Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

Coaching Schemes

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.