Paul,
I would take one of the beginning Powerboat courses approved by the RYA.

http://www.rya.org.uk/Training/Power...es/default.asp



"pau11" wrote in message
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Thanks for the welcome and advice...

I'll give it a go close to the coast and maybe take it down to spain
for the summer...see how it goes and maybe upgrade next summer....

Is there essentials i need? I've got the anchor...would i need a
radio?? i sound like a right idiot!!!