This one day course provides a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats.
This course covers:
Preparation
- Launching and Recovering
- Pre Start Checks
- Personal buoyancy
- Safety equipment
Boat Handling and Manoeuvres
- Starting and Stopping
- Use of killcord
- Steering Controls
- Securing to a buoy
Theory and Background
- IRPCS
- Ropework
- Awareness of other water users
- Man overboard
On successful completion the participant will be able to drive a powerboat under on-board adult supervision.
