Please contact the Centre for dates and availability of courses.
POWERBOATING
The RYA Powerboating Scheme enables individuals to gain the experience & competence required to handle a powerboat in a comfortable and professional manner. Powerboat Level 2 is a prerequisite for RYA Instructor Training.
LEVEL 1 The aim of this course is to provide a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in Powerboats.
LEVEL 2 The aim of this course is to teach boat handling and seamanship skills in powerboats.
SAFETY BOAT Two day courses are available.
POWERBOAT INSTRUCTOR COURSE Three day courses are available.
KAYAKING
1 Star Test Prerequisites = none. Duration 1 day.
2 Star Test Prerequisites = 1 day course BCU 1 Star Test; 2 day course none. Duration 1 day, or 2 days from beginner level.
3 Star Test Prerequisites = BCU 2 Star Test. Where a candidate doesn't hold this award, a small cross section of 1 & 2 Star techniques will be incorporated at the assessors discretion. Duration 1 day.
Also available are: Canoe Safety Test. Level 2 Coach Trainee, Level 2 Coach.
SAILING
Start Sailing Level 1. Duration 2 days.
Basic Skills Level 2. Duration 2 days.
Seamanship Skills
Young Sailors Scheme.