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Scroll down the page for links through to a number
of schools. Click on the school's name to link
through to much more info about
the school.
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considering. Remember to verify (via
www.rya.org.uk ) that any school you consider
using is an accredited training centre.
NB: All schools running the
Advanced Course are able to run the new Intermediate
course from April 2004
Key:
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Level 1 |
Y-T |
Yachtmaster Theory |
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Level 2 |
FA |
First Aid |
| ICC |
International Certificate of Competence |
VHF |
VHF |
| SB |
Safety Boat |
DE |
Diesel Engine |
| A |
Advanced |
MC |
Motor Cruising Helmsman |
| PBI |
Powerboat Instructor |
D |
Dayskipper (Motor) |
| APBI |
Advanced Powerboat Instructor |
CS |
Coastal Skipper (Motor) |
| D-T |
Dayskipper Theory |
Y |
Yachtmaster (Motor) |
| CS-T |
Coastal Skipper Theory |
OBT |
Own boat tuition |
| PWC |
Personal Watercraft |
SS |
Sea
Survival |
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Powerboat Training UK, Poole, Dorset

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1, 2, ICC, A, PBI, APBI, D-T, CS-T, Y-T,
FA, VHF, DE, Radar, SS, OBT, PWC,
MC, D, CS, Y, SB |
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Web: |
www.powerboattraininguk.co.uk/ |
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Cobbs Quay, Poole, & The Solent |
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Email: |
paul@powerboattraininguk.co.uk |
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01202 686666 |
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Powerboat Training UK is a RYA Training Centre operating from
based at the excellent MDL Marina at Cobbs Quay in Poole Harbour in
Dorset.
www.powerboattraininguk.co.uk
We offer a the full range of powerboat and shorebased
courses to powerboaters from those first starting out in boating to
professional organisations such as the British Red Cross.
The school is run by Paul Glatzel. Paul is an RYA Powerboat Trainer
(meaning he trains Instructors for other schools) and writes for
various magazines and journals (more)
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HOT NEWS:
PTUK offers RYA Intermediate and Kiddies courses! -
here
Also a Motor
Cruising School too - and able to offer PWC & Safety Boat Courses
Authors of the
RYA Powerboat Handbook
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Aquapower Sea School, Isle of Wight
(Pickup available from Lymington)
more info
David Robson is a Powerboat Instructor based
in the Isle of Wight. His school, Aquapower, is RYA accredited and specialises
both in RYA courses and bespoke courses for a variety of levels of experience.
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Lough Ree, Ireland
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Stuart McNamara's powerboat school is
based in the excellent training waters of Hodson Bay Athlone, on
Lough Ree, one of the largest lakes on the River Shannon. The school's Coastal
Operating Center is in Sligo Bay.
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Lough Derg Powerboat School, Ireland
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1, 2, ICC, OBT |
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Ireland |
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Email: |
denis@boatschool.ie |
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+353-61-375474
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Lough Derg Powerboat School is an Irish Sailing Association
(ISA) Recognised Training establishment, which is licensed to teach Powerboat
Levels 1 and 2.
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Lymington Town School of
Powerboating,
Lymington
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Courses: |
1, 2, ICC, A, SB, OBT |
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Web: |
www.ltsc.co.uk. |
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Lymington |
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Email: |
LTSC@lineone.net |
Phone: |
01590 674514 or 07808 206123 |
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The school is based at Lymington Town
Sailing School and arguably possesses one of the best views of the Solent
available. The school is run by Robin Pratt who is always available to discuss
your particular requirements.
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Oceanpro,
South of France
more info
The emphasis of every Oceanpro powerboat course is
on quality training, taught in a friendly,
professional manner.
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Plymouth Powerboat School, Plymouth
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Courses: |
1, 2,
ICC, SB, A, PBI, APBI, D-T, CS-T, Y-T, FA, VHF,
SS, OBT |
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Web: |
www.powerboatschool.com |
Location: |
Plymouth |
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Email: |
training@powerboatschool.com |
Phone: |
01752
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Quality RYA/MCA Powerboat and Shorebased
Training from Complete Beginner (including Level
2/ICC) to Advanced Powerboat Instructor
(including Commercial Endorsement). All
courses are delivered by Professional,
Experienced Instructors with a Passion for
Powerboating. We train 7 days a week, 52
weeks a year.
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Powerboat Training SW,
Dartmouth
more info
Powerboat Training Southwest is an RYA Approved
Coastal Training Centre based in the beautiful and
historic environment of Dartmouth in Devon and
offers courses as part of the National Powerboat
Scheme.
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Safewater Sea Training School, The Wirral
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Courses: |
1, 2, ICC, SB, A, OBT, PWC, PBI, APBI, VHF, DE,
FA, D-T, CS-T, Y-T, Sea Survival, Radar |
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Web: |
www.safewater.co.uk |
Location: |
The Wirral, Merseyside |
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Email: |
brian@safewater.co.uk |
Phone: |
0151 630 0466 |
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Our purpose built center is able to offer you a modern
comfortable working environment for both theory and practical training.
The waters of Liverpool Bay without a doubt offer the most challenging
training environment in the Northwest of England.
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Salcombe Powerboat School, Salcombe, Devon
more info
Salcombe Powerboat School is based in the
beautiful waters of the Salcombe estuary.
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Seafever International, Itchenor, West Sussex
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Seafever (International) Limited offers a personalised service, specialising
in powerboat training. Our courses are run on the days you choose and at the
level to suit you. (more) |
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Seawise Power, Greenwich, London
more info
Seawise Powerboat School is based in Greenwich in
the shadow of the Millennium Dome. This is on the tidal section of the Thames
and affords an excellent environment for powerboat training. The school can
also offer training in the somewhat warmer climes of Lanzarote
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Sovereign Sportsboat Training, Eastbourne
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Courses: |
1, 2, ICC, SB, A, OBT, PWC, D-T, CS-T, Y-T, FA,
VHF |
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Web: |
www.sovereign-sportsboat.co.uk |
Location: |
Eastbourne
& Brighton Marinas |
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Email: |
mail@sovereign-sportsboat.co.uk |
Phone: |
01323
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Sovereign Sportsboat Training is based in the largest
composite marina development in the UK, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne. With its
superb facilities the harbour offers an ideal environment for practicing the
skills needed to handle modern sportsboats safely. As our mission statement
clearly states; (more) |
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Stormforce Coaching, Southampton
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Courses: |
1, 2, ICC, A, PBI, APBI, D-T, CS-T, Y-T, FA,
VHF, DE, MC, D, CS, Y, OBT, SS |
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Web: |
www.stormforce.biz |
Location: |
Southampton |
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Email: |
coaching@stormforce.biz
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02380
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Based in Southampton,
Stormforce Coaching make use of the entire Solent
and English Channel. They run the full range of RYA
powerboat, shorebased, motor cruising and sail
cruising courses, from complete beginner to
instructor.
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Teeside Nautical Studies, Middlesborough
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Courses: |
1, 2, ICC, A, OBT, D-T, PBI, APBI, VHF, FA,
Radar |
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Web: |
www.teessidenautical.org.uk |
Location: |
Teeside |
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Email: |
trevor_forster@middlesbrough.gov.uk |
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01642
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Trevor Foster, the principal of the school, describes below the courses
available and provides some background information about the school.
We are part of Middlesbrough Education and
Leisure Services Department and a unique facility offering educational subjects
in an exciting and stimulating way. We provide RYA Powerboat courses to Schools,
Youth Groups, Commercial and Industrial Organisations as well as Individuals.
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Tiger Bay Training, Cardiff Bay
more
info
Tiger Bay Training is a
powerboat school based in the glorious location of Cardiff Bay. This entry will
be improved in due course. In the meantime call Alan for more information
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David Hickman's
Torbay & Dartmouth Powerboat School, Brixham &
Dartmouth
more info
David Hickman's school offers
Powerboat Instruction courses, both R.Y.A. Powerboat courses and specialised RIB
& Powerboat training for both the private individual and the commercial
powerboat user.
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Dave Mallett's
Wavelength Training, NW England
more
info
Dave Mallett's Wavelength Training: is an RYA
recognised powerboat school in the NW of England, and are recognised by Humber
RIBs as their official training school. We teach lifeguards and the local HM
Coastguard boat crews, as well as divers, boat fishermen, professional boat
users and, of course, people like ourselves who just enjoy powerboating!.
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| History |
| This site was
founded back in 1999 as a resource for powerboaters interested
in furthering their boat handling skills via training or simply
reading about how to handle their craft better. Since its
inception it remains the only site dedicated to powerboat
training and is ranked No1 for Powerboat Training by search
engines such as Google, Yahoo and Altavista. The site has been
reviewed by a variety of magazines and websites and its content
is regularly used by other more mainstream sites. |
| News |
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