Irish National Sailing School
National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2) 2025 C16
Start Date: May 10, 2025
Overview
Course Title :
National Powerboat Certifcate (Level 2)
Cost :
€360
Accreditation :
Irish Sailing
Course Duration :
2 days
Course Times :
9.30am-5pm
Minimum Age :
16 years
The course runs over two days from 9.30am-5pm and covers:
- Learning how to Leave and Come Alongside a Dock.
- Learning the art of picking up a Mooring.
- Anchoring.
- Turning in confined spaces / operating in busy marina areas.
- Recovering a person fallen overboard.
- Rules of the Road.
- Launch and Recovery from a Road Trailer.
- Safety and Planning.
- Tying up to a dock.
- All necessary knots to include Round Turn, Reef Knot and Bowline.
The above is just a taste of the many areas covered on the course. We aim to provide you with the perfect foundation and template in the sport of Powerboating. The course is conducted in a number of different boat types which may include tiller arm Yak boats with 15 horse power engines and RIBs (Rigid inflatable boats) of up to 175 horsepower.
Our cancellation policy for this course can be viewed here.
Gear
We provide lifejackets and waterproof gear if needed.
What to bring
It is necessary to bring the following
- Warm Clothes – bring & wear plenty of layers
- Bottled Water
- Footwear – old trainers
- Packed Lunch - or lunch can be purchased from our Café
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Really lovely staff, super friendly. Would highly recommend the kayak and paddle board rentals! Great with a small group or big group. 
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