The Speed Boat Driver (SBD) Level 1 is a full day course. This includes some training prior to your assessment. You will have half a day in the classroom and half a day on the water followed by your exam. We would strongly advise you have boat driving experience before booking your test, if you have not had experience beofre your SBD this could result in failing the test. If you would like to gain some experience driving a boat, please call us to discuss how you can gain experience.
Please be aware this assessment is for Castle Water Ski Club members ONLY, to complete on their own boats. A copy of your boat insurance will need to be provided. THIS TICKET IS FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE ALL COMPLETING THEIR SDB1 ON THE SAME DAY
What do I need before applying for the SBD1?
Before applying to complete a Ski Boat Driver Level 1 all candidates must meet the following pre-requisites:
• Be a current member of British Water Ski and Wakeboard
• Be aged 16 years or over
• Have some experience of driving water skiers (under supervision) or arrange to take lessons • Read, and be familiar with, the SBD1 Assessment handout. (This can be found at https://www.bwsw.org.uk/resources/sbd-2-manual/ )
If you have not had experience before your SBD, this could result in failing the test. If you would like to gain some experience driving a boat, please call us to discuss how you can gain experience.
What to bring with you:
1. Speed Boat
2. Speed Boat insurance
3. CWSC Membership card
4. BWSW Membership card (Or alternative proof of membership)
5. Wakeboarding/Waterskiing equipment as you wil be required to tow someone behind the boat. Alternatively, you can bring a skier along with you.
6. Cheque for £40 for the BWSW License Fee.
Please find our course dates below:
Month
Dates
March
Cancelled as Park Closed
April
20th
May
11th and 25th
June
22nd
September
7th
October
12th
Restrictions
Age restrictions
16+
Other abilities
Boat driving experience
Arrival time
9:30am
Alcohol policy
ZERO
Group info
Up to 4 people
Please make sure you bring your wakeboard/waterskiing equipment with you as you will be required to tow a skier as part of the exam. Alternatively you can bring a skier along with you.
If you are already a BWSW member, please bring your membership card on the day of your assessment.
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Planning to bring more children?
If you are planning to bring more children, please call our Customer Service team on 0330 555 1415. We are always happy to help.
BE AWARE OF RESTRICTIONS!
Age restrictions
16+
Other abilities
Boat driving experience
Arrival time
9:30am
Alcohol policy
ZERO
Group info
Up to 4 people
Please make sure you bring your wakeboard/waterskiing equipment with you as you will be required to tow a skier as part of the exam. Alternatively you can bring a skier along with you.
If you are already a BWSW member, please bring your membership card on the day of your assessment.