Powerboat Courses: Level 1 course and Safety Boat course – March 2026
We are running 2 different powerboat courses over the extended weekend of St Patrick’s Day:
Introduction to Powerboating (level 1)
March 16th, 2026
Course Title : Introduction to Powerboating (level 1)
Course Times : 1-day, 10am-5pm
Course Fees : €120pp
Minimum Age : 16 years
Max number of participants: 6
No previous experience required! If you have never driven a powerboat before and are looking for an informative and exhilarating day on the water this is for you.:
- Preparation of powerboat for going to sea
- Starting the engine and safety checks
- Basic manoeuvres and ropework, e.g. parking and tying up to a dock
- Undertaking a RIB trip
- High Speed Handling
- What to do in a Man Over Board situation
- 3 students to 1 instructor per boat
Safety Boat Course:
March 15th, 16th and 17th
Course Title : Irish Sailing Safety Boat Course
Accreditation : Irish Sailing (Irish Qualification)
Cost : €180pp
Course Times : 15th: 6 to 9 pm (shore-based) / 16th: 9.00am to 5pm / 17th: practical assessment in situation: 10.00am to 2pm
Max number of participants: 3
Minimum Age : 17
Participants must hold a National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2) or an equivalent certificate and well over 20 hours of driving experience following qualification. It is strongly recommended that participants hold a VHF radio operators certificate and a first aid certificate.
- Preparation of boat for use
- Basic boat handling
- Race management (sailing boats)
- Approaching and assisting sailing dinghies, windsurfers, canoes & kayaks, kite-surfers
- Towing
- Boat types
- Incident management and medical emergencies.
- Part of the course involves simulating dinghy rescue and you may get wet.
Please register below for either course:
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