Who needs an Circuit Powerboat Racing Medical Form?

All UK residents who wish to take part in Circuit Powerboat Racing in Great Britain must hold a valid Powerboat Racing licence issued by the BPBA, which for circuit will be issued by the Circuit Powerboat Association (CPA). All UK residents who wish to take part in International racing must hold a valid International Powerboat Racing licence issued by the BPBA & UIM.
Licensed competitors are required to have a medical examination on an annual basis before your application is submitted.

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Attending your Circuit Powerboat Racing medical

• Please arrive 15 to 10 minutes in advance your appointment to be sure that you have completed your part in your form.
• Please come to your medical wearing comfortable clothes so you can move easily in, as you may be required to do a step test.
• Please remember to bring photographic ID (passport or driving license) and your glasses (do not wear contact lenses for your examination we will be asked to were them in the clinic).
• Avoid loud noise for 16 hours before your medical as this may affect your hearing for the examination.
• You will be asked to provide a urine sample as part of the medical. This is not a drugs test.

A routine medical examination approximately takes about 15 minutes; however, it may take longer depending on your medical history. We advise that you allow at least 1 hour for the appointment.

On the day at the clinic the Doctor of Kent D4 Medical Medical will:

• Check your identification.
• Take a blood pressure measurement.
• List on the Circuit Powerboat Racing form any medication you're currently taking.
• List on the Circuit Powerboat Racing form any hospital consultant you see regularly.
• Document your height, weight, smoking and alcohol history (To assist the Doctor it would be helpful to bring a note of your most recent weight and height with you).
• Ask questions about your medical history and document it on the Circuit Powerboat Racing form.
• Bring all the letters and tests from hospital discharge, GP or specialist (cardiologist, neurologist, orthopaedics, medics, endocrinology and diabetes).

What you will need to bring:

• A original or print out of the Circuit Powerboat Racing form documentation, having already completed your personal details. Fill in the grey section on page 1 (left hand side) 'Your details' and page 8 (consent and declaration) along with your name and date of birth at the foot of all other pages on the Circuit Powerboat Racing when you are with the doctor carrying out the medical examination. Check all sections of the medical report have been fully filled in. If you send MotorSport UK an incomplete report your application will be returned.
• Photo ID (passport, driving licence).
• GP's name, surgery address and contact details.
• Details of any medication you're taking (name and concentration).
• Your glasses or contact lenses if you wear them (though not colour correction lenses). You will need to remove contact lenses during examination if you wear them.
• Your previous medical certificate if you have one.
• Comfortable footwear and clothes to enable you to undertake exercise test if needed.
• List on the Circuit Powerboat Racing Form any hospital consultant you see regularly.
• Document your height, weight, smoking and alcohol history (To assist the Doctor it would be helpful to bring a note of your most recent weight and height with you).

What does the medical involve?

• Measure your height and weight.
• Take your blood pressure.
• Test your eyesight.
• Physical examination.
• If you have any previous medical history then the doctor will discuss this with you too.
• Sometimes other tests are needed such as a step test, an ECG or spirometry (breathing test) and will be recommended to MotorSport UK.

How long will it take?

The appointment usually lasts 15-30 minutes

How long is my Circuit Powerboat Racing Form is valid for?

The interval between having your medical examination and applying for your licence (or licence renewal) must not exceed 4 months.

What happens after examination?

The completed Circuit Powerboat Racing Medical Form must be posted to the relevant authority by yourself. The interval between having your medical examination and applying for your licence (or licence renewal) must not exceed 4 months. The ultimate decision to grant or renew the licence is from the MotorSport UK.

What happens if my medical condition change after my Circuit Powerboat Racing medical examination report?

You need to tell MotorSport UK about some medical conditions as they can affect your driving. Check if a health condition affects your driving from: www.direct.gov.uk/driverhealth. Use the A to Z to check if you need to report your condition and find the relevant form or questionnaire.