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Power Boat Courses |
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Power Boat Courses |
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Throughout the year Carrickfergus Sailing Club will be running powerboat courses, on demand for anyone who is interested.
You can check the club website for the next powerboat course scheduled, or contact Gordon Kelly on 07800 757714.
This course is an introduction to boating techniques for launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer, and everyday boat handling, the use of safety equipment and background theory.
You require no previous experience.
Once completed you will be able to drive a powerboat under supervision.
Course duration is a day.
Minimum age is 8. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed
certificate.
This course provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.
The course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery, plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat.
No previous knowledge is required.
The course duration is 2 days, after which you will be self-sufficient in the skills of power boating, be aware of your own limitations and that of the craft.
The minimum age is 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed
certificate.
