Powerboat Training Courses
A fast and exciting way to get into boating is the thrill of driving a powerboat. We provide powerboat training courses which are recognized by IS - Irish Sailing. We cover the Irish Sailing syllabus and upon course completion your certificate will be issued via Irish Sailing.
We run Introduction to Powerboating (Level 1), National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2) and Safety Boat (Level 3) - for members and non-members. Group rates also available - please contact us to discuss.
All are courses are run from the Claddagh Snooker Hall, Claddagh, Galway H91 A6Y6.
Course dates are available on request, please contact us to arrange a date that suits you
To learn more about the course, dates available and how to book, pay etc, please click Contact Us.
For some information on the course and link to IS Course syllabus, please see below
Level 1 - Introduction to powerboating
Designed to give beginners the basic knowledge and skills required to become competent crew
Learn to safely handle a powerboat, perform basic manoeuvres such as coming alongside, securing to a mooring.
Understand the important checks before operating an engine
Know the standard set of knots required for boating
Check out Introduction to Powerboating for full syllabus
Note: It is recommended to follow this course with the IS Level 2 National Powerboating Certificate course.
Course Duration
1 Day (weekdays or weekend)
Cost Cost
€150 (members), €185 (non-members)
Level 2 - National Powerboat Certificate (NPC)
Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to safely, and effectively, skipper an open powerboat, by day, on inland and coastal waters with which they are familiar.
Develop skills and knowledge to safely take charge and be the skipper of an open powerboat, by day, without supervision in familiar waters.
Understand boat preparation and handling both afloat and ashore.
Check out National Powerboat Certificate for full syllabus
Course Duration
There are currently two options for course dates: 3 half days over weekdays or 2 full days over the weekend.
Course Cost
€250 for club members or contact us for non member rates or group discounts