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 Schools

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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Click here for help on how to assess the schools that you are 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:
1 Level 1 Y-T Yachtmaster Theory
2 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

 

Powerboat Training UK,  Poole,  Dorset

more info

Courses: 1, 2, ICC, A, PBI, APBI, D-T, CS-T, Y-T, FA, VHF, DE, Radar, SS, OBT, PWC, MC, D, CS, Y, SB Others offered:  
       
Web: www.powerboattraininguk.co.uk/ Location: Cobbs Quay, Poole, & The Solent
       
Email: paul@powerboattraininguk.co.uk Phone: 01202 686666
       
About the school:    
     

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)

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

 

 

 

Aquapower Sea School, Isle of Wight (Pickup available from Lymington)

more info

Courses: 1, 2, ICC, A, OBT, VHF, FA Others offered:  
       
Web: www.aquapower.co.uk Location: Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
       
Email: info@aquapower.co.uk Phone: (01983) 756198 or  07720 558611
       
About the school:    

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. (more)

 

Lough Ree, Ireland

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Courses: 1, 2, ICC, A, SB, OBT, PBI, APBI Others offered:  
       
Web: www.powerboat.org Location: Ireland
       
Email: courses@powerboat.org Phone: 353 (0)902 93922    or (086) 8149803
       
About the school:    

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.  (more)

 

Lough Derg Powerboat School, Ireland

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Courses: 1, 2, ICC, OBT Others offered:  
       
Web:   Location: Ireland
       
Email: denis@boatschool.ie Phone: +353-61-375474
or  08761 00577
       
About the school:    

Lough Derg Powerboat School is an Irish Sailing Association (ISA) Recognised Training establishment, which is licensed to teach Powerboat Levels 1 and 2.   (more)

 

Lymington Town School of Powerboating, Lymington

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Courses: 1, 2, ICC, A, SB, OBT Others offered:  
       
Web: www.ltsc.co.uk. Location: Lymington
       
Email: LTSC@lineone.net Phone: 01590 674514 or 07808 206123
       
About the school:    

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.  (more)

 

Oceanpro, South of France

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Courses: 1, 2, ICC, A, OBT Others offered:  
       
Web: www.oceanpro.co.uk Location: South of France
       
Email: info@oceanpro.co.uk Phone: 00 33 (0)4 93 53 65 95
       
About the school:    

The emphasis of every Oceanpro powerboat course is on quality training, taught in a friendly, professional manner.   (more)

 

Plymouth Powerboat School,  Plymouth

more info

Courses: 1, 2, ICC, SB, A, PBI, APBI, D-T, CS-T, Y-T, FA, VHF, SS, OBT Others offered:  
       
Web: www.powerboatschool.com Location: Plymouth
       
Email: training@powerboatschool.com Phone: 01752 408100
       
About the school:    
     

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.   (more)

 

Powerboat Training SW, Dartmouth

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Courses: 1, 2, ICC, A, OBT, SB, VHF Others offered: SS
       
Web: www.powerboattrainingsw.com Location: Devon
       
Email: info@powerboattrainingsw.com Phone: 01626 364021
       
About the school:    

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.   (more)

 

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 Others offered:  
       
Web: www.safewater.co.uk Location: The Wirral, Merseyside
       
Email: brian@safewater.co.uk Phone: 0151 630 0466
       
About the school:    

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.  (more)

 

Salcombe Powerboat School, Salcombe, Devon

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Courses: 1, 2, ICC, SB,  A, OBT Others offered:  
       
Web: www.powerboats-salcombe.co.uk Location: Salcombe, Devon
       
Email: chris@powerboatssalcombe.co.uk Phone: 01548 842727
       
About the school:    

Salcombe Powerboat School is based in the beautiful waters of the Salcombe estuary.  (more)

 

Seafever International, Itchenor, West Sussex

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Courses: 1, 2, SB, ICC, A, OBT, PBI, APBI, FA Others offered:  
       
Web: www.seafever.net Location: Itchenor, Sussex
       
Email: seafever_int@hotmail.com  Phone: 01342 316293
       
About the school:    

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)

 

Seawise Power, Greenwich, London

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Courses: 1, 2, ICC, A, OBT, VHF Others offered:  
       
Web: www.seawise-power.com Location: Greenwich, London
       
Email: seawise@rya-online.net Phone: 07944 092072
       
About the school:    

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  (more)

 

Sovereign Sportsboat Training, Eastbourne

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Courses: 1, 2, ICC, SB, A, OBT, PWC, D-T, CS-T, Y-T, FA, VHF Others offered:  
       
Web: www.sovereign-sportsboat.co.uk Location: Eastbourne & Brighton Marinas
       
Email: mail@sovereign-sportsboat.co.uk Phone: 01323 470823
       
About the school:    

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)

 

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 Others offered:  
       
Web: www.stormforce.biz Location: Southampton
       
Email: coaching@stormforce.biz Phone: 02380 231122
       
About the school:    

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.  (more)

 

Teeside Nautical Studies, Middlesborough

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Courses: 1, 2, ICC, A, OBT, D-T, PBI, APBI, VHF, FA, Radar Others offered: Radar
       
Web: www.teessidenautical.org.uk Location: Teeside
       
Email: trevor_forster@middlesbrough.gov.uk Phone: 01642 210793
       
About the school:    
     

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.  (more)

 

Tiger Bay Training, Cardiff Bay

more info

Courses: 1, 2, ICC,  SB, A, OBT, VHF Others offered:  
       
Web:

www.tigerbaytraining.co.uk

Location: Cardiff Bay
       
Email:

watersports@tigerbaytraining.co.uk

Phone:

07801 734322

       
About the school:    

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  (more)

 

David Hickman's Torbay & Dartmouth Powerboat School, Brixham & Dartmouth

more info

Courses: 1, 2, ICC, A, OBT Others offered:  
       
Web: www.powerboat-instruction.co.uk Location: Brixham & Dartmouth
       
Email: info@powerboat-instruction.co.uk Phone: 01803 855508 or 07703 193336
       
About the school:    

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.  (more)

 

Dave Mallett's Wavelength Training, NW England

more info

Courses: 1, 2, ICC, A, OBT, PBI, APBI Others offered:  
       
Web: www.wavelengthtraining.co.uk Location: NW England
       
Email: info@wavelengthtraining.co.uk Phone: 01253 876834 or  07867 555 129
       
About the school:    

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!. (more)



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