Previous Experience & Pre-requisites

This is an advanced course which assumes strong boat handling and significant previous experience. In addition, there are a number of pre-requisite certificates and qualifications you must hold to attend the course. Please do get in touch with us on 01 2844195 or by email to sailing@inss.ie to chat about these requirements.

Pre-Requisites - Boat Handling/Driving Experience

• Participants must hold a National Powerboat Certificate, or an equivalent certificate, such as the RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling Certificate.
• Participants must have been boating regularly with a minimum of 32 hrs logged as helm following this above course completion. This can be self-certified logs, you don't need to have someone else sign off on the hours.
• We would recommend having also completed the Intermediate Powerboat Course.

Pre-Requisites - Theoretical Knowledge and Shorebased

• Candidates must hold a course completion certificate from the Irish Sailing “Coastal Navigation for Small Boats course” or equivalent.
• We recommend that participants hold a VHF radio operators certificate and a First Aid certificate.

Pre-Course Assessment

An assessment at the beginning of the course may be required at our discretion. This is to ensure that all participants are at an appropriate skill level to absorb new knowledge and skills.

Our cancellation policy for this course can be viewed here.