Southeast Power Boating

Well Done C.S.C. Boys

September 7th, 2008 Posted in Competition | No Comments »

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.

Your Boat Laws

September 2nd, 2008 Posted in Laws | 1 Comment »

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.

About Us

August 25th, 2008 Posted in Crew | No Comments »

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.