PB1 (02) Start Powerboating

RYA PB1 - the entry level to Powerboating.

The course provides a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats and will be conducted in one of the SGBA safety boats, finalizing with an RYA PB1 certificate endorsed for displacement boats. The day will start with a short introduction to boating followed by a day predominantly based on the water where not only the practical skills will be learned, but most of the theoretical knowledge will also be gained and put into practice.

Aim: To teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats

Pre-Entry Requirements: No previous knowledge required

Duration: One day

Ratio: The ratio of students to instructor will not exceed 3:1

Minimum Age: 8 years old.

Cost Includes: RYA publication Start Powerboating eBook and course completion certificate.

RYA Powerboat Scheme Syllabus & Logbook (G20) is available to purchase directly online from the RYA using this link . You will need to packed lunch.

Details of this year's PB1 courses are available on the calendar. Guidance for the online booking process can be found here. If you have any questions please contact pb2@sgba.org.uk

The course is taught by our own Club Based Powerboat Instructors.

Last updated 12:31am on 21 December 2024