Debdale Outdoor Centre

Introduction to powerboating - level 1

Course fee - £128.00

This course provides a practical introduction to boat handling skills and safety in powerboats.  

Code	Dates	Code	Dates
P1	Jan 14	P8	Jul 7
P2	Feb 4	P9	Aug 4
P3	Mar 3	P10	Sep 1
P4	Mar 31	P11	Oct 6
P5	Apr 14	P12	Oct 27
P6	May 12	P13	Nov 24
P7	Jun 9	P14	Dec 8

 

National Powerboat Certificate - level 2 (weekend course)

Course fee - £159.00

The aim of this course is to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. Level 2 is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.

Code	Dates	Code	Dates
P15	Jan 21, 22	P22	Aug 11, 12
P16	Feb 11, 12	P23	Sep 8, 9
P17	Mar 10, 11	P24	Oct 13, 14
P18	Apr 14, 15	P25	Nov 3, 4
P19	May 19, 20	P26	Dec 1, 2
P20	Jun 16, 17	P27	Dec 8, 9
P21	Jul 14, 15

 

Coastal Endorsement - Level 2

Course fee £139.00

One day practical assessment on the level 2 syllabus on the Menai Straits, Anglesey. Pre-course experience required: Level 2 inland. Includes a preparatory evening session at Debdale Outdoor Centre.

Code	Dates
P28	Jan 24 - prep session. Jan 28 assessment.
P29	Feb 12 - prep session. Feb 25 - assessment.
P30	Mar 20 - prep session. Mar 24 - assessment.
P31	Apr 17 - prep session. Apr 21 - assessment.
P32	May 22 - prep session. May 26 - assessment.
P33	Jun 19 - prep session. Jun 23 - assessment.
P34	Jul 17 - prep session. Jul 21 - assessment.
P35	Aug 14 - prep session. Aug 18 - assessment.
P36	Sep 11 - prep session. Sep 15 - assessment.
P37	Oct 16 - prep session. Oct 20 - assessment.
P38	Nov 13 - prep session. Nov 17 - assessment.
P39	Dec 11 - prep session. Dec 15 - assessment.

 

RYA safety boat course (weekend course)

Course fee - £159.00

The safety boat course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, for racing or training activities.

Code	Dates
P40	Mar 17, 18
P41	Jun 9, 10
P42	Nov 10, 11

     

Please note, other dates can be made by arrangement, please contact the centre for details.

 

RYA intermediate powerboat course (weekend course)

Course fee £299.00

This course covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters. Pre-course experience required: Level 2 Coastal. This is a residential course based on the Menai Straits, Anglesey with accommodation included in the course fee.

Code	Dates
P43	Jul 7, 8 and the evening of Jul 3
P44	Sep 1, 2 and the evening of Aug 28

 

RYA advanced powerboat course (weekend course)

Course fee £299.00

This course covers the skills and background knowledge needed by powerboat drivers operating by day or night in known or unfamiliar waters. Candidates should be competent to the standard of the Intermediate Powerboat Certificate with a thorough knowledge of navigation and chartwork to the level of the Day Skipper shorebased certificate. You need to hold a first aid certificate and a VHF operator's certificate. This is a residential course based on the Menai Straits, Anglesey with accommodation included in the course fee.

Code	Dates
P45	Mar 3, 4 and the evening of Feb 28
P46	Nov 24, 25 and the evening of Nov 20

    

R.Y.A. powerboat instructor course

Course fee - £275.00

The Instructor is a competent, experienced powerboater who has been trained to teach powerboating up to Level 2. Candidates should hold an RYA Level 2 Powerboat certificate and a valid first aid certificate. Minimum age 16.

Code	Dates
P47	Jul 13 - 15
P48	Sep 28 - 30

          

Please note, other dates can be made by arrangement, please contact the centre for details.

R.Y.A. powerboat intructor skills assessment

Course fee - £70.00

This is a requirement for candidates for the RYA Powerboat Instructor course.

By arrangement - please contact the centre for details.

 

Please note, many of the courses available will require the hire of equipment. A full list of equipmentwith prices can be found. Alternatively you cancontact the centrefor more information.