RYA Powerboating
HHSC provides RYA power boat courses. The courses are run at near to cost price, including the RYA certificate plus log book and handbook.
The courses are organised to provide members with a internationally recognised qualification. The qualification also enables members to volunteer as safety crew for club events.
If you are a new member and already have an RYA power boating qualification please contact the Chief Powerboat Instructor for a familiarisation session with club procedures so that you can sign up on the duty roster.
An advanced Safety Boat course is organised each year to qualify our coxswains.
If you have any questions about powerboating at HHSC please direst them to the Chief Powerboat Instructor: powerboat-instructor@hillheadsc.org.uk
HHSC will be running the following power boating courses in the forthcoming year, all courses will be dependent on there being enough students, all timings are indicative and will be confirmed prior to the course:
Powerboat level 2 This course provides the skills and background knowledge needed by a competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. This is an over 16 / Adult course, however experienced PB1 Youth Powerboat students will be accepted subject to approval of the Chief Instructor and Youth Co-ordinator. If during the course students do not achieve the required standard a Powerboat 1 certificate may be awarded instead.
Course 2.2 (https://www.hillheadsc.org.uk/... )
- Friday 28th March 2025 Introduction/ theory 19.00 -2100 hrs
- Saturday 29th March 2025 starting at 0800 Full day 1600 finish
- Sunday 30th March 2025 starting at 0900 Full day 1630 finish
Cost £125 including certificate and Start Powerboating handbook. A log book will be required for the course these will be available to order at £7
Youth Powerboat (https://www.hillheadsc.org.uk/...) This course will provide a practical introduction to boat handling skills. The HHSC course covers slightly more than the syllabus as this makes for a more useful duty crew. This course is suitable for a newcomer to power boating.
- Friday 14th March 2025 Introduction/ theory 19.00 - 2100 hrs.
- Saturday 15th March 2025 starting at 0830 Full day 1700 finish
- Sunday 16th March 2025 starting at 0900 Full day 1600 finish
Cost £100 including certificate and log book
Hill Head Sailing Club only provides power boating courses to enable the club to provide crews for its safety boats. As such the courses are run at near to cost price including RYA certificate plus log book and handbook charges as required.
There is a requirement that those who enrol on the courses assist with supporting Hill Head Sailing Club as safety boat crew for races or training programs as part of their volunteer duties. Priority on the course will also be given to members who are actively taking part in club activities.
Numbers on the courses are strictly limited by the number of instructors / powerboats available. There will be if required, a reserve list for each course. As our powerboat courses are run to provide crews for our safety boats preference will be given to those with sailing ability irrespective of whether signed on the main or reserve list. Therefore those signed up will only be accepted if they have proven sailing ability at Hill Head Sailing Club unless space available.
Payment must be made on booking the course using the on-line payment system.
In Sailing Club Manager go to Calendar and follow the Booking link when advised in the Newsletter that booking is open.
In accordance with Club Rules the course fee will have to be paid for cancellations unless a suitable reserve is available to fill the place. The person attending the course will be the person signed on the list; substitutions cannot be accepted unless there is no one on the reserve list.
Safety Boat Course
It is planned to run a Safety boat course subject to demand - The minimum standards for the RYA Safety Boat course are:
- Age: At least 16 years old
- Experience: The club will expect 2 years Powerboat experience and must hold a RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate,
- Knowledge: Must have a basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers
- Skills: Be able to provide safety cover for a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing
There will be a requirement to complete a self-assessment and a pre assessment with and instructor prior to the course. Coxs need a First Aid qualification. (HHSC First Aid Courses)
- Friday 19th September 2025 Introduction/ theory 19.00-2100
- Saturday 20th September 2025 0900 - 1700
- Sunday 21st September 2025 0900 1700
Cost £ To Be Confirmed
If Interested in the Safety Boat Course please complete this expression of interest form Safety Boat EoI Form
Any questions please contact the Chief Powerboat Instructor, Andrew Goodman
Powerboat-instructor@hillheadsc.org.uk
