Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.
Prerequisite qualifying courses
Minimum age
- 12 years (Under 16s will be issued with an endorsed certificate).
What the course covers
The two day course covers all you need to know for self-sufficient powerboating at a basic level. The course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat. High speed manoueves, man overboard, the use of GPS, as well as coastal navigation, tides and weather are all included.
After completing the course you will be self-sufficient in handling a powerboat in the right conditions, aware of your own limitations and those of your craft.
The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is included as part of this course. You apply to the RYA for the certificate. This costs £29.00 or free to RYA members, and is valid for 5 years.
Andark can also offer the unique opportunity to get a PADI Distinctive Specialty as a PADI Boat Handler.
What it will cost, and what you'll need
- Course fee : £245.00
- Price includes buoyancy aids, basic wet weather protection if required, log book and fuel.
Dates
14-15 January
24-25 January
4-5 February
14-15 February
21-22 February
27-28 February
17-18 March
31 Mar - 1 Apr
6-7 April
14-15 April
26-27 April
Sat 5 May – Sun 6 May
Thu 17 May – Fri 18 May
Sat 26 May – Sun 27 May
Sat 9 Jun – Sun 10 Jun
Tue 12 Jun – Wed 13 Jun
Sat 30 Jun – Sun 1 Jul
Mon 9 Jul – Tue 10 Jul
Mon 16 Jul – Tue 17 Jul
Sat 21 Jul – Sun 22 Jul
Sat 4 Aug – Sun 5 Aug
Mon 13 Aug – Tue 14 Aug
Sat 18 Aug – Sun 19 Aug
Sat 1 Sep – Sun 2 Sep
Tue 18 Sep – Wed 19 Sep
Sat 22 Sep – Sun 23 Sep
Sat 6 Oct – Sun 7 Oct
Mon 15 Oct – Tue 16 Oct
Mon 22 Oct – Tue 23 Oct
Sat 10 Nov – Sun 11 Nov
Tue 13 Nov – Wed 14 Nov
Sat 24 Nov – Sun 25 Nov
Sat 8 Dec – Sun 9 Dec
Sat 15 Dec – Sun 16 Dec
Mon 17 Dec – Tue 18 Dec
