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Old 11 December 2005, 09:04   #1
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Power boat course

I'm looking to get some sort of boat training to help me use my RIB in the sea as I am quite new to RIBs, I was told that RYA pt2 is the kiddie that I should source!! can anyone tell me if this is right? if so do you know an address or phone number? (in the NW area, I'm in Wrexham N.wales) Thanks.
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Old 11 December 2005, 09:20   #2
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I've heard good repoerts about

http://www.plasmenai.co.uk/course_category.php?cid=6.

two other guys on this forum are instructors who work out of Abersoch
Jono Garton and David Manning
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Or possibly Codprawn in Swansea ( you'll need to supply your own boat)
Or Hugh Jardon in Surrey (you'll need to bring along a steering system,an engine , a pile of tools ,a big packed lunch and a sandwich for yourself)
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Old 11 December 2005, 13:24   #4
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As Rogue Wave said in N Wales you have: -

1. Plas Menai in Caernarfon
www.plasmenai.co.uk
01248 673943

2. Jono Garton @ Professional Powerboat Training in Pwllheli
www.professional-powerboat-training.co.uk
0845 612 6850

Hope this helps you

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Old 11 December 2005, 14:01   #5
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I did my level 2 at Plas Menai in June - the course was well taught and using good equipment, although, don't rely on their waterproofs!
The Menai is a beautiful area which added to the enjoyment, and there's some nice navigational challenges for us newbies.

Enjoy,
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Old 11 December 2005, 18:23   #6
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Hi, I sat the course on thursdy and Friday. I would highly recomend it. Worht the money, every penny.
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Old 11 December 2005, 20:39   #7
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I'm looking to get some sort of boat training to help me use my RIB in the sea as I am quite new to RIBs, I was told that RYA pt2 is the kiddie that I should source!! can anyone tell me if this is right?
Agree with others.
Well worth the effort.

Worth doing Advanced then when you have a bit of time.
A radio course is pretty necessary also

Most Instructors are also happy to do short courses on any specifics which one might find particularly difficult.

Best of luck

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Old 12 December 2005, 06:19   #8
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Hey Thanks every one, I'll get on & get a course booked
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