RYA Powerboat Level 1

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  • 7 hrs 30 mins

  • Max 3 people

A beginner-friendly course introducing the basics of powerboating, including safety, boat handling, and launching, perfe

Description

This 1-day introductory course provides a hands-on introduction to powerboating, ideal for beginners. Participants will learn essential skills such as launching and recovery, simple boat handling techniques, safety awareness, and the use of safety equipment. The course combines practical sessions on the water with basic theoretical instruction, ensuring participants feel confident operating a powerboat in light conditions. By the end of the course, students will have a strong foundation for further training or occasional recreational use of powerboats.





Requirements

Students should be aged 8-16.

What to bring

Full instructions of what to bring with you to your course will be included within your booking confirmation


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    Southampton Water Activities Centre

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    Southampton, GB

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2 years ago

The staff are very friendly, with an excellent selection of courses and boats. The atmosphere is great and the paddle boarding sessions are very fun. Very good for beginner sailors.

Leo Rees

Leo Rees

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2 years ago

The staff are very friendly, with an excellent selection of courses and boats. The atmosphere is great and the paddle boarding sessions are very fun. Very good for beginner sailors.

Sienna Rees

Sienna Rees

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3 years ago

My kids started out nervous, but the staff are very welcoming and soon made them feel happy. They had a brilliant week and now love sailing. I felt very happy leaving my kids with the staff very professional and security ...

Wendy Denny

Wendy Denny

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3 years ago

I'd highly recommend SWAC. I have zero experience of being in boats, am in my late 50s, and was quite nervous about doing the 2 day RYA Level 1. The instructor, Jen was excellent...unfailing patient, completely calm even ...

Tasha

Tasha

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3 years ago

I'd highly recommend SWAC. I have zero experience of being in boats, am in my late 50s, and was quite nervous about doing the 2 day RYA Level 1. The instructor, Jen was excellent...unfailing patient, completely calm even ...

Tasha Duke

Tasha Duke

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