Where's Haggis?

   people under 16 should never be driving safety boats is my view even though i a only 16 and have been driving them for years!!!!

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hurricane Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1047	Post Options Post Reply Quote hurricane Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Where's Haggis? Posted: 30 Nov 04 at 3:34pm
	people under 16 should never be driving safety boats is my view even though i a only 16 and have been driving them for years!!!!

Brian Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 27 Sep 04 Location: Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 503	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brian Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Nov 04 at 5:55pm
	ya but i am in ireland. It is the ISA website i should be looking at. www.sailing.ie

Garry Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 18 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 536	Post Options Post Reply Quote Garry Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Nov 04 at 5:44pm
	For a dinghy or windsurfing instructor the're a vital tool! From the RYA website Course Type : POWERBOAT, Adult & Junior Course Suggested minimum pre-course experience : None. May be preceded by Level 1 Assumed Knowledge : None. Minimum age 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed certifcate. Course Content : All you need to know for self-sufficient poweboating at a basic level. Course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat. Ability After Course : Self-sufficient powerboat in the right conditions: aware of own limitations and those of craft. Minimum Duration : Two days You might also find that clubs and insurance companies put restrictions on use for those under 16. Edited by Garry
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Brian Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 27 Sep 04 Location: Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 503	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brian Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Nov 04 at 5:19pm
	im not sure about what the age is in ireland, plus i have always regarde powerboats with deepest contempt, i think it is cheating

sailor girl Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 Jun 04 Location: Spain Online Status: Offline Posts: 1031	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailor girl Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Nov 04 at 4:29pm
	nope, you are wrong, it is definatly 12 or 13. trust me, i was suposed to do it last summer. sorry hurri!!!!
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hurricane Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1047	Post Options Post Reply Quote hurricane Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 04 at 10:08pm
	actually as far as i am awear there is no age limit on a powerboat course. I know i had it when i was 13 but i think u can get it when you are younger! sorry sailor girl(hope i am right)

sailor girl Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 Jun 04 Location: Spain Online Status: Offline Posts: 1031	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailor girl Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 04 at 7:26pm
	and you can get your power boat 2 when you are 13. and your first aid when you are 12 or possibly younger.
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Binky Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 29 Jun 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 34	Post Options Post Reply Quote Binky Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 04 at 7:20pm
	you don't have to be 16 to be an assistant instructor and that would get you out on the water

Brian Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 27 Sep 04 Location: Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 503	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brian Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Nov 04 at 9:27pm
	not old enough, have to be 16 and have a vhf licence and first aid cert and powerboating lvl 2 and all types of stuff

sailor girl Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 Jun 04 Location: Spain Online Status: Offline Posts: 1031	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailor girl Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Nov 04 at 6:58am
	why don't you take your instructors cert and join the staff, that way you will probably get more use of different classes.
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