PowerBoatWest

This course is aimed at those looking for a comprehensive and practical step-by-step guide to all that is power boating. From basic boat handling to coastal navigation, rope work and learning some of the International Regulations, this course covers all that you need to get power boating quickly and confidently.

Who should do this course?

This is an ideal beginner to intermediate course, covering all you need to know to safely operate a powerboat. If you are completely new to boating, it is recommended that you complete the Level 1 Introduction to Powerboat course prior to taking this course. However, if you have some limited previous power boating experience, the National Powerboat Course is probably best for you. Feel free to contact us if you are unsure which course you should enrol on. Participants must be aged 16 years or older to take part on our scheduled courses unless stated that the course is strictly for juniors.

Course Structure

The National Powerboat Course runs from 9.30am-5.00pm over two days unless otherwise stated. We can offer a four-day evening course from 6.30pm to 9.30pm during the summer months upon request. Please contact us if you would prefer for your course to take this format.

Course Syllabus

• Learn how to Leave and Come Alongside a Dock or Pier.
• Learn the art of picking up and how to tie to a Mooring.
• Anchoring.
• Turning in confined spaces / operating in busy marina areas.
• Recovering a person fallen overboard.
• Rules of the Road.
• Launch and Recovery from a Road Trailer.
• Safety and Planning.
• All necessary knots to include Round Turn, Reef Knot and Bowline.

The list above is just a brief summary of the many areas covered on the course.
We aim to provide you with the ultimate ‘quick start guide’ in the sport of Powerboating.