Overview:
This entry-level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to helm a powerboat and is essential for handling the yacht’s tenders.
It focuses on low-speed close quarters handling, launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard recovery, an introduction to handling at planing speed and collision regulations. The course can be taken at an inland or a coastal location.
Prerequisites:
For the issue of a Powerboat Level 2 Certificate, you must:
- be at least 12 years of age;
- successfully complete approved Powerboat Level 2 Course.
NOTE: Powerboat Level 1 is advised if you have no watercraft experience.
Duration:
This is a practical course, normally run over a 2 day period.