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.
Gain your
International Certificate of Competence (ICC) which is required should you wish
to take your own boat, or drive one, abroad.
Learn on your own boat or on one of our high performance RIBs. We have a 5.8m
100hp Ribeye Dive, and also a 7.2m 200hp Ribeye Dive for more advanced courses.
Both of these boats are MCA/Dtp Coded for use offshore. Courses are available
all year round from Brixham and Dartmouth.
All of our courses are
available to be taught on your own boat or on one of our RIBs. Customers own
boats will be required to meet a minimum level of safety criteria. Torbay and
Dartmouth Powerboat School offer the RYA Powerboat courses Level 1, 2 and the
Advanced Certificate for the more experienced powerboat user. We also offer an
International Certificate of Competence (I.C.C.) course and other various
specialised courses, as well as a powerboat delivery and collection service, and
services for new boat owners or those looking for a RIB/Powerboat.
Torbay &
Dartmouth Powerboat School operates out of the historic fishing port of Brixham
and also out of the naval port of Dartmouth.
Brixham is located within Torbay, South Devon. Torbay is one of the finest
watersport locations within the United Kingdom, and is host to numerous sailing
and powerboating events such as the Around Alone Yacht race, National Cadet
Championships and the Torbay Classic Powerboat Championships.
Brixham offers plenty of good quality accommodation ranging from the Berry Head
Hotel to many Bed & Breakfast establishments. The port has an excellent marina
which is home to at least 400 boats all year round. Dartmouth’s history is
predominantly based around the presence of the Royal Navy who have their
Officers Training College at the top of the town. There are 3 marinas available
for visiting yachts, together with numerous restaurants and hotels. The River
Dart is an interesting stretch of water to explore if the weather prevents
voyages out to sea.
Principle
Instructor, David Hickman, is an RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor. He has many
years experience with powerboats, which includes a 6-year period in an RNLI
Inshore lifeboat crew in Wales. He works for other powerboat schools as well as
running his own in Torbay & Dartmouth.
All other instructors are vetted to ensure they meet a minimal standard of
qualifications and nautical experience.
Also, in the same area is our sister company Brixham Ribs, which offers
skippered RIB charter for trips around the coast. Charters are also available
for Corporate Hospitality, Special Occasions, TV/Film companies and
Safety/Rescue duties for all water sports.
