Powerboat 2
To facilitate the Patrol Boat cover for club racing a 2-day course resulting in a RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualification is offered. This is free to candidates with certificates issued at club cost. Students will be added to the Patrol Boat rota for club duties. Candidates must be 16 years of age for this course. Please register using the button.
This course is not suitable for those that already have their PB2 certification. However, in this case the club does run powerboat refresher courses, please see the events calendar for details.
Instructor:student ratio is 1:2.
COST: There is no cost for this course, but students completing the course will be expected to provide patrol boat cover for their club duties. Please do not apply if you are unwilling or unable to do this, thank you.
Location: WOSC
Times: Be ready to boat at 9:30 and should be finished by 5:30 for two days.
Medical conditions: Please inform the training secretary of any relevant medical conditions: training@wosc.org.uk
Certification: You will be provided with the course materials and certification on successful completion of the course requirements.
Booking conditions
You must commit to come for all the sessions on the course.
Parents must stay on site at all times and provide an up to date contact number each week.
By registering for this course you are confirming that you agree with the booking conditions, available at: Sailing School
For more information email training@wosc.org.uk
In booking any training course as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant, I declare that the participant:
1. Is able to swim 50 metres.
2. Agrees to abide by the West Oxfordshire Sailing Club rules and understands that insurance against personal accident and loss or damage to personal property is the responsibility of the participant.
3. That to the best of my knowledge, the participant does not suffer from epilepsy, disability, giddy spells, asthma, diabetes, angina, or other heart condition, and is fit to participate in the course or that I have declared any issues before booking a course to the Training Secretary (training@wosc.org.uk).
Note that a medical condition does not necessarily prevent participation in the course, but the Senior Instructor and supervising Instructors need to be aware of any medical problems for your safety.
4. Has read and agrees to the Code of Conduct for the WOSC Sailing School.
5. Has read and understands the RYA general guidance on the risk of Weil's disease when taking part in water-based sports found here: Leptospirosis and Weil's Disease
