RYA
Courses
The RYA's
National Powerboat Scheme is for those who use small,
open powerboats for leisure or work. Training is provided
at North 58's Quayside facilities at Banff Harbour, with the
practical part of the course being taught on the RIB Buchaneer.
Course Information
Level 1 Course
This one-day course
covers basic boat handling, safety and theory.
Level 2 Course
This two-day course
provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive
a powerboat and navigate safely. This course is the basis of
the International Certificate of Competence. It includes safety,
planning, weather, navigation, close quarters handling, high
speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and much more.
Age Limits
Level
1 course - for those aged 8 or over
Level 2 course - for
those aged 11 or over (children will have their certificates
endorsed to show that they must use boats only under the supervision
of a responsible adult).
Student: Instructor
Ratio
There will be a maximum
of 3 students per instructor.
Cost
Course
and Duration
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Cost
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Level 2 - two
days
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£180 per
person
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Level 2 1:1 Tuition - two days
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£400
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Level 2 on your own boat (max 3)
- two days
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£350
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Level 2 Intensive
1:1 - one day*
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£250
per person
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Level
1 - one day
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£95 per
person
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* The intensive 1:1 course consists of half
a day of custom training, followed by direct assessment of
skill level. It is only suitable for people with at least one
season's prior experience.
Course Dates
Please telephone for details of course
dates.
Times
Courses start at 09.00 each day at
North 58's Quayside facilities at Banff Harbour and finish
at 18.00.
General Considerations
All safety clothing
and equipment, except footwear, will be provided. You should
bring warm clothing (layers/fleeces), a set of dry clothes
to change into and waterproof shoes or boots.
Parking is available
next to the office.
See links page for
accommodation recommendations.
Lunch is not provided - we suggest
you bring a packed lunch with you on each day.
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