Dell Quay Sailing Club

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Dell Quay Sailing Club is certified as a Royal Yachting AssociationTraining Centre

Powerboat Course schedule

Courses are open to DQSC members only!

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	RYA Powerboat Level 2 Consolidating skills and trying new ones
Assumed knowledge	None. May be preceded by Level 1 Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of craft Able to helm club safety boats under the guidance of someone with RYA Safety Boat course for safety boat duties
Minimum duration	2 Days
Minimum age	12 Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate.
Course content	Personal safety equipment and equipment to be carried in a powerboat. Launching and recovery. Slow speed manoeuvring. Manoeuvring in a confined space. Leaving and coming alongside. Anchoring. Man overboard recovery. Towing and being towed. Securing to a mooring buoy. Planning speed manoeuvring. Day time pilotag. Theory
Ability after course	Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of craft
Dates	27th/28th October 2018 24th/25th November 2018 23rd/24th March 2019 6th/7th April 2019
	Booking Online

	RYA Safetyboat Certificate This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying.
Assumed knowledge	Basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to this course
Minimum duration	2 Day
Minimum age	16 years
Course content	Preparation boat handling dinghy rescue windsurfer rescue kayak or canoe rescue towing end-of-day procedures safety suitability of craft communication rescuing other water users
Ability after course	Able to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing
Dates	27th/28th October 2018 24th/25th November 2018 6th/7th April 2019
	Booking Online

Please Note:

The cost of each course is £40.00 per person which includes all course publications and a certificates. You may also be required to provide a passport photo for some certifications.
Courses are only available to club members and candidates must be aged18 and over. However, applications will be accepted from club members aged 15 years and over who require Powerboat Level 2 as part of their professional development working towards Dinghy Instructor.
If the course is indicated as a multi day course candidates must attend all days.
The Club requires members to hold a minimum of Safety Boat certificate in order to perform Club Safety Boat Helm duties.
Applicants are prioritised with those members going on to become Instructors and those needed for the safe operation of the race programme receiving priority.

Please check back regularly as further courses may be added throughout the year