RYA Powerboat Course joining information:

POST COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

School Boat Tuition:

Location: Port of Poole Marina, Poole BH15 4AJ

Course timings:

RYA Powerboat Level 1 or Level 2 = 09:30 - 17:00 / 17:30 each day

RYA Powerboat Level 1 or Level 2 = Winter course timings (Oct - Feb) = 09:00 - 16:00/16:30 each day

Prior to the course:

Each student to Complete eMedical declaration form - SEE RED TAB BELOW

What to bring:

Passport sized photo (45mm x 35mm / HxW)) with your name printed on the reverse (Powerboat Level 2 ONLY)
Packed lunch / drinks
Summer: Warm jumper, Jacket, sunglasses, suncream, cap, soft soled shoes (i.e. trainers)
Winter: warm clothing, Jacket, including a hat, gloves, soft soled shoes (i.e. trainers/boots)
Hand Sanitiser
Face Covering
Waterproofs / Wet weather gear - rain coat & waterproof trousers if you have them, we will be unable to provide these items during this time (COVID). Regardless of how sunny it is, it is generally much cooler afloat + we can't stop all the sea spray..

Additional considerations during covid-19

BEFORE:

DO NOT attend training if you develop COVID-19 symptoms or live with someone who has
DO NOT attend training if you are vulnerable, at risk or advised to shield
DO NOT take public transport where possible

ASHORE:

DO maintain social distancing (1m+)
DO carry out additional hygiene measures
DO be understanding of your instructors requests to maintain COVID safety
DO expect to complete theory sessions outside (i.e. dress appropriately)
DO consider 1st whether you need to touch i.e. door handles etc

TOILET / FACILITIES:

DO wash your hands before you leave
DO be aware the toilet area will NOT be cleaned between each use

AFLOAT:

DO listen to your instructors requests on seating & moving around the powerboat & pontoon / marina areas
DO wear a face covering when unable to maintain 1m+ distance
DO use hand sanitiser regularly, particularly before touching the powerboat controls
DO be conscientious about not touching your face & during a cough/sneeze do so into your elbow.

END OF DAY:

DO dispose of PPE responsibly
DO return any kit you have borrowed to your instructor ready for cleaning / disinfection

WHAT WE WILL DO:

Loan you a lifejacket
Provide alcohol hand sanitiser if you do not have you own
Clean & sanitise kit & key touch points prior to your arrival

Shorebased sessions during covid-19

Theory / shorebased sessions will be completed outside our portakabin maintaining 1m+ distancing. Should the weather not allow this (i.e. heavy rain) then shorebased sessions will be run online via Zoom with a member of our training team.

Course overview:

RYA Powerboat Level 1

DAY 1: Personal equipment and buoyancy, Introduction to the boat & equipment, familiarisation, holding off, picking up a mooring, man overboard recovery, marina work

RYA Powerboat Level 2

DAY 1 : Personal equipment and buoyancy, Introduction to the boat & equipment, familiarisation, holding off, picking up a mooring, man overboard recovery, turning in a confined space, marina work

DAY 2: Pilotage/passage planning, Anchoring, Rules of the road, Emergency actions, Planing speed