Congratulations to Sally Skuse from Atkins for winning the half day Powerboat Experience prize in the Atkins raffle raising money for the Cots for Tots Appeal. We are delighted to support their great efforts this week which raised £631 and will be added to the great total that the team have already raised in memory of Baby Hetty. So far the Atkins team have raised an astonishing £12,200 and you can add to their brilliant efforts and pledge your support for this great cause on Hettys page https://www.justgiving.com/Hetty-Perrie-Thompson/.
New for September 2014 is the RYA Powerboat Tender Operators Course. Aimed at superyacht deck crew who will be carrying out guest transfers between the yacht/anchorage and the shore. The course includes some night driving and costs £325 poer person (multiple booking discounts are available).
Q: Do I HAVE to have a Licence to operate a VHF Radio? A: It is a legal requirement to hold the correct licence and the OfCom Enforcement Team can issue and on-the spot fine of up to £5000 or enforce a six month prison sentence. You can see […]
Q: How do I get an ICC and do I need one in the UK? A: The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is documentary assurance from one government to another that the holder meets the levels of competence laid down in something called Resolution 40 (a UN resolution […]
Q: What is the minimum age for the RYA Powerboat Courses? A: The minimum age for the RYA Powerboat Level 1 course is 8 years old, and for RYA Powerboat Level 2 it is 12. The RYA Powerboat Intermediate course lower age limit is 16, and it is […]
You can now follow our Principal and Chief Instructor’s Irish Adventure in the good ship Celtic North click HERE for more details. If you are looking to venture around the South Wales Coast and over the Irish Sea to the East Irish Coast – this blog is full […]
Q: Do I need to bring my own waterproofs, lifejackets etc for practical courses? A: We have a large range of waterproof clothing in various sizes that we supply, free of charge, to our students. We offer spray suits for warmer weather, flotation suits for cooler weather and dry suits […]
Q: Do I need to have completed an RYA Intermediate Course before I attend an RYA Advanced Powerboat Course? A: Whist it isn’t a pre-requisite to hold an RYA Intermediate certificate you are required to be competent to the standard of the Intermediate Powerboat Certificate with a thorough knowledge […]
