Day Skipper Power

[TangaraToo]

I'm thinking of doing DS power practical some time next year.
I already have Coastal Skipper sail, PBL2, safety boat and SRC. No real need for me to do this other than I get to spend 4/5 days on a boat with more the 25HP. Looking at various schools I think my current power experience would be fine so can anyone recommend somewhere in the UK to do the course?
Thanks

 

[superheat6k]

Mendez Marine at Swanwick on the Hamble is generally recommended, as is 5 Star Marine in Southampton. Both owners contribute on here and are well thought of.

 

[lisilou]

Mendez Marine at Swanwick on the Hamble is generally recommended, as is 5 Star Marine in Southampton. Both owners contribute on here and are well thought of.

+1

 

[backwaters]

I did my Day Skipper sail with East Anglian Sea School at SYH near Ipswich. I thought my course was excellent. Can't comment on their motorboat course, but overall the school is well run and friendly.

 

[Andrew M]

I'm pretty sure David had closed 5 Star Marine sometime earlier this year, which is a shame as he's a good bloke and nice instructor so hopefully is working with one of the other schools. Many apols if I'm wrong with that though, or if it's only temporary etc.

I guess with the op's question it's a case of finding a school that suits geographically, suggestions on here or contact the RYA ? And then working out who offers the best solution with regard to using their school boat over a suitable number of days.

 

[wizzer]

I know it's not the closest to your location, but Cornish Cruising at Falmouth is a very nice place to do such an RYA course.

 

[timv]

I know it's not the closest to your location, but Cornish Cruising at Falmouth is a very nice place to do such an RYA course.

yes my wife and I did helmsman with Phil of Cornish cruising, good bloke and stunning area

 

[Sailorsam101]

I'm a sail yachmaster instructor so have a bit of knowledge here.

Let me first ask why you want to do a DS when you already have a CS sail?

The main difference is boat handling and MOB..nothing more. Nav is the same...crew management is easier...it's basically all the same.

So I think a power DS will be a waste of time for you. You might want to loom at a boat handling weekend rather than a structured course. Also do it on a type of boat you own or will use.

Doing a course on a single shaft when you own a twin outdrive is a waste of time...same as doing a twin course when you own a single shaft.

When people who have a sail DS tell me they want to do coastal I tell them not to bother and to go to yachmaster. Nav is Nav no matter what course you do..safety is all the same.

Your money and your choice but I know what I would do.