TRAINING : INSTRUCTOR : DATES : ON THE DAY : DIRECTIONS : PREPARATION

• Complete beginner? ISA Introduction to Powerboating Certificate (Level 1)
• National/International Certification ISA National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2)
• ISA National PWC (Jet-ski) Certificate
• International Certificate of Competency (ICC) Test for Power
• Sport on the water, day-trips & family outings ISA Recreational Powerboat Cert (Level 3)
• Safety/rescue cover for events & regattas ISA Safety Boat Certificate (Level 3)
• Support for divers ISA Dive Coxwain Powerboat Certificate (Level 3)
• Night-time & coastal navigation ISA Advanced Powerboat Certificate (Level 3)
• Tailored tuition on your own boat Private Personalised Coaching

BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR

• Powerboat Instructor
• Personal Watercraft (Jet-ski) Instructor
• Senior Powerboat Instructor
• Advanced Powerboat Instructor
• Safety Boat Instructor

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All safety equipment and course notes are provided, but for your own comfort we advise you to bring the following:

• Oilskins or rain gear
• Foot wear that can get wet (i.e. wellies, old runners or hiking boots)
• Plenty of warm clothing including woolly hat and gloves
• Sun cream and sun glasses
• Change of clothing (in case of very bad weather)
• Towel (there are showers and changing facilities in the Marina Centre)
• Read and approve the terms & conditions on your booking confirmation email/letter
• Powerboat log book & certs (if applicable)

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• Make sure your boat is full of fuel and that your boat is in good condition. Does it need to be lifted and cleaned? Has the engine been serviced? The care you give to your car is needed for your boat too.
• Check the Weather
  • Know what the conditions are like, or are forecast to be, before you go - pay attention to the wind speed, wind direction, air and water temperature and be prepared. See the Met Éireann map in the right column of this page and link to latest forecasts and conditions. You can also get forecasts from Weatherdial 1550 123 588; Teletext; Irish Coast Guard Weather Forecasts VHF Channel 16.
• Tide Check
  • Check how the tides will affect your sailing. EasyTide provides up to date tidal predictions.
• Equipment and clothing check. Make sure your boat is in good condition and that our clothing is appropriate and according to safety guidelines. Make sure to bring sunglasses, sun block and plenty of water. And why not arrange a SEA Check with the RNLI for free.
• Get the appropriate training, certification or licences. Although they are not always a legal requirement, your safety is your responsibility. Be safe!
• Know the Rules of the Road.
  • Boats under power give way to sail
  • Two boats under power approaching each other head-on should both turn to starboard (to the right)
  • When boats under power are crossing, the vessel with the other vessel on its starboard side (on the right) must give way
• Click here for details on more safety guidelines for Powerboating as outlined by the Irish Water Safety.

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