Our members' experience levels vary greatly and we recognise that formal qualifications are only an indicator of proficiency and experience. 

To take out a boat, the Pure Latitude membership boating club requires you to have a recognised qualification (or equivalent experience) to skipper the boat. For both our sailing yachts and motorboats, the guideline minimum is RYA Dayskipper theory and practical certificates plus 5 days skippering experience in UK tidal waters. For the smaller outboard engined powerboats the minimum requirement is RYA Powerboat Level 2.

We reserve the right to conduct a practical on the water assessment and may recommend additional training or refresher courses. No matter how much boating you have done, we can arrange training to get you to the required level of experience.