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Powerboating instruction is often necessary to allow the commercial and voluntary operation of such boats. Cumbrae offers a progressive structure following RYA courses. The wide range of craft and the experience of the instructors ensures quality courses are delivered at all levels.

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  • 11/07/2008 RYA Powerboat level 2

RYA Powerboat Level 2

Age 16 +

This is a very practical based course. You will learn how to handle the boats safely at high and low speeds and be trained in other boat handling and practical skills. The course culminates bringing skills together in a coastal passage. No previous experience is required.

Cost £220

  •   21 Mar 08 - 23 Mar 08
  •   18 Apr 08 - 20 Apr 08
  •   23 May 08 - 25 May 08
  •   4 June 08 - 6 June 08
  •   6 June 08 - 8 June 08
  •   11 July 08 - 13 July 08
  •   1 Aug 08 - 3 Aug 08
  •   12 Sept 08 - 14 Sept 08
  •   10 Oct 08 - 12 Oct 08

RYA Intermediate Powerboat

Age 16 +

Enhancing high speed navigational skills is one of the aims of this course It will also develop your boat handling skills. This course provides a continuation from the skills and knowledge learnt on the level 2 course so previous boat handling experience is required. This course provides useful training for those considering the Advanced Powerboat Course.

Cost £220

  •   25 Apr 08 - 27 Apr 08
  •   20 June 08 - 22 June 08
  •   8 Aug 08 - 10 Aug 08
  •   5 Sept 08 - 7 Sept 08
  •   17 Nov 08 - 18 Nov 08

RYA Safety Boat

Age 16 +

Upside down dinghies, sunken canoes and rescuing windsurfers. You should be able to deal with a all of these and more after completing this course. An ideal course for those involved with looking after others on the water. Basic boat handling skills are required and a knowledge of sailing is encouraged.

Cost £220

  •   4 Apr 08 - 6 Apr 08
  •   16 May 08 - 18 May 08
  •   15 Aug 08 - 17 Aug 08
  •   26 Sept 08 - 28 Sept 08
  •   7 Nov 08 - 9 Nov 08

RYA Advanced Powerboat

Age 18 +

Advised for more experienced powerboat handlers wishing to travel further from port. Incorporates day and night navigation techniques. Candidates should already have knowledge and experience of navigation techniques, equivalent to the RYA Day Skipper standard. You are also required to hold First aid and VHF certificate before a course completion certificate can be issued.

Cost £235

  •   22 Feb 08 - 24 Feb 08
  •   28 Mar 08 - 30 Mar 08
  •   3 Oct 08 - 5 Oct 08
  •   19 Nov 08 - 21 Nov 08
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