{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFS120656\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E(Published December 2013, last reviewed with no updated 2018)\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is motor cruising?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMotor cruisers are boats powered by an engine. They can include accommodation.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is a motor cruising permit?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe adventurous activity permit scheme is designed to ensure that only people with the relevant skills and experience lead adventurous activities for the young people. Therefore all activities classed as adventurous can only be lead by someone holding the appropriate permit. 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This is:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Allows the permit holder to lead motor cruising for a single boat.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EPermit limitations\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELeadership\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 If you have permit to lead motor cruising then you can look after only one boat at a time. 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