RYA Powerboat level 1 course

  • power boating

  • 6 hrs

  • Max 3 people

Taster powerboating for kids

Highlights

- Friendly, professional instruction for all levels
- Wide variety of activities from beginners to advanced
- Ideal for families, kids, and groups
- Located at Abersoch Beach, a stunning seaside spot
- Flexible bookings and inclusive safety gear

Description

This course is mostly for children who want to get a basic understanding of powerboating.

The course covers low speed boat handling skills such as anchoring, man over board, coming alongside another boat, picking up a morning.

For ages 8+.

1 day course.

For ages 12+ we recommend going straight to RYA Powerboat level 2.



Requirements

  1. Ages 8+
  2. No previous experience needed

What to bring


  1. A change of clothes.
  2. Lunch or money to buy lunch at a local cafe/shop.
  3. Suitable clothing for weather


Itinerary

  1. Greet
  2. Clothing & equipment check.
  3. Session 1
  4. Lunch
  5. Session
  6. Debrief



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£260.00
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£260.00
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Upcoming availability

September

September 2025

October

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Absolutely amazing company and couple! We had the greatest session learning to paddle board. It was our first time and we all managed to stand up (just about) with the amazing patience and expertise of these wonderful ...

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My husband and I completed the power boat level 2 course on sat and Sun 12th and 13th April at Abersoch Hydro. The whole team were excellent. Will our instructor was very friendly, professional and his knowledge was ...

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We had such a great paddle boarding session at Abersoch this week. First of the season, in fact! Andy and Danielle were so friendly and welcoming and put our slightly nervous younger ones at ease. Everything is well ...

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