POWERBOATING

Since 1992, Spinnakers has developed a reputation for offering the highest quality instruction, equipment, safety and of course fun. We specialise in providing 'hands on' courses with supporting theory, which are designed to ensure you are confident to handle powerboats on inland and tidal waters. Whether you are buying a rib, wanting to use a boat abroad or been boating for a long time but have no qualification, we have a programme to suit you. The Exe estuary provides the perfect and often challenging environment for learning essential operating skills giving access to open sea, tidal estuary and close quarters dockside areas. We use Ribs that are well maintained and engines replaced regularly. We teach on a 3:1ratio and all courses include wet weather gear, buoyancy aids, log books and certificates.

RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 (PB2)

This 2 day course is designed to equip you with all the basic skills and background knowledge to become a competent powerboat driver. No previous experience is needed for this course. You'll learn how to launch and recover from a road trailer, Low and high-speed manoeuvres and seamanship skills such as man over board, recovery, anchoring and coming alongside jetty/moored boat. Also qualifies you for an International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

Cost: £195

NEW Powerboat Youth Level 1 (PBY1)

Minimum age is 8 and the course follows the above with the launch & recovery section only observed. Cost: £165

Cevni Test

If you want to take your boat abroad through the European waterways systems, (canals, rivers, lakes) then this test is what you need. Study the book that can be purchased from the centre called 'Euro regualtions for Inland Water users' and then pass a 14 question multiple-choice test.

Cost £15

RYA Safety Boat Course

This is a 2 day course covering fleet rescue and the techniques required when rescuing small craft. Dates and availability on request.

Cost: £225