National Powerboat Course
Your licence to drive a powerboat in Ireland!
Successful completion of the National Powerboat Certificate allows you to apply for the International Certificate of Compentency which provides people wishing to charter boats abroad with an internationally recognised document certifying your competence to skipper a boat for recreational use.
Looking for an exhilarating experience on the water? Look no further than the Irish Sailing National Powerboat Course!
Our course is designed for individuals who want to learn how to operate powerboats safely and confidently. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just off your introduction to powerboating, our experienced instructors will guide you through the essentials of powerboating, including navigation, safety procedures, and handling.
During the course, you'll learn how to handle a powerboat safely and competently, covering essential crew skills.
Our course is based on the latest industry standards and is recognized by Irish Sailing. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certification that will enable them to operate powerboats safely and legally.
The Irish Sailing National Powerboat Course is taught by experienced instructors who are passionate about powerboating. Our instructors are trained to provide a safe and enjoyable learning environment, where participants can learn at their own pace and get the most out of their experience.
So why wait?
Day 1
09.30am - 1pm session 1
1pm - 2pm lunch break
2pm - 5.30pm session 2
Day 2
09.30am - 1pm session 1
1pm - 2pm lunch break
2pm - 5.30pm session 2
Timings subject to change due to weather or other required circumstances.
Required
- Suitable Footwear
- suitable base layer clothing
- Parent/Guardian (to sign paperwork if under 18)
Recommended (not mandatory)
- Drink
- Snack
- Lunch (nearby shop also available)
Be ready for Irish weather
- Suncream/ sunglasses
- Hat/gloves/snood
- Personal protective equipment
- Lifejacket
- Irish Sailing accredited "National Powerboat Certificate"
- A certificate capable of being endorsed internationally
- A personalised training experience with max 3 students to 1 instructor.
Introduction to Powerboating Certificate (or equivelent)
Minimum Age:
Restricted certificate: 12 years old
Full certificate: 16 years old
We’re a small business, booking staff as our course bookings allow. Our course fees pay for insurance, regulatory compliance, rates, rents, fuel and all the typical outgoings a business such as ours encounters. As such, late cancellations can leave us with unviable courses. Our mantra has always been to make powerboating accessible, and the courses are priced as such to be as low cost as possible. We do not include a buffer in course fees for late notice cancellations. As such, our cancellation policy is as follows:
More than 2 weeks prior to course commencement date
The deposit tendered, 50% of course fees, is non-refundable. Any balance above 50% of course fees paid by the customer will be returned.
Cancellation within 2 weeks of course commencement date
The entire fee tendered is forfeited.
Non-attendance or leaving course early.
The entire fee tendered is forfeited.
Atlantic Marine Training reserves the right to cancel any booking at any time without prior notice where we believe on reasonable grounds that this is necessary due to unsuitable conditions. Cancelling a booking should not be confused with the need to reschedule a sailing lesson due to weather. Where a lesson is rescheduled, this does not count as a cancellation. Non-attendance at a course or leaving during a course will result in the entire fee tendered being forfeited.
