Powerboat training

As an RYA (Royal Yachting Association) accredited training centre, the SGBA is able to provide powerboat and safety boat training course to it's members.

Powerboat and safety boat training is given by Bones (Trevor Black), a RYA Senior Instructor. Bones organises training courses for small groups at dates suitable to them. If you are interested in taking a course, please contact Bones and he will advise on course availability.

RYA Powerboat Level 2
This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It includes close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations. The course can be taken inland or on the coast and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.

RYA Safety Boat
This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities. It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying. An RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be obtained before taking this course.  

Contact Bones (Trevor Black) to enquire about powerboat or safety boat training.

Rescue Boat drivers need to have completed the RYA Powerboat 2 course

Informal adult sailing training is offered on a one-to-one or small group basis by two SGBA members.

Junior sailing courses need qualified RYA instructors. If you are an experienced sailor and would like to train as an Assistant Instructor or Instructor, contact the SGBA's RYA Course Principal, Kim Connabeer.

Junior sail training courses are held for children aged 8-16 years.

Joining the SGBA is a brilliant way of getting on the water.  You need to be a member to access the powerboat courses.