Ski Boat Driver Certification
We are a British Water Ski & Wakeboard (BWS&W) approved ski boat driver certification centre and offer assessment of ski boat driving ability. In order to complete the assessment you will need to be a member of British Water Ski & Wakeboard and once certified will require annual renewal of BWS&W membership to maintain your licence.
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It is expected that participants are already familiar with handling of a ski boat. We provide assessment of ski boat handling ability and not boat driving training as part of the assessment. If time in the seat is required this may be provided upon request at additional cost.
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Driving for a water skier or Wakeboarder is a critical element of both the skier’s enjoyment, success and continued development, 75% of a successful ski set is down to the competence of the driver. The BWSW Ski Boat Drivers Award level 3 is designed to enhance the drivers ability when driving with a pylon, boom set up, course work re Slalom and understanding of the Perfect Pass and Zero-off systems. Additionally further modules are also available in respect of driving for the Tournament disciplines and inflatables.
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​Typical format of the day for Ski Boat Driver - Level2 assessment (SBD2):
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09:15 Registration
09:30 Classroom/theory
12:30 Lunch break (please bring a packed lunch. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided through out the day)
13:00 Practical boat driving examination (wrap up time is subject to the number of candidates)
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Please bring a passport photo with you which is required to be sent to British Water Ski & Wakeboard when we submit completed paper work when applying for your licence.
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SBD2 Fee: £290 with 25% discount for club members.
This includes the International certificate of competence (ICC) for coastal and inland waters. These qualifications are recognised throughout the UK and are a requirement in Europe when towing skiers, boarders or inflatables (both inland and coastal). Assessments are scheduled subject to availability of our voluntary BWS approved team. Please use the link below to book in for the next session we have scheduled. In event of no availability please contact us and subject to team availability we will schedule a new date.
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