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.

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