Power Boating activity for Permit Renewal
Cheshire Scouts Water Activities Team are running a Power Boat refresher training and permit sign off day at Fidlers Ferry Sailing Club. This is on a tidal section of the River Mersey.
| Date | Saturday 27th June 2026
Leaders need to attend all day |
| Times | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Who can go | This course is open to:
• Members of the Scout Association. • Over 18s only. • Those who want refresher training and assessment in Power Boats for a renewal of a permit. The leaders must already have a RYA level 2 (or above) Certificate or Card,
There is no planned further assessment this year. If you cannot make the day then you need to look out for training in 2027 on the Cheshire Scout Website… This training will then be for a full Level 2 Power Boat RYA qualification and a subsequent permit. https://www.cheshirescouts.org.uk/ https://www.cheshirescouts.org.uk/adult-support/training
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| Location | Fidlers Ferry Sailing Club, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2UJ |
| Transport | You need to make your own way to the sailing club |
| Cost | £50.00
This is not the full cost; expenses are being subsidised by the county under the condition that leaders use their permit with youngsters as soon as possible. In most cases groups/sections support you on this course and may give you a refund. This is an opportunity for you to pay half i.e. £50 with the county paying the remaining £50 of it, if you agree to helping out on a Water Activity day at Tatton sometime in the next couple of years. |
| Includes | There will be a full run through of the Power Boating syllabus and any implications.
From initialising the activity right through to seeing the youngsters leaving the site. |
| Does not include | Any provision of accommodation, drinks, food for lunch or activity clothing. See the kit list.
But some gear can be provided by arrangement…but you need to ask me well in advance. |
| Contact Details | Pete Goodger 07769831919 |
| About the Course |
We are Refreshing the knowledge and skills of Cheshire leaders in the use of Power Boats. The aim is to have more permitted leaders who can take youngsters out. We realise that with COVID and the lack of access to the Power Boats at Tatton many leaders require refresher training to regain their expired permits. This day is an attempt to put this right. By the end of the day, you should have your Leadership type permit for B1 waters where you are on the Power Boat or have an Action Plan agreed.
We will cover The Scout Assessment Checklist:
- Responsibilities
- Group Management
- Risk assessment
- Weather
- Technical
- Emergency procedures
- Equipment
https://prod-cms.scouts.org.uk//media/aeeff1bd/ac120928-power-boating-may-2025.docx
| Plan of the session |
The schedule will be something like this:
Meet at Fidlers Ferry Sailing Club at the start time
Programme
Arrival, Brew,
Welcome.
Introductions.
Day Outline
Domestic arrangements.
Emergency Recall
IRPCS.
Introduction to boats.
Preparation of boats.
Changed for practical session.
Check on Clothing and Buoyancy.
Water Area, Limits and Hazards.
Launch.
Boat familiarisation. We understand this is only a refresher and you will just be refreshing your skills due to some time away from powerboat operation.
RYA Direct Assessment programme.
MOB Practical
Recovery of person and craft likely to be met at Tatton
Recovery of boats to shore
Clean Boats
Changed.
Debrief
Depart.
| After the day… |
- We need to see a risk assessment for running a one-hour Power Boat session at Tatton for a small group that you are most likely to be with,
- a programme or list of activities you could do on and off the water with that small group,
- You will need to make an on-line application for a renewed permit and include a log of your experience after the day.
| POR |
Hopefully you all know about the Scout’s Policy, Organisation & Rules for Power Boating?
If not then have a read before the session…
POR Rules relating to power boating
Rule 9.7 Adventurous Activities Permit Scheme
Rule 9.8 Adult Groups undertaking Activities
Rule 9.13.1 All Water Activities
Rule 9.13.2 Life Jackets and Buoyancy Aids
Rule 9.13.3 Classification of Waters
Rule 9.13.5 Boats
Rule 9.13.6 Charter Vessels
POR General activity rules
Rule 9.1 All Activities
Rule 9.6 Use of External Centres and Instructors
This is a link to the Scouting National Directory of Waters
| Kit List |
This is not a definitive kit list but really the key things to think about.
| On the water essentials | ||
| Lifejacket or buoyancy aid | must be well-fitting and well maintained.
These are provided. |
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| Windproof jacket / Cagoule | You, as leader, must not get cold at any time and these can always be kept in a drybag/rucksack until needed, don’t leave shore without it!! | |
| Insulating layer / base layer | If paddling in summer (avoid cotton t-shirts) | |
| Wetsuit or dry suit | depending on the time of year a wetsuit long john or full suit can be great – note that we do man overboard and recovery…it maybe you! | |
| Footwear | trainers, wet shoes anything that helps you walk across rough banks, tree roots, beaches, glass shards, mud…NO WELLIES, CLOGS, CROCS or FLIP-FLOPS! | |
| Safety bag / dry bag | with a method of securing it to your craft | |
| Watch | or any reliable method of telling the time,… a banksman? | |
| Sun cream/lip protection | Even a cloudy day can get my nose! | |
| Sun hat | And my head! | |
| Throwing line? | Discuss! | |
| Knife? | Discuss! | |
| Bailer/sponge | especially useful in an open vessel | |
| On the bank essentials | For in an emergency | |
| Shelter | Provided | |
| First Aid Kit | Provided – but bring your own… | |
| Bottle(s) of water | Provided for first aid reasons only… | |
| Klaxon | Provided |
The Fidlers Ferry RYA Training Centre Team have an information sheet that I will email to you nearer the time (or earlier if you let me know you have applied via email to [email protected])
You will need to take careful note of the details on page 1 and fill in the booking form that is on page 2.
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