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 RYA Safety Boat course is organised regularly to qualify PB2 as coxswains.
If you have any questions about powerboating at HHSC please direst them to the Chief Powerboat Instructor: powerboat-instructor@hillheadsc.org.uk
HHSC run the following power boating courses, all courses will be dependent on there being enough students. Details of planned course can be found here HHSC Calendar
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.
If Interested in the HHSC RYA Power Boat 2 Course Expression of Interest Fill out form
Safety Boat Course
HHSC run Safety Boat to enable the club to provide safety support for club watersports activities, predominantly sailing.
Safety boat courses are run subject subject to demand - The minimum standards for the RYA Safety Boat course are:
- Age: At least 16 years old
- Experience: The club will expect a minimum of 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 drive a powerboat competently 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 Run RYA First Aid Courses twice a year.
If Interested in the Safety Boat Course please complete this expression of interest form Safety Boat EoI Form
Youth Powerboat his 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.
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 therefore for those who enrol on the courses to 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.
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.
Any questions please contact the Chief Powerboat Instructor, Andrew Goodman
Powerboat-instructor@hillheadsc.org.uk
