She Sails – RYA Powerboat Level 2
Women's at the Helm - RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Take charge and power ahead. This practical course is for women who want to gain the skills and confidence to drive small powered craft such as RIB's, dories and sports boats safely and independently.
Description
Provides the skills and background knowledge needed to handle a powerboat at basic level and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.
Minimum Age
12 Years Old
Course Content
- Launch and recovery
- Boat handling
- Securing to a buoy
- Anchoring
- Leaving and coming alongside
- Man overboard
Instructor to Student ratio
1 Instructor to 3 Students
Prerequisites
No previous experience required
What to bring
- Passport style photo
- Warm clothes
- Old trainers/wellies/boots
- Lunch
Consider bringing
- Raincoat/Waterproofs
- Sunglasses, Sun hat, Sunscreen, Water bottle
What we provide
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Waterproof trousers and coat (small range of sizes available)
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Life Jacket
