The candidate should have the equivalent of at least one full seasons powerboat handling experience.
The candidate must complete the practical exercise described below, and satisfactorily answer questions on the theory section.
Candidates seeking assessment on coastal waters will demonstrate a knowledge and practical application of the coastal section below.
A word of warning, this is a direct assessment with no tuition involved. If you aren't sure how to complete each of the tasks below then a direct assessment may not be for you. We generally discourage direct assessments unless there is a proven experience in boat handling.
Students should have a knowledge of the below manoeuvres and be able to demonstrate then all to a basic level
Understands
£150 per person for up to 2 hours, including on water and theory sessions
£250 for up to 4 hours, including boat familiarisation, recap of theory sessions and the assessments above
Own boat assessment - 2 hours £120 including RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate if level achieved.