We offer RYA powerboat training courses from beginner through to advanced. Practical, enjoyable courses on the beautiful Exe Estuary and approaches using harbour patrol vessels.

We have two vessels that we use for RYA Powerboat courses and skippered vessel charter;

• Our Alaska 500 was built by Shetland. With a 70hp four stroke Yamaha engine this vessel provides positive handling and copes well with the choppy waters
• ‘Exe Harbour Launch’ is a Highfield 6.6 metre RIB (rigid inflatable boat) coded as a workboat to Category 4. She was built in 2023, 150hp engine and is an absolute joy to drive

 

For further information or to book a course please contact us:

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Address: Trinity Buoy Store, Camperdown Terrace, Exmouth, EX8 1EQ   

 

Courses we offer

Powerboat level 2

Improve your powerboat driving and handling techniques over two days. If you’re new to powerboating, this practical course will prepare you with the safe driving and handling skills you need to complete short day trips in a powerboat.

Covering the theory and practical skills needed to become a competent powerboat driver, the course focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, driving at high speed and collision regulations.

Instructor to pupil ratio 1:3

Course Program: 2 days

Cost: £335 pp

Dates: October 3 and 4, 2023

 

RYA level 2 - Powerboat handling direct assessment

A direct assessment is available for those who already have experience with powerboats.

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Direct Assessment consists of a half day training (brushing up your existing skills) and half day assessment allowing a student to gain their RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate.

Instructor to pupil ratio 1:3

Course Program: One day

Cost: £225 pp

Dates:  Please contact us for a date

  

RYA Advanced Power Boat

This course covers boat handling, seamanship, pilotage and navigation up to the standards required to drive a planning powerboat safely by day and night in tidal coastal waters with which the candidate is familiar. We run these courses with a maximum three students per course. This ensures that you get lots of time at the helm.

Instructor to pupil ratio 1:3

Cost: £360 pp

Dates: October 18 and 19, 2023

 

Vessel Charter

Our vessels can be chartered with a professional skipper for activities which help meet the Port Authority aims and objectives. This includes events, educational and environmental projects. Please get in touch if you would like further details.