Level One:  One Day
The RYA Level One course acts as a good introduction to the world of power boating. Run over one day the course's aim is to: "provide a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats." Your instructor will cover the following topics with you during your day.

Launch & Recovery
Preparation of the Boat
Boat handling
Picking up and securing to a mooring buoy
Leaving and coming alongside
Being towed

The shore based element of the day will cover: Personal buoyancy; insurance; loading and how this effects handling & performance, balance & trim; crew members; awareness of other water users; application of the collision regulations (IRPCS); local bylaws; accepting a tow and rope work.

Pre course requirements: No prior boating experience is necessary.