South East Powerboating would like to congratulate Erica Lawless, Holly Thompson, Lauren Hennessy, Peter Timmons, Hannah Hermon & Michael Redmond who all passed their ISA National Powerboat Certificate in Courtown this weekend. We had a great two days ending with a fun trip to cahore. Thanks to all who attended and hope to see you all soon .
We have just put up two more courses on our courses page if you are interested let us know.
There are new courses for the new year up on our courses page why not take a look and see if there is anything you need or like if there is a course you would like that is not there get in touch and we will help you out. Its a great time of the year for courses to get the sea legs back in action.
I have just put up a video here of Dave at the championship taking his run around the course, well worth a look !!!
Congratulations to C.S.C.’s entry to the national R.I.B. championship. The team consisted of Cpt. Iain Biddulph, Andrew Wafer, Donal Murphy (aka Horsebox) and David Switzer. They achieved a fantastic third place beating off some of the best teams from the country including dedicated R.I.B. clubs and training centres. Courtowns boys were very well recieved and i quote from the I.S.A. web site “In third place came Courtown Sailing Club who showed great team sprit all day” . Last but not least a huge well done to wexford harbour boat and tennis club who took the rib home. Its ours next year !!! Also i would like to say a huge thank you to our team behind the scenes, First of all Rose our very own cheerleader then we had Lydia our game strategy expert, next was Conor our van logistics champ/bouncer/reversing over a line judge, Graine & Cira what can i say about these two they were our motavational speakers/personal chefs (thanks girls !) And not one bit competitive (ye right) And last but not least our team manager/Shower switch bypasser/fixer/ all round handy man Paul Wafer legend. Thanks Guys.
Southeast Powerboating is delghted to announce that an I.S.A. Advanced powerboat course is being run in Courtown Sailing Club on the 18th and 19th of October.
The aim of this course is to develop boat handling, seamanship, pilotage and navigation skills up to the standards required to drive a planing powerboat safety by day in all coastal waters, and by night in coastal waters with which you are familiar. A small list of the topics covered are listed below.
For more information contact us and we will help you out.
A huge well done to one of our very own Crew , Craig has just achieved his Instructor Qalifications in Introduction to powerboating and National Powerboat Cert. Craig of course passed with flying colours so along with his new toy Molly Craig will be putting on some fantastic courses. Again a very well done to Craig .
We here at South East Powerboating would like to wish our boys from C.S.C. a very well done at today’s regional finals for the ISA Yachtsman Euromarine RIB Championship. The regionals were held in Wexford harbour boat and tennis club under a lovely sunny blue sky. The day started by getting the brain working with a nautical themed quiz. Following the quiz the teams headed outside to the throw bag competition, Courtown undoubtedly dominated this event. The water event came next with Wexford moving into first. The final event came then in the form of an anchoring test exicuted perfectly by the courtown lads. The anchoring gave Courtown second place which is enough to secure a place in the national finals to take place next month. So again South East Powerboating wish to say well done to Iain Biddulph, Andrew Wafer, David Switzer and last but by no means least Donal Murphy aka Horsebox.
Wearing of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
There must be suitable PFDs for everyone on board any boat.
A suitable PFD must be worn in the following situations:
o By anyone on board an open boat that is under 7 meters in length.
o By anyone on deck on a boat that is under 7 meters length.
o By anyone under the age of 16 on board an open boat or on deck of any other type of boat.
o By anyone being towed in another boat or on any other device (skis, donuts etc.)
o By anyone on a personal watercraft (jet ski)
Except when
o Tied up alongside or made fast to an anchor, marina, pier or mooring.
o Immediately prior to, during and after swimming from a boat that is not moving through the water.
o Putting on, wearing or taking off diving equipment on a boat that is not moving through the water.
Age restrictions.
You have to be 12 years or older before you can drive any boat with an engine over 5Hp (3.7 Kw).
You have to be 16 years or older before you can drive a personal watercraft (jet ski) or a powerboat / motorboat that is capable of 17 knots or more.
Alcohol and Drugs.
While operating a pleasure craft, or being towed by or on board a vessel or object being towed by a pleasure craft, it is against the law to consume or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
While on board a pleasure craft it is prohibited to consume alcohol or drugs in circumstances which,
Could affect the safety of others on board or others using Irish waters
Create a disturbance on board or be a nuisance to others using Irish waters.
South East Powerboating is a relatively new company dedicated to powerboat training in Irelands sunny south east. Our aim is to help raise the standard and profile of powerboating in the south east. We are based in an ideal location in the holiday town of Courtown. Our classroom is on the south pier with a view of the whole town, the harbour, the sea and of course Courtowns famous north beach.
Our instructors are top class with a huge level of knowlege and experience in all forms of watersports and are experts in their field, to find out more about them click here . We have a wide range of vessels to suit every need, you can find information about these on our fleet page.
We cater for anyone with any amount of experience from total beginners to master mariners you can come alone or in a group, you can do a certified course or if you want to gain experience you can Contact Us and we will make a course to cater just for you.
