Start Powerboating
From £129, based out of Fowey.
Successful completion of the course leads to award of the RYA Level 1 certificate, and the ability to drive a powerboat under supervision.
The Level 1 is a safe, controlled and enjoyable introduction to power boating aimed at juniors. Our professional Royal Yachting Association instructors can give students a confidence-building and memorable experience that will lay the foundations for a lifetime of fun, safe boating.
Summary of what's included :-
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Launch and recovery of a boat (8-11 year olds observe)
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Preparation of boat and crew
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Boat handling
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Picking up and securing to a mooring buoy
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Leaving and coming alongside
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Towing and being towed
Previous Experience Required: None.
RYA Powerboat Level 1 Course Syllabus
Aim: To provide a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats.
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Launch and Recovery (8-11-year-olds to observe only):
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Considerations to be taken during the launch
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The use of a trailer or launching trolley
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Considerations to be taken regarding sea conditions and hazards
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Construction, width and condition of ramp/slipway.
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Preparation of boat and crew:
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Personal buoyancy and appropriate clothing
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The use of the following equipment: lines, fenders, anchor and warp, bailer, fire extinguisher, pump, paddles/oars, compass, flares, torch, whistle, charts, first aid kit and a sharp knife
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Perform the following: fasten a cleat and stow an anchor.
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Boat handling:
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Planing of boats: propeller angle and immersion, use of shallow drive. (Typo - replace Planning’ with ‘Planing’ please!)
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Low speed handling: ahead and astern
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Displacement boats: handling ahead and astern, carrying way in neutral
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How to carry out pre-start checks, including fuel tank and fuel bulb
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Steering controls and windage
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Steer and control boat speed
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Start and stop the engine
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Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length kill cord at all times.
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Picking up and securing to a mooring buoy:
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Preparation of mooring warps
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Use of a boat hook
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Method of approach
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Crew communication
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Making fast.
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Leaving and coming alongside:
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Wind effect
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Approach in tidal stream or current
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Leaving - ahead or astern
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Demonstrate the use of painter, lines and fenders, attachment to boat, stowage under way
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Control speed and approach angle
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Make fast alongside
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Being towed
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Preparing own lines for towing
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Accepting a tow
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Securing tow lines
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Trim and balance under tow.
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Man Overboard:
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How to stop the boat
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Raising the alarm
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Prevention.
Theory
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Loading and balancing the boat and the effect on handling and performance
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Local bye laws and insurance
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Crew numbers: minimum number in the boat, keeping a look-out
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Awareness of other water users, including effect of wash
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Application or IRPCS. Understanding rules 5 & 6, conduct around commercial shipping in confined waters.