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Powerboating Westminster Boating Base is a Royal Yachting Association approved centre offering RYA Powerboating Levels 1, 2 and Safety Boat Certificates and the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) with CEVNI (Code Europeen des Voies de Navigation Interieure) endorsement. The CEVNI is a required endorsement for anyone using their boat on inland European waterways. The following information applies to both
youths and adults. All courses are run in our own powerboats. Certificates
will be endorsed for planing craft. All our courses take place at our
centre on the tidal Thames which allows us to issue a coastal endorsement
on your certificate. RYA LEVELS 1 & 2 NATIONAL
POWERBOAT CERTIFICATE There are no pre-requisites for this course other than our minimum age of 10 yrs. Cost: £300 for a 2 day course. Courses run 10am-6pm each day with a break for lunch. 2010 Course Dates: April 11 & 18
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF
COMPETENCE (ICC) (pleasure craft) Across Europe, the ICC is acceptable for British Citizens or residents using a British flagged vessel for leisure. Other countries may accept the ICC for their native flagged vessels, eg. if you were to rent a boat in Europe. This ICC will allow the holder to drive powerboats up to 10 metres in length. If you hold an RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate you can convert directly with the RYA, otherwise you will need to attend an ICC course or if you are an experienced powerboat driver you can undergo a one-day assessment of your abilities by arrangement with us. For those that have significant experience in driving boats and a thorough knowledge of navigation, a pass can usually be achieved in one day. Cost: A one day direct assessment for experienced helms can be made on a one-to-one basis for £250.
CEVNI (CODE EUROPEEN DES VOIES
DE NAVIGATION INTERIEURE) TEST:
RYA SAFETY BOAT CERTIFICATE Due to unpredictable weather conditions, there may be little or no need to undertake an actual rescue and simulating this is difficult. You can learn the theory but it is another matter doing it for real! Those wishing to offer their services on a voluntary basis by crewing our safety boats on actual sessions will get the chance to log many hours of driving and gain first-hand experience of how to manage fleet safety and assist troubled sailors and kayakers. You will not be charged for this! Contact us for details of ideal times to attend.
Are you a Powerboat Instructor? If you are a qualified Powerboat Instructor and are interested in supporting us with running any of the courses above, please contact us to send us your details and/or CV.
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