RYA Powerboat Course
Introduction to Course
The feeling of the wind in your hair on the open ocean, driving your own boat, is a feeling that is pretty hard to beat! This course enables you to rent out a small power boat anywhere in the world. You maybe wish to drive a RIB, have bought your first sports boat or need a certificate to drive a powerboat up to 10m - if you can answer yes to any of these questions then this internationally recognised two-day course is for you.
The Powerboat Level 2 is also known as the National Powerboat Certificate and provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.
We use highly experienced RYA instructors that the AWdF have worked with for 30 years, lots of our volunteers have done their RYA Small Boat Skipper Course whilst they are with us, some of their favourite memories of Tenerife.
If you want the chance to be surrounded by cetacean researchers and likeminded people who are passionate about ocean conservation, whilst being out on the clear and warm waters, reliable sea conditions and great weather in Tenerife, then this course is definitely for you. There is also the chance to see the resident species of Pilot Whale and Bottlenose Dolphin whilst out on the water.
Who should take this course?
By the end of this course you will have learnt:
The Powerboat Level 2 is also known as the National Powerboat Certificate and provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.
We use highly experienced RYA instructors that the AWdF have worked with for 30 years, lots of our volunteers have done their RYA Small Boat Skipper Course whilst they are with us, some of their favourite memories of Tenerife.
If you want the chance to be surrounded by cetacean researchers and likeminded people who are passionate about ocean conservation, whilst being out on the clear and warm waters, reliable sea conditions and great weather in Tenerife, then this course is definitely for you. There is also the chance to see the resident species of Pilot Whale and Bottlenose Dolphin whilst out on the water.
Who should take this course?
- Students, aspiring marine biologists, divers, anglers, lifeboat crew, offshore wind farm workers, wake-boarders and water-skiers.
By the end of this course you will have learnt:
- Launching and recovery
- Boat handling
- Securing to a buoy
- Anchoring
- Leaving and coming alongside
- Man overboard drills
- Pilotage
- Steering in tidal waters
- How to be a self-sufficient power-boater in the right conditions
- How to be aware of your limitations and those of your craft
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course structure
- Duration: 2 days
- Prerequisites: The minimum age for this course is 12.
Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate.
We only run this course for under 16’s if the parent or guardian is also taking the course. - Additional options:
FREE careers session with AWdF mentor
FREE workshop on working in marine conservation around the world
Price & information£450* including accommodation/food at the AWdF base
£350* for the course only (provide your own food and accommodation) *does not include flights. Course start dates: Third Monday of the month starting in April |
Note: When you reserve your place the total amount of your booking will be shown but today you will only have to pay the £50/€50 deposit. The deposit is fully refundable in the event that you can not participate because of COVID-19.
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Discounts are available for groups, families and course bundles, please email ed@fairearthfoundation.org for more information on pricing and discounts.
Maximum capacity per course intake - 8 people. We want to ensure that every member of the team receives one on one tailored training, limiting the number of people we can take for each intake. Places are limited so don't hesitate to book.
General Course Information
For more information about our course structure and what you are gaining by doing a Fair Earth Foundation Course, please visit our Extra Information Page.
Requirements
How to apply?
BOOK NOW on the calendar above. For more information please email ed@fairearthfoundation.org.
Application Deadlines
There are no deadlines for applications, but places will be filled on a first come first serve basis and there are limited places for each course intake. If you want to secure your place, please reserve your place for 2021 course intake now.
Maximum capacity per course intake - 8 people. We want to ensure that every member of the team receives one on one tailored training, limiting the number of people we can take for each intake. Places are limited so don't hesitate to book.
General Course Information
For more information about our course structure and what you are gaining by doing a Fair Earth Foundation Course, please visit our Extra Information Page.
Requirements
- The minimum age for this course is 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate. We only run this course for under 16’s if the parent or guardian is also taking the course.
- We only want to work with enthusiastic individuals and people with great positive attitudes. We work with small groups so that we can work at different levels of ability, with tailored learning and mentorship to suit all abilities and previous experience.
How to apply?
BOOK NOW on the calendar above. For more information please email ed@fairearthfoundation.org.
Application Deadlines
There are no deadlines for applications, but places will be filled on a first come first serve basis and there are limited places for each course intake. If you want to secure your place, please reserve your place for 2021 course intake now.