instructor courses

badbaws · 14 April 2003, 23:02

Does anyone know of a powerboat instructors course taking place in Aug/ sept time if so how much and where?
Alex

Fiona P · 14 April 2003, 23:58

What are you actually looking for? Why not try Speaking to the RYA. John Pudifoot (RYA) might be able to point you in the right direction.

Jelly · 15 April 2003, 08:05

Alex
Second Fiona's recomendation of the RYA, but would try the training department. training's Tel. No. 0845 345 0384
Jon Mendez is the chief coach for the Power side.
jonathan.mendez@rya.org.uk

If you know who your regional contact is or a registered instructor in your region they are sent out a list of instructor courses in that region twice a year I think.
Rgds
Jelly

thewavehumper · 15 April 2003, 10:11

Try OceanPro.co.uk they operate out of the Itchen at Wolston or Stormforce they operate from Saxon wharf. The course lasts for three days and usually cost around 350 . Also I think they do them at the SWAC on the Itchen and at the sea training school in Warsash. (that's run by a guy called Nobby Clarke who is really good)

You could also try Paul Glatzels website. or if you want to get cold then give Wavelength a call in Blackpool Brrr

Nice to see you back Alex

thorper · 15 April 2003, 11:29

Andark also do RYA courses, as do southampton institute

www.andark.com
www.solent.ac.uk

Ricky

Fiona P · 15 April 2003, 16:44

Alex - Ring every contact you get, find out who will take the course and speak to them, then decide which one you get on well with and do they know what they're talking about - actually that's wrong - can they converse with you, OK knowing the info is one thing, it's being a good teacher and getting info across that counts !! it's very important that you connect with the instructor !!

If you want a weekend break and a bit of a laugh ring up UKSA in Cowes. It's like being at Boarding school, but good fun!

LURCHER · 15 April 2003, 16:57

We will be running some RYA powerboat 2 and Safety boat courses at HISC www.hisc.co.uk in September .I will check if we can take non members and let you know . We do all cousres in 5.5Tornado in both Chichester Harbour and over the Bar if the weather is rough which gives you some good seas to play in . Email me to remind me soon .

John

crazyhorse · 15 April 2003, 18:37

I can recomend Mr Wavelength first hand,and the Irish Sea as a great place for learning,under instruction.

see http://www.wavelengthtraining.co.uk/ He is also a RYA Trainers Trainer.

Fiona P · 15 April 2003, 20:14

Hey! Sounds fab! My kids have done their level 2 Powerboating - very easy they tell me, will look into that CH - As oldest daughter wants to do her safety and Advanced asap, had planned to go to Nice (france) as there is an English guy who does all the training there and weather better!

crazyhorse · 15 April 2003, 20:20

Its Nice in Blackpool Fi

Fiona P · 15 April 2003, 20:29

C.H help me!! cant remember the thread nor what site the discussion on RTYC was - where is it!! got info

RTYC - Royal Temple Yacht Club, founded in 1857 became a Royal Yacht Club 1858 with Queen Victoria as its Patron. In 1898 the Club moved to the Port of Ramsgate, Kent.

It got its name because it was based by the River Thames and was sited by the temple steps, where they used to sail from.

Bit of history for you all - Cant believe some of ya thought it stood for the Royal Torquay Yacht Club (which should say Torbay)

thewavehumper · 15 April 2003, 20:54

Fiona the English guy in the South of France is Phil Godwin and his company is called Oceanpro.co.uk We have had a few dealings with Phil and he is an experienced and knowledgeable guy....and he has moved from Southampton to the South of France.....stupid fool

Fiona P · 15 April 2003, 20:55

He is the most wonderful instructor to teach Kids!! 100% got my vote!!

Fiona P · 15 April 2003, 20:59

I agree with you Wavehumper -he should of stayed in UK and then Kids could of carried on with him!

Out of all the different schools I tried he was the only one willing to teach the Kids RYA level 1 and 2 in a SR7. What would the purpose achieve to teach them in a 5m Avon, when they drive SportRibs - the ride is so different. Come back Phil!! we need you!

wavelength · 15 April 2003, 21:22

Quote:

"or if you want to get cold then give Wavelength a call in Blackpool Brrr "

'ells teeth the Tundra doesn't start at Watford (wherever that is)! 25 degrees here today, flat calm blue sea with only a few melting ice floes

-and I was stuck in a meeting all day

whitingiom · 15 April 2003, 21:27

I thought I could see Blackpool Tower from my office....but I suspect it was Sellafield!

Wonderful forecast for the weekend though...anyone coming over to the IoM can have the first beer on me.

I hope to be trialling a boat on Fri/Sat - hopefully a few more waves so I can see what the ride is like!

Daniel · 15 April 2003, 22:09

Quote:

Originally posted by Fiona P
RTYC - Royal Temple Yacht Club, founded in 1857 became a Royal Yacht Club 1858 with Queen Victoria as its Patron. In 1898 the Club moved to the Port of Ramsgate, Kent.

Should have asked me - i'm a member there!!!

Fiona P · 15 April 2003, 22:12

Cool dude! I had the full history lesson from Anne Robinson. Always good to learn a new thing each day!!

Daniel · 15 April 2003, 22:16

Why the interest Fiona? Also i assume you are aware of this

http://www.rtyc.com/

nothing special though.

Daniel

Fiona P · 15 April 2003, 23:01

Just something said on a thread and we're racing at Ramsgate!! Damn good venue!