Powerboat Courses (+ refresher training)

RYA Powerboat Level 1

A 1 day course for any member from age 8 upwards concentrating on basic boat handling and safety. SVYC encourage under 16s to take these courses to ensure the waters around the Club are a safer place to be for all water users.  The Course normally uses the Club's RIBs, but if you wish to use your own boat then please contact the Training Team. The ratio is three students to one Instructor per boat. Included in the Course Fee is the RYA Powerboat Logbook G20. 

Powerboat Level 2

A 2 day course concentrating on boat handling and safety. In line with RYA guidelines, we encourage under 16s to learn correct powerboating techniques. Level 2 is available for any member from age 12 upwards. The Course normally uses the Club's RIBs, but if you wish to use your own boat then please contact the Training Team. The ratio is three students to one Instructor per boat. Included in the Course Fee is the RYA Powerboat Logbook G20.  Success in the assessment on day two will earn candidates either the Powerboat Level 1 or 2 Certificate depending on ability.

SVYC Powerboat Refresher Training

This course is for anyone wanting to remind themselves of RYA techniques for performing Powerboat maneuvers. If you infrequently use your boat or youve just got a new boat and would like to have a refresher course onboard prior to heading off alone book in for one of these courses. The course can also be taken using Club RIBs.