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.

To book this course:

Step 1:  Online payment, after which you will receive an email confirmation with a link to an online form.

Step 2:  Submission of the online form.

Your course booking will only be secured once both steps are completed.

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Course Calendar

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Course 4: 18 March 2023

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Course 3: 4 March 2023

Saturday 4th March 2023

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Course 5: 1 April 2023

Saturday 1st April 2023

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Course 6: 15 April 2023

Saturday 15th April 2023

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Course 7: 29 April 2023

Saturday 29th April 2023

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Course 8: 13 May 2023

Saturday 13th May 2023

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Course 9: 27 May 2023

Saturday 27th May 2023

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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

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    star rating  I would recommend anyone looking to improve their skills to attend this course. Excellent facilities, boats and really good instruction. Good craic with the group too. Will definitely do this... read more

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    December 5, 2022

    star rating  I have just done the RYA Competent Crew course here, five-days aboard the 36-foot Beaufort Venture under the guidance of instructor Gary Curran. The whole week surpassed my expectations, and... read more

    PatrickKinsella
    June 1, 2017

    star rating  I have just done the RYA Competent Crew course here, five-days aboard the 36-foot Beaufort Venture under the guidance of instructor Gary Curran. The whole week surpassed my expectations, and... read more

    PatrickKinsella
    July 1, 2017