Saturday and Sunday 7/8th February was our first Powerboat Level course of the year with Saoirse, Ben and John. All 3 are medical students at Barts hospital and keen sailors who needed the Powerboat Level 2 to help support their work with the club. Saturday was very cold but fine. We spent the day covering the essential safety points and getting as much driving done after launching from the 2 tree island slipway. Early in the season it's best to get as much time on the water on day 1 just incase the weather deteriorates.
After squeezing as many clothes, hats, waterproofs on as possible we got on the water Mr Blobby style. We headed down river and worked our way through man overboard, picking up a mooring, anchoring, 360 turns on the spot, reversing and slow speed boat control. Everybody did well in fairly difficult conditions (strong tide and freezing wind). It was a relief to get off the water and head back to Leigh for a good lunch in the warmth of Sara's restaurant. After lunch we covered Chartwork, Pilotage, Buoyage and Tides. Everyone still smiling we settled on a 10.00 am start on the Sunday.
Sunday dawned a glorious day. Sunny, not much wind a pretty warm 8 degrees. A real pleasure to be on the water. We visited the Marina and spent a couple of hours perfecting coming alongside, towing, holding station and slow speed/tight spot manoeuvres. Then heading out into the estuary for the high speed work which included a visit from one of the many curious seals. Everybody was a star and after finishing with ropework, engine maintenance, boat characteristics, launching and landing it was time for those well earned certificates. Good luck guys and thanks for your company.
If you would like to join us for our next Powerboat Level 2 course just give us a ring on 07887 890389/email sales@perfect.uk.com or visit www.perfect.uk.com for more details.
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