R.Y.A. Introduction to Powerboating -
Level 1

1-Day Course

This is a one day introduction to Powerboating, that covers the practical aspects of safety in powerboats and basic boat handling. It is recommended that this course is followed up with the Powerboat Level 2 course.

Please call the centre to arrange a date for this course.

Cost:           £75.00 SSU Student Rate (and SSU Staff)
                   £99.00  Public Rate

R.Y.A. National Powerboat Certificate Course -
Level 2

2-Day Course

This course will introduce the newcomer to the sport of Power Boating, including  different types of powerboats, basic boat checks, pre launch checks, basic powerboat handling skills at both low and high speed and how to plan a short coastal passage then carry it out using the skills taught. 

Assessment will be conducted on a continual basis and by a small practical and oral assessment at the end of the second day.

The level 2 qualification is strongly advised as it is recognised as the basic minimum standard to drive a powerboat.

International Certificate of Competence also available. 

Course dates:	6th-7th Feb, 13th-14th Feb, 20th-21st Feb, 27th-28th Feb. 6th-7th Mar, 13th-14th Mar, 20th-21st Mar, 27th-28th Mar. 10th-11th Apl, 17th-18th Apl, 24th-25th Apl. 8th-9th May,15th-16th May, 22nd-23rd May. 5th-6th Jun, 12th-13th Jun,19th-20th Jun, 26th-27th Jun. 3rd-4th Jul. 10th-11th Jul, 17th-18th Jul. Courses are also available at other times in the week and on demand Please ring 01489 556298 for more details.
Cost :	£115.00  SSU Student Rate (and SSU Staff) £199.00 Public Rate
Entry Requirements:	None

R.Y.A.Safety Boat

2-Day Course

This course covers the teaching of the Safety Boat course of the RYA Powerboat Scheme and includes practical sessions afloat and teaching theory.

Course Dates:	17th-18th Apl. 5th-6th Jun. Courses are also available at other times and on demand. Please phone 01489 556298 for more details.
Cost:	£115.00 SSU Student Rate (and SSU Staff) £199.00 Public Rate
Entry Requirements:	RYA Level 2 Powerboat Coastal. Highly desirable, first aid certificate and Short Range Radio certificate.

 

R.Y.A.Powerboat Intermediate/Day Navigation course

2 -Day Course

The course aims to teach day-time navigation in coastal waters using ribs. The content of the course will include:- How to plan a day cruise, using a mixture of traditional navigation means and GPS navigation, including the use of chart plotters. Tidal heights calculations, buoyage and pilotage, along with boat preparation, weather, boat handling, including man overboard, and passage marking will also be covered during the course.

Course Dates:               Cost:	13th-14th Feb. 27th-28th Mar. 24th-25th Apl. 15th-16th May. 12th-13th Jun.   £115.00 SSU Student Rate (and SSU Staff) £199.00  Public Rate
Prior Experience:	Candidates should have Powerboat Level 2 with Coastal endorsement, and ideally should hold a curent First Aid award and SRC certificate.Candidates should also revise the following coll.regs. 5,7,8,9,13-17,23 prior to starting the course

R.Y.A. Advanced Powerboat 

2-Day Course

The aim is to teach boat handling, seamanship, pilotage and navigation in a planning powerboat by day and night in tidal coastal waters.

Course dates:	20th-21st Feb.
Cost:	£175.00 SSU Student Rate (and SSU Staff) £225.00 Public Rate
Entry Requirements:	Candidates should be competent  up to RYA Intermediate Powerboat standard and navigational ability up to Day Skipper Shorebased Level. The  applicants must hold a current First Aid Certificate and an SRC (VHF) Operators Certificate.

RYA Powerboat Instructor Pre-Entry Assessment

This is a now a compulsory pre-requisite for attending the Powerboat Instructrors course. The assessment which will be carried out by an RYA Powerboat Trainer, will ensure the candidate has the appropriate knowledge and driving skills required before being able to go on to the course itself. Your driving skills need to be at the highest standard before considering the assessment.

Course Dates: 29th Mar 2010  

Cost £49.00 SSU Student Rate (and SSU Staff), £90.00 Public Rate

R.Y.A Powerboat Instructor's Course

3-Day Course

This is a 3-day course for those people wishing to become RYA Powerboat Instructors. The course prepares applicants to become Instructors by covering all aspects of the Level 2 syllabus and how to teach it. Applicants wil be required to give both classroom and practical presentations which will be assessed by an external Moderator

Course Dates:	30th Mar -1st Apl 2010
Cost:	£199.00 SSU Student Rate (and SSU Staff) £249.00 Public Rate
Entry Requirements:	Applicants must have completed a pre-entry assessment and hold the RYA Powerboat Level 2 (coastal) Award, hold a current first aid certificate and membership of the RYA. they should also have at least 5 seasons experience of powerboat driving or 1 season if you have been driving full-time as part of their job. Ideally they should also hold an SRC Operators licence.

R.Y.A. Advanced Powerboat Instructor Course

2-Day Course

This is a 2-day course for RYA Powerboat Instructors who wish to teach the advanced syllabus. Applicants must  hold the Advanced award.  On successful completion of the course the applicant will be able to teach the RYA Advanced Powerboat course. The course's main aim will be on how to deliver the advanced syllabus.

Course dates:	20th - 21st Mar 2010
Cost:	£175.00 (SSU Student Rate (and SSU Staff) £249.00 Public Rate
Entry Requirements	RYA Powerboat Instructors (coastal), holder of an RYA Advanced Powerboat Award, current RYA membership and first aid.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available on campus subject to availability.

A list of local bed and breakfast establishments can be supplied on request. Other meals can be bought from the refectory on the adjoining campus.

Application Forms

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To book your place these courses please call the centre to check availability. Then print these forms off and send them to:

Watersports Centre
Southampton Solent University
Newtown Road
Warsash
S031 9ZL

Telephone 01489 556298
Fax 01489 556155