Safety Boat Certificate Course Information
Course Pre-requisites
Participants must hold a National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2) or an equivalent certificate and 20 hours driving experience following qualification. It is strongly recommended that participants hold a VHF radio operators certificate and a first aid certificate.
Registration…
Prior to the course, we ask that you download and print a copy of our powerboat course registration form. If you have any medical conditions, allergies or are undergoing any medical treatment we ask that you fill out a copy of our Medical Declaration Form. There’s no need to get the forms to us prior to the morning of the course, and we have plenty of spares on hand too.
The course starts at 9.30am on the first day. Registration on the first day is completed in a matter of seconds, so please don’t feel under any pressure to get to us early.
What to Bring…
We provide Waterproof Clothing, Lifejacket / Buoyancy Aid and all other safety equipment but it is necessary to bring the following:
- Warm Clothes – bring & wear plenty of layers
- Suncream
- Bottled Water
- Footwear – old trainers
- Change of Clothes
- Packed Lunch
- Registration Form
- Swimwear/Shower Gear or Drysuit. Part of the course invovles simulating dinghy rescue and getting wet is part of the course. We can provide wetsuits.
Where to Attend…
Our clubhouse is the first building on the West Pier. You can't miss us once you get close; we’re a white building with our name displayed in large lettering. Landmarks close-by include The Purty Kitchen Seafood Restaurant and the West Pier Filling Station.
We are well served by public transport; the nearest DART Station is Salthill & Monkstown. Bus numbers 7, 7A, 45A, 46A, 59, 746, 111, 63 and 75 all serve Dun Laoghaire and are a few minutes’ walk from the clubhouse.
For further information on how to find us please click here.
What’s Next?
You might also find a VHF Radio license or a first aid course to be of use.
Please note that by taking a booking with us, you agree to our terms and conditions. Our cancellation policy for this course can be viewed here.
If there's anything we can help you with between now and the course please don't hesitate to get in touch.