911ÖÆÆ·

This is the official course book for Levels 1 and 2 of the 911ÖÆÆ·National Powerboat Scheme (formally Powerboat Practical Course Notes). It goes through everything you need to know as a novice powerboater, from basics such as the boat and the equipment you need, through to heavy weather techniques and night navigation.

This digital version is enhanced with animations and video footage from 911ÖÆÆ·Boat Handling for Sportsboats and RIBs DVD.

Jon Mendez developed an interest in boats at a young age with friends and family on the River Thames and has been teaching professionally for the last ten years. Jon is an 911ÖÆÆ·Yachtmaster Instructor Examiner and a Powerboat Trainer, and was the 911ÖÆÆ·Chief Powerboat Instructor. His work has taken him across the world from Scotland to New Zealand skippering yachts of up to 40m. He now runs his own marine business doing what he enjoys most working with boats, people and having fun on the water.

Please note: The paperback version of 911ÖÆÆ·Start Powerboating is included in the 911ÖÆÆ·Powerboat Level 2 Course Pack.

'… will enable readers to acquire the skills and confidence needed to get the most out of this exciting sport …' – RIB International.