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Powerboating

Level TwoAdvanced powerboat / Safety boat / Powerboat instructor / Advanced instructor / Private Tuition / Group courses and corporate events
RYA Intermediate Navigation  / RYA Level Two 12-16 year olds NEW!

Powerboat imageProfessional tuition is increasingly seen as vital to safe powerboating and is essential if you are taking your boat abroad. In many countries the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is essential. Calshot has a range of fast planing craft available for all levels of the RYA scheme. For corporate clients we are able to tailor courses and dates to their individual needs.

Powerboating 2010
Adult Courses


National Powerboat Certificate (Planing)
RYA Level Two

Adult Courses
National Powerboat Certificate (Planing)
RYA Level Two
£260 Non-residential includes lunches
£275 Residential as non-residential plus one night B&B and evening meal on Saturday

RYA Start Powerboating Handbook included in course fees. Passport photo required for certificate.

Extra B&B £24.50 per night (subject to availability)
Time: 0900-1730 Saturday, 0900-1700 Sunday

An intensive course which provides a thorough introduction to boat handling skills. The course will use planing craft, and cover launching and recovery, high and low speed handling skills and essential theory. Successful candidates can apply for the ICC (Power Coastal up to 10 M), ask for details when booking.

18-19 Sept

PL2 510

23-24 Oct

PL2 610

 

RYA Safety Boat Course

£210 Non-residential includes lunches
£225 Residential, as non-residential plus 1 nights B&B and evening meal on 1st day

Extra B&B £24.50 per night (subject to availability)

Time: 0900-1730 1st day
0900-1700 2nd day
This course will introduce you to the techniques required to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing and windsurfing. Other topics will include towing, communication and rescuing other water users. Candidates must hold a Powerboat Level Two Award. A First Aid Award is strongly recommended.

25-26 Sept (Sat-Sun)

PLS 210

 

                                                       

RYA Intermediate Navigation

£210 Non-residential, includes lunches and evening meal on 1st day
£225 Residential as non-residential plus one night B&B
Extra B&B £24.50 per night (subject to availability)
Time: 0900-1730 1st day
0900-1700 2nd day

For those who have completed a Level Two course and want to extend their knowledge and confidence in boat handling and navigation skills. The course will include boat handling skills, traditional and GPS navigation techniques and passage planning. Students will plan and do an extended daytime passage, which (weather permitting) could include some harbours on the Isle of Wight.

RYA Powerboat Instructor Skills Assessment

£60 Non residential

(If you book one of our Powerboat Instructor courses at the same time you’ll receive a 5% discount off the combined price)

Time: 1330-1700

Prior to attending a Powerboat Instructors course all candidates must pass a skills assessment, run by a RYA Powerboat Trainer. Candidates for this course should already hold a Level Two Powerboat certificate. Full details of the assessment can be provided on request or can be found at www.ryatraining.org.uk

new dates will be announced in January 2011

 

 

RYA Powerboat Instructor

£310 Non-residential includes lunches and evening meals
£335 Residential as non-residential plus 2 nights B&B
Extra B&B £24.50 per night (subject to availability)
Times: 0900 start on 1st day. Finish 1700 on last day.
Full timings on request.
This intensive course covers the teaching of Levels One and Two of the RYA Scheme and includes practical sessions afloat and teaching theory. Candidates must have the pre-requisites (including skills assessment) and experience as outlined in the RYA Powerboat Instructors Handbook G19.
RYA Powerboat Instructor

new dates will be announced in January 2011

 



Private Tuition and Assessments

 

1 person

1.5 hrs

£80

3 hrs

£150

6 hrs

£260 (includes lunch)

Additional person(s) 50% extra. For 4 or more enquire about our group rates.
See booking conditions for own boat/craft training.

Private Hire/Corporate Events

Whether you’re entertaining clients, looking for something different to do with the family or wanting to motivate your staff then we might have the answer. We are able to offer half or full day RIB experiences around the Solent. Using our 6.3 metre RIB, with a fully qualified driver you can navigate around one of the busiest and most diverse bodies of water in Britain. For large groups we are able to charter additional craft as required. Visits to a number of ports are possible, including those based on the Isle of Wight, it’s even possible to get a close up view of the Needles, one of the country’s most recognisable landmarks. Contact us for full details and to discuss your requirements.

 

Courses for young people

RYA Level Two 12-16 year olds
£225 Non-residential includes lunches
RYA Start Powerboating Handbook included in course fees. Passport photo required for certificate.
Time: 0900-1730 1st day
0900-1700 2nd day

This intensive course follows the same syllabus as the adult courses and aims to promote safe and responsible powerboat driving to young people. The course is ideal for those with access to a powerboat, youngsters interested in developing their marine skills and knowledge and for those working towards RYA instructors awards. Youngsters will use both wheel and tiller steered boats during this course.

The RYA would not recommend under 16’s being left in charge of a powerboat without adult supervision. Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate endorsed as follows ‘The holder should only use powercraft under the supervision of a responsible adult’

27-28 Oct (Wed-Thur)

PBL2Y 310

 



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