2 Day Course
After completing this two day course the successful participant will be capable of helming without supervision in good conditions and familiar areas. They will also be safety conscious and have a basic knowledge of boat preparation and handling both ashore and afloat. Experienced boat handlers may also achieve this award through direct assessment.
Course Pre-requisites:
Some previous boating experience is necessary or the 1 Day Introductory Course. Irish Sailing recommends this certificate as the minimum level of training/knowledge required before anyone uses a power boat on their own.
Additional Information:
Ratio: Maximum 3 clients to 1 instructor.
Duration: 2 days (10.00am to 6.00pm).
Call for details on a direct assessment.
Cost: €329 per person
To carry out the course on your own boat, please contact us for details and to make arrangements.
When doing the course on your own boat, it must be fully equipped with all required safety equipment and insurance.
Course Content:
- Preparation of the boat for use.
- Clothing & equipment.
- Launch & recovery.
- Basic boat handling.
- Planing & manoeuvring while on the plane.
- Leaving & coming alongside.
- Securing to a mooring buoy.
- Anchoring.
- Man overboard.
- Application of the “Rules of the Road”.
- Regulations.
- Safety on board.
- Rope work.
- Engines & drives.
- Types of craft.
- Towing.
- Weather.
- Navigation & pilotage.
- Coastal knowledge.
Certification
Irish Sailing National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2)