Intro to Powerboats
Intro to Powerboats is a basic course which exposes you to the theory and operation of a type of powerboat commonly used by yacht clubs for their Race Committee patrols.
Patrol boats are an important part of racing which makes power boating a good skill for race committee volunteers.
This course will help you learn the ins and outs of operating a powerboat. It is designed to provide introductory training to people who wish to serve on the race committee at a club, such as our own Manhattan Yacht Club.
Intro to Powerboats is a first step and our school may add more advanced powerboat training later. This Intro Course does not come with any ASA certifications. After completing this Intro Course, students may also need a state issued powerboat license.
In this one-day intensive course, you will learn:
- Basic Boat Set Up and Safety
- Docking and Hovering
- Leaving and returning to a slip
- Close Quarters Maneuvering
- Right of Way
- Support Boat Strategies
- Person-In-Water Rescue
Our Next Course is – PB1, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 – SOLD OUT!!!!
Instructor: Elle B
Students – SOLD OUT!!!
1. Brett S
2. Han D
3. Rahul G
4. Allison S
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Adarsh A
Location – Intro to Powerboats is taught on “Silver Surfer,” a Ribcraft powerboat. All training will take place in New York Harbor close to the clubhouse or inside the cove where the Honorable William Wall is located.
Class Size – Each course is limited to 4 students, so everyone will get plenty of steering time.
Schedule – Intro to Powerboats is offered from on select Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm. There will be a lunch break.
Tuition – The tuition for Intro to Powerboats is $250 per person.
Rescheduling – You can reschedule this course up to two weeks in advance for a $75 rescheduling fee.
PB1- Saturday, November 19, 2022