SCSC Powerboat Courses

National Powerboat Certificate (Level 1 & 2 combined)

• Learn the skills and background knowledge to be a competent powerboat driver. Includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery, plus all the boat-driving skills required for basic competence in different types of powerboat.
• Previous experience required: none.
• Ability after the course - competent power boat driver

Safety Boat (Level 3)

• For people who use powerboats to provide support and safety cover for water sports including sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. Training is “hands-on” and includes some advanced boat handling, rescue techniques, dinghy and windsurfer recovery, elements of race management, mark laying.
• Previous experience required: Level 2 Powerboat.
• Provide safety boat cover for races and general sailing.

Course details – 2010

Duration and Times	Weekend:19.00-21.00 (Friday), 09.00-1700 Saturday; 09-13:00 Sunday
Course Dates	Fri 12 – Sun 14 March Fri 16 – Sun 18 April Fri 14 – Sun 16 May  Fri 15 – Sun 17 October

Course fees: non-members £175. Includes RYA Logbook, certificate, all course materials.

Further information: details of these and other courses are available from Robin Birkett,
01285 860325, powerboat@southcerneysailingclub.org.uk