Objective
To develop boathandling, seamanship, pilotage and navigation skills to the standards required to skipper a planing powerboat safely by day in all coastal waters and by night in waters with which you are familiar.
Previous Knowledge / Experience
MUST hold the National Powerboat Certificate or equivalent. It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a First Aid and VHF SRC.
Duration
17 Hours including a pilotage exercise conducted at night, where the candidate holds a navigation qualification equal to the ISA Coastal Navigation for Small Boats.
Otherwise this course is lengthened to 25 Hours.
To develop boathandling, seamanship, pilotage and navigation skills to the standards required to skipper a planing powerboat safely by day in all coastal waters and by night in waters with which you are familiar.
Previous Knowledge / Experience
MUST hold the National Powerboat Certificate or equivalent. It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a First Aid and VHF SRC.
Duration
17 Hours including a pilotage exercise conducted at night, where the candidate holds a navigation qualification equal to the ISA Coastal Navigation for Small Boats.
Otherwise this course is lengthened to 25 Hours.
Advanced Powerboat Certificate
Professional but Friendly Training and Activities
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Material Covered / Syllabus
Preparation of Boat for a coastal passage, Pacing, Lee Shore landing & recovery, Rough Weather handling, Weather forecasting for coastal trips, Practical Navigation using conventional and electronic equipment (incl. RADAR), Passage Planning, Passage Making - Day & Night, Tidal Heights at secondary ports, IRPCS, Boat Types and suitability, Communications, Sea Anchors, Search Patterns, Engine fault-finding & emergency repairs, Care & Maintenance.
Preparation of Boat for a coastal passage, Pacing, Lee Shore landing & recovery, Rough Weather handling, Weather forecasting for coastal trips, Practical Navigation using conventional and electronic equipment (incl. RADAR), Passage Planning, Passage Making - Day & Night, Tidal Heights at secondary ports, IRPCS, Boat Types and suitability, Communications, Sea Anchors, Search Patterns, Engine fault-finding & emergency repairs, Care & Maintenance.
Joining Information
When:
Usually in the winter but available on request.
Contact Us to arrange.
What to Bring:
Waterproofs and warm clothes
We Lifejackets which must have a light.
Boats Used:
6.7mtr Excalibur RIB - 'Nightvision' (seen left)
We can also deliver in your own boat once it meets minimum criteria.
Age:
It is illegal in Ireland for Under 16s to operate a powerboat capable of over 17 knots.
Under 12s may not operate a boat with an engine rated greater than 5 HP.
Price: €380
Booking:
When:
Usually in the winter but available on request.
Contact Us to arrange.
What to Bring:
Waterproofs and warm clothes
We Lifejackets which must have a light.
Boats Used:
6.7mtr Excalibur RIB - 'Nightvision' (seen left)
We can also deliver in your own boat once it meets minimum criteria.
Age:
It is illegal in Ireland for Under 16s to operate a powerboat capable of over 17 knots.
Under 12s may not operate a boat with an engine rated greater than 5 HP.
Price: €380
Booking:
This course is a requirement for passenger boat skippers' Commercial Endorsements, get more details here.
| Introduction to Powerboating |
| National Powerboat Certificate |
|
Junior National Powerboat Certificate |
| Recreational Powerboat Certificate |
| Safety Boat Certificate |
| Advanced Powerboat Certificate |
| Powerboat Instructor |
Once payment is complete you will be directed to submit a booking form
