Training for everyone
A familiar sight in Bembridge
Harbour since 2004, Bembridge
Powerboat Training provides
RYA Powerboat courses for
everyone from raw beginners,
right through to those working
towards advanced and
commercial qualifications.
Its RIBs also offer family and group
charters around the Solent and the
Island, and its main RIB has a ‘workboat
endorsement’ on the MCA coding and
runs as a Press Boat to many of the
Solent Regattas.
With the start of the 2018 season, BPT
is now operating from both Bembridge
and Cowes, and following this year’s
addition of PWCs (Jet Skis), it has already
had 40 PWC Proficiency students out on
the water since January!
‘Hand held’ VHF’s have also been added
to the VHF/SRC training – ideal for those
using PWC’s, SUPs and kayaks. The VHF is
a primary piece of safety equipment to be
carried on any craft and required by law to
hold a minimum qualification of the SRC.
BPT will be using the Cowes base to run
other RYA Training, including a number of
the shore-based navigation courses, Day
Skipper, Yachtmaster, etc. along with radar
and diesel engine – and instructors and
skippers are looking forward to welcoming
new students.
Find Bembridge Powerboat Training
at Bembridge Harbour and on the River
Medina in Cowes or call 01983 778077.
Visit the website at www.powerboat-
training.com.
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