Introduction to Powerboating (Level 1)
Overview
Accreditation: Irish Sailing
Course Times: 10am-5pm
Course Duration: 1 day
Cost: €170
Minimum Age: 16+
This course is the ideal one-day introduction to powerboating. Gain experience in a variety of different craft, including our high-speed RIBs. At the end of this course you’ll receive the Irish Sailing Introduction to Powerboating Certificate. The course runs from 10am until 5pm. From here you can move on to the (National Powerboat Certificate) Level 2 course
Who should do this course?
No previous experience required! If you have never driven a powerboat before and are looking for an informative and exhilarating day on the water this is for you. Participants must be aged 16 years or older.
What’s covered?
- Preparation of powerboat for going to sea
- Starting the engine and safety checks
- Basic manoeuvres and ropework, e.g. parking and tying up to a dock
- Undertaking a RIB trip
- High Speed Handling
- What to do in a Man Over Board situation
- 3 students to 1 instructor per boat
Our cancellation policy for this course can be viewed here.
Course Calendar
Course | Date | Spaces Left? |
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Course 4: 18 March 2023 |
Saturday 18th March 2023 |
FINISHED |
Course 3: 4 March 2023 |
Saturday 4th March 2023 |
FINISHED |
Course 5: 1 April 2023 |
Saturday 1st April 2023 |
BOOKED OUT |
Course 6: 15 April 2023 |
Saturday 15th April 2023 |
BOOKED OUT |
Course 7: 29 April 2023 |
Saturday 29th April 2023 |
2 |
Course 8: 13 May 2023 |
Saturday 13th May 2023 |
2 |
Course 9: 27 May 2023 |
Saturday 27th May 2023 |
2 |
Course 10: 10 June 2023 |
Saturday 10th June 2023 |
3 |
Course 11: 24 June 2023 |
Saturday 24th June 2023 |
3 |
Course 12: 8 July 2023 |
Saturday 8th July 2023 |
3 |
Course 13: 22 July 2023 |
Saturday 22nd July 2023 |
3 |
Course 14: 19 August 2023 |
Saturday 19th August 2023 |
3 |
Course 15: 2 September 2023 |
Saturday 2nd September 2023 |
3 |
Course 16: 16 September 2023 |
Saturday 16th September 2023 |
3 |
Course 17: 30 September 2023 |
Saturday 30th September 2023 |
3 |