You will meet your instructor in the morning for briefing on the day's activities, then go outside to be shown the RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat - that means it has a rigid hull with inflatable tubes around the outside). You will learn how to check over the boat and prepare it for launch - if you have already driven a powerboat this will be quite straightforward, but if you are a complete beginner you may need a little more time. Then you will launch the boat and set out to practice some basic manoeuvres in the harbour. There will be a stop for lunch, when you will cover some of the theory required - such as navigation - before more practical exercises on the water, and back to the club in the afternoon. On the second day of the course you will learn high speed driving techniques, and cover some more theory, before being awarded your certificate.
No prior experience is needed, but you should be able to swim.
2015
Various dates are available, and additional courses can be run on demand. Contact office@cyc.co.uk for more information
