RYA First Aid
- Deacons Marina, Bridge Rd, Bursledon, Southampton SO31 8AZ
- info@mendezmarine.co.uk
- +44 01489 588977
For safeguarding purposes we do not to mix 8 – 16 year old with unknown adults. Therefore courses for 16 year old’s and under are organised on a 1:1 or family / friend basis as a bespoke or group price. Please call to discuss dates.
How can I take this course?
For the RYA Powerboat Level 1 course we train in our Zodiac Pro rib ‘Nip Too’. Classroom work will be undertaken at the Mendez Marine office.
None
1 day – generally 9am – 5pm
8 years – 8 – 14 year olds will need to have a parent available during the day
Preparation: launching and recovery, safety equipment, pre-start checks, personal buoyancy. Boat handling and manoeuvres: starting and stopping, use of kill cord, steering controls, securing to a buoy, leaving and coming alongside, being towed. Theory and background: IRPCS, ropework, awareness of other water users.
G48 Start Powerboating and Certificate
G60 Pocket Guide to Boating Knots, G20 RYA Powerboat Scheme; syllabus and log book, G13 Powerboat Handbook. All recommended books can be purchased from the office.
