TRRC SUPPORT FOR RYA POWERBOAT TRAINING

The TRRC have been working closely with the Port of London Authority and the Environment Agency to identify ways to encourage safe, consistent and courteous behaviour from crews and coaches on the river Thames.

The council believes that training plays an important part in spreading good practice and supports the qualification of competent launch drivers to RYA national powerboat course, level 2.

The TRRC will subsidise up to 50% of the course costs to a maximum of £60 per applicant for individuals nominated by rowing clubs in the region - including university and school clubs.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Funding is offered to individuals based in the Thames region, who regualrly drive powered launches on behalf of their club; either in a coaching or safety capactiy, or who drive at headraces or regattas. Clubs may nominate up to two individuals per launch for the subsidy, however, only one individual from each club may apply at a time.

COURSE OPTIONS AND SUPPLIERS

Chas Newens Marine runs a 2-day course at Putney costing £325 per person (minimum of three people per course). This course is held on the Tideway and includes high-speed training and covers the river down to Tower Bridge.  This price is correct as at 1st May 2010.

The Longridge centre at Marlow offer a range of course options (for 2008/09 prices see table below) aimed at different levels of experience. All prices are based on 2 people attending at a time

Option 1	1.5 hrs direct assessment for experienced helms (two potential helms out in a boat together under assessment)	Cost £30 per person for the 1.5hrs, plus £5 for a certificate if successful
Option 2	3hrs training (a dummy run on what they need to do for an assessment followed by the real assessment)	Cost £40 per person, plus £5 for a certificate if successful
Option 3	1-day, level 2, powerboat course for those who can already helm a boat but need to bring their power boating skills up	Cost £80 per person, plus £5 for a certificate if successful
Option 4	2-day, level 2, powerboat course for those who need the full course.	Cost £120 per person plus £5 for a certificate if successful

What do I do Next?

1. Complete both pages of the form below and then get your club captain to sign and date it.
2. Post the completed form the the TRRC at the address given on the second page
3. You will be contacted once your application has been approved, or if you must wait for someone else being sponsored by your club to complete their training before you are eligible for funding.
4. Once you have been given the go-ahead, book yourself on your preferred course option and inform the TRRC of the course details and dates. The club or individual must make full payment for the course.
5. Once you have passed training you will have to send in copies of your certificate and the course invoice. Reimbursement will then be sent to the club or person specified on the funding application form.
6. The TRRC regrets that we cannot make retrospective payments towards courses that were completed before an application was approved. 

 DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM (updated 15 Feb 2010)

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