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RYA Power Boat Level 2 (Public) 2017
Tynemouth Sailing Club [TSC] will be running an RYA Power Boat Level 2.
There are no pre-requisites for this course other than age. The course is suitable for complete novices.
There is not a test at the end of the course. The students are continually taught and assessed throughout to the required RYA standards. On successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the RYA Level 2 certificate.
Our instructors will make every effort to ensure you have a fun and relaxed time in the boat – and most importantly help you to pass the course.
The RYA Level 2 Certificate can be directly converted to an ICC (International Certificate of Competence, min age 16yrs).
Where Tynemouth Sailing Club ; the club is at Prior’s Haven just inside the North Pier at Tynemouth. Post Code location is NE30 4DD. There is some parking at the club or at the adjacent Spanish Battery public car park.
The Metro is within walking distance and the No 306 bus stops at the Castle/Priory.
What This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC). It includes close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery, collision regulations and basic navigation.
When:
Friday 14th of April 09:00 --> 17:00
Saturday 15th of April 09:00 --> 17:00
Clothing See attached document. We do not recommend that you buy any clothing at this stage.
Lunch Please bring a packed lunch. Hot drinks will be available.
Safety The RYA Instructors hold first aid certificates.
Age Restrictions This session is for anyone 14 years and upwards
Fee The course fee is listed below and must be paid prior to the course
- BACS payment - follow the instructions and use the reference provided by Web Collect
- Cheques payable to “Tynemouth Sailing Club”
Please ensure you complete, sign & bring the Adult Medical Form with you.
Risk Statement
Tynemouth Sailing Club is a Royal Yachting Association Recognised Training Centre and is externally inspected annually. It is also licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Service. Your training session will be supervised by an RYA qualified Powerboat Instructor and your skipper will be a qualified instructor or sailor of equivalent expertise.
Powerboating has the obvious hazards of taking place on deep cold water and the hazard of a rotating propeller. It can also place stress on the body, especially the spine. TSC has documented Risk Assessments and Operating Procedures to keep you as safe as possible and you will be taught the control measures to minimise powerboating risks as part of the course
Insurance
TSC is insured under a policy which meets RYA Club Insurance requirements including Sail Training Indemnity. TSC, TSC Volunteers, RYA Coaches, RYA Senior instructors or RYA Instructors do not accept responsibility for any loss, damage or injury suffered by persons and/or their property arising out of or during the course of their activities whilst training and/or coaching and/or instructing unless such injury loss or damage was caused by, or resulted from negligence or deliberate act.