2-Day + 1 Evening training • Exciting, hands-on RYA Powerboat training!
Sharpen helm skills and learn coastal passage planning on the Jurassic Coast with hands-on RYA instruction. Small groups and a night navigation module make this a focused course for serious powerboaters.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2 days + 1 evening
Fitness Level
Moderate physical demand—participants should be comfortable moving on a moving deck, scrambling on and off small craft, and standing for extended periods.
Wildlife
History
The Jurassic Coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site noted for its continuous rock exposures that span the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods (inscribed in 2001).
Conservation
Respect fossil beds and avoid hammering cliffs; follow local anchoring guidance and minimise disturbance to seabird nesting and marine habitats.
2-Day + 1 Evening training • Exciting, hands-on RYA Powerboat training!
Arrive early and prepared
Check your confirmation for the exact 09:15 start time and allow extra travel time; late arrivals may miss critical classroom briefings.
Layer for changing conditions
Bring breathable waterproofs and warm mid-layers—coastal wind and spray can make temperatures feel much colder on the water.
Bring your navigation kit
If you have handheld charts, dividers, or a plotter, bring them to practice passage planning and plotting during day two.
Practice VHF basics beforehand
Familiarity with basic VHF procedures speeds learning during skipper decision and emergency drills.
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Protects against spray and coastal rain during on-water drills.
Sea-legal footwear
Non-marking, grippy shoes keep you safe on wet decks and during boarding.
Chart kit (charts, dividers, parallel rulers)
Useful for hands-on passage planning and plotting exercises on day two.
VHF radio (if you own one) or VHF primer notes
Familiarity with radio operation speeds learning during communications drills.