These days, it is straightforward for people to access powerboat training. Sometimes, individuals need to attend courses because they require the skills for their jobs, but many people sign up to the training for recreational purposes.

Those who fall into the latter category may be interested in comments made by Ed Vallance in the Daily Mail recently. The writer had been on a trip to the Scottish island of Arran and as part of his adventure, he experienced powerboating.

He was new to the activity when he set foot in the boat and at first he thought the idea sounded “menancing”.

However, as a passenger, he found the experience to be “undemanding” and very enjoyable.

Mr Vallance remarked: “Copious amounts of sea spray, wind and engine noise combine to create the impression of rugged adventure with little or no effort required from us passengers.”

He added: “To add to the adrenaline-heavy fun, we spot rutting stags… golden eagles, and hen harriers, all in the space of an hour.”

Other animals to watch out for around the shores of this rugged island include sea otters, minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, and basking sharks.

Commenting on the end of his experience in a powerboat, the writer said: “I spend the last few minutes of the boat ride picturing a fish in a tartan armchair, nursing a whisky by an open fire – which is exactly what I intend to do once I return to land and make it back to the hotel.”

Arran is located off the west coast of Scotland and, covering an area of over 430 square kilometres, it is the seventh largest Scottish island.

Of course, there are lots of other locations around Britain that are great for powerboating. Meanwhile, people should not struggle to access powerboat courses by their local coastlines.

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