Wild West Sailing

Have you got a Need for Speed?

This is an advanced course designed for those with strong boat handling skills and substantial experience. Several pre-requisite certificates and qualifications are required before stepping onboard.

Boat Handling/Driving Experience

A National Powerboat Certificate or equivalent, such as the RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling Certificate, is required.

A minimum of 32 hours logged as helm after completing the above course. Logs can be self-certified.

Completing the Intermediate Powerboat Course is highly recommended.

Navigation Pre-Requisites – Theoretical Knowledge and Shorebased

A certificate from the Irish Sailing "Coastal Navigation for Small Boats" course or an equivalent is required.

It is also recommended that participants hold a VHF Radio Operator’s Certificate and a First Aid Certificate.

Scream if ya wanna go faster & get your Advanced Powerboat Certificate!

Skills You’ll Learn
Boat Preparation Holding position, coming alongside, lee shore landings.
Rough weather skills.
Finding and understanding forecasts.
Navigation by day and night using GPS and compasses.
Trip planning for weather and crew.
Basic Collision Rules and signals.
Safety, search patterns, and sea anchors.
Maintenance, towing, and storage.

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