Irish National Sailing School
National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2)
This is an excellent course for those looking for a comprehensive and practical step by step guide to all that is powerboating. We have one of the largest and most diverse fleets of powerboats in the country. This includes everything from small tiller arm 15hp right up to RIBs with 175hp on the back. Successful students receive the “National Powerboat Certificate”.
The course runs over two days from 9.30am-5.30pm 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.
Participants must be aged 16 years or older.
Our cancellation policy for this course can be viewed here.
Further Training
Once you’ve completed this course, course you may be interested in further training.
Navigation & Theory Training
Coastal Navigation for Small Boats – designed for boaters looking to undertake the Intermediate Powerboat and then Advanced Powerboat Courses. This course consists of 4 evenings or 2-days of in person tuition. Learn More...
VHF SRC Radio Course – important for those heading to sea. It is a legal requirement to hold a VHF licence when operating a VHF radio in Ireland. We offer the Irish Department of Marine course, the one you will need if registering for a “Ships Radio License” if you are planning on installing a VHF radio on your own boat. Learn More...
Further Boating
Successful completion of the National Powerboat Certificate allows you to apply for the ‘International Certificate of Competency’ (ICC). The aim of the ICC is to provide boat owners and people wishing to charter boats abroad with an internationally recognised document certifying their competence to skipper a boat for recreational use.
Practise the skill: Powerboat Charter – We have a number of our powerboats available for three hour and full day charter to keep the skills you’ll learn on the course fresh.
Intermediate Powerboat Course – this course is designed to bring your powerboating to the next level, combining more advanced navigational theory with longer trips away from base.
