Description
Irish Sailing Association Introduction to Powerboating Course
More dates and times available on request!
Must be over 16 years old
Course runs 9am to 5pm
The aim of this powerboat course is to provide a short practical introduction to boat handling and safety on powerboats being used on all Irish waters. The course lasts 7 hours, there is no requirement for previous experience.
Course content includes:
- Boat preparation
- Clothing and equipment
- Basic boat handling
- Planing and manoeuvring on the plane
- Leaving and coming alongside
- Securing to a mooring
- Anchoring
- Man Overboard
- Rules of the Road
- Regulations
- Safety on board
- Rope work
- Towing
- Weather
- Navigation & Pilotage
- Coastal Knowledge
All practical elements are performed as a crew member on a powerboat.
Discount for group booking!