POWERBOATING
Our powerboat training falls into three disciplines; open powerboats (up to 10m), motor cruisers (over 10m) and personal watercraft (Jet Skis). We run the full range of RYA courses in each discipline. We also offer a range of BWS Ski Boat Driver and BSAC dive boat operator courses.
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SAILING
Our RYA sailing courses fall into four disciplines- dinghy sailing, keelboating, multi hull sailing and sail cruising. Yacht sailing can be inshore, offshore or trans ocean. Bareboat and skippered charter are available. We also compete in a large number of International yacht racing events on both sides of the Atlantic.
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SHOREBASED TRAINING
We offer a wide range of support courses in First Aid, safety, communications, boat care, navigation and meteorology. A lot of courses lead to world recognised RYA, STCW or HSE qualifications, others are Stormforce specific courses such as 12-volt electric or Weather for Yachtsmen.
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INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
How do you fancy teaching boating to others. We train hundreds of sailing and powerboat instructors every year across all disciples. Join a short instructor course or a fast-track instructor programme.
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YOUTH COURSES
All three centres are child friendly, why should the adults have all the fun? Our junior courses in sailing and Powerboating are aimed at 7-11 year olds. Our youth courses are aimed at 12-15 year olds. Our holidays are suitable for all ages.
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FAST TRACK COURSES
A range of modular training courses to allow sailors and power boaters to fast track their way into our industry. These courses work because they consolidate all of the necessary training into a short time period and we run with a low ratio of students to instructor.
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SUPER YACHT TRAINING
Thousands of “wannabe” crew are attracted by the sunshine, high salaries and global travel of the super yacht industry. If this appeals to you then there is no question that you need the right training on your CV before anyone will even consider you.
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BWS Ski Boat Driver Level 2
Aims:
The course will give those who already hold the RYA Level 2 Powerboat certificate the knowledge and training required to tow water skiers and wake boarders.
Course Duration:
2 to 2.5 hours
Pre Requisites:
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- Minimum age of 16 years
- Member of British Water Ski (BWS). You can become a member on the day of the course.
Course Conditions:
You will need to provide a water skier or wake boarder to ski for you during the training and assessment. If you would like us to provide the skier, the course fee will double.
Alternatively, if you can ski or wakeboard then you and a friend will be able to train together and ski for each other.
Course Content:
Once you have booked your place on the course, we will send you a PDF of the course notes, which you can read in advance. The practical component of the course includes:
- Stowage of skis and /or boards onboard
- Towing skiers or wakeboaders
- Recovery of skiers or wakeboarders
There is also a short multiple choice paper based on the course notes we will have sent you in advance.
What's Included:
- Use of one of our RIBs or powerboats
- Fuel
- Loan of a life jacket
- Use of a wake board, towline and impact vest
- Training & Assessment
- Course notes in PDF format
- Free parking on site
What's Not Included:
- BWS Membership Fee (£68 at time of writing)
- Ski Boat Driver Level 2 Certificate (£20 at time of writing)
- Wetsuit and spray top (£5 hire if booked in advance)
Optional Extras:
- RYA ICC power 10m (International Licence) £40
- If there is a group of two or more of you we can combine the RYA Powerboat Level 2 and the BWS Ski Boat Driver Level 2 into a 2-day course
Booking:
Please contact the office for booking information.
Price: £105
Please call the office on 02380 231 122 to book this course.
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Shamrock Quay Marina, William Street, Southampton, Hants, SO14 5QL
Telephone: 02380 231 122
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