Events & Courses

Power Boating

RIB Cruising

Cruise 1 - Whitstable  to  London

Launching from Queenborough and cruising to the heart of London for lunch.  No experience required.  Suitable for all abilities. Minimum age 16.  Own boats welcome by prior arrangement. Cost includes all harbour dues and fuel.   

 

Cruise  2  -   Dover to Boulogne 

Navigating a fast open boat across the Dover Straits to Boulogne-Sur-Mer for a day trip is a demanding passage for anyone.  Learn how to plan and execute a foreign cruise across the busiest seaway in the world, then take lunch in one of the main restaurants in the town. 

Candidates should hold a minimum of RYA Powerboat Level 2 with at least 1 years experience.  You must have a valid UK passport (other nationalities by prior arrangement), a valid EHIC health card or equivalent,  be in good health, can swim 50m in clothing, aged 18+ and can attend the passage planning evening on 4th June 19:30.  Safety equipment will be provided.  Own boats by prior arrangement.  Departing Dover around 9:00 and returning around 18:00.   

For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.

To Book email Tim Swift

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Outboard Maintenance Course  -  Whitstable 

Opportunity to gain a better understanding of how outboard engines work.  Some may even wish to get their hands dirty at this Whitstable event.  Open to all leaders and members over 13 years of age. 

For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form. 

To Book email Neill Austen

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RYA Advanced Powerboat Course - Whitstable

Providing training and assessment for planning and cruising familiar day & night coastal passages.  This is a practical course from the Whitstable water activity base.  Candidates should be to Intermediate & Day Skipper shorebase standard and hold a 1st Aid & VHF operators certificate.

For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.

To Book email Tim Swift

Use the "Contact Us" tab above:   Water Activities - Power Boating - Tim Swift 

 

RYA  Powerboat Instructors Course  -  Whitstable

This Whitstable based course prepares you to become an RYA Powerboat Instructor by covering all aspects of the Level 2 syllabus and how to teach it.

For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.

To Book email Neill Austen

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RYA Powerboat Level 2  Tidal Course  -  Whitstable

Training and assessment to the standard for RYA Level 2 National Powerboat Certificate with tidal endorsement. This is a practical course at the Whitstable water activity base providing a sound introduction to boat handling and the associated background knowledge. 

For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.

To Book email John Carden

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Powerboat Challenge - Whitstable

Test your current skills or learn new ones as the helm or crew on a powerboat, takling some nautical challenges !!  Group, Units and other powerboats welcome.

For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.

To Book email John Carden

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Go Powerboating  -  Whitstable

Ideal for Scouts or Explorers to experience powerboating during a 1½ hr introductory session at Whitstable.  Under the close supervision of an instructor participants will have the opportunity to drive and crew a powerboat. 

For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.

To Book email Alan Davidson

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Powerboat Permit Assessment  -  Whitstable

Various water activity assessment opportunities have been provided during the year as part of the introduction of the Adventurous Activity Permit scheme. During this event members will be able to demonstrate their skills and aptitude to taking scouts afloat. (see factsheet FS 120100). Alternative dates can be agreed directly with the appropriate assessor if required.

For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.

To Book email Alan Davidson

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RYA Powerboat Intermediate Course  -  Whitstable

Providing training and assessment in planning  and driving short day time coastal passages.  This practical course from the Whitstable water activity base is suitable for candidates of RYA level 2 standard and ideally holding a 1st Aid & VHF operators certificate.

For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.

To Book email John Carden

Use the "Contact Us" tab above:   Water Activities - Power Boating - John Carden

 

RYA Safety Boat Tidal Course  -  Whitstable

Training and assessment for RYA National Safety Boat Certificate with tidal endorsement, providing an introduction to rescue and safety boat work. Located at Whitstable the emphasis is on practical work, so the participants can experience and solve real problems. 

For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.

To Book email Neill Austen

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Powerboat Night Navigation Practice - Whitstable

A chance to learn how to navigate a high speed craft at night. Candidates must hold RYA Powerboat level 2, have logged a minimum of 20 hours and be able to plot a Lat Long position on a chart. Sessions are both classroom and practical afloat.

For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.

To Book email Tim Swift

Use the "Contact Us" tab above:   Water Activities - Power Boating - Tim Swift