RYA Intermediate Powerboat
The intermediate powerboat course builds on the foundation knowledge gained in the Level 2 Powerboat course and is suited to those wishing to further those skills and for those who already have a knowledge of navigation theory.
Course at a glance
- Suitable for - Those who hold a Powerboat Level 2 certificate
- Minimum age - 16
- Location - Essex Outdoors Bradwell RYA Training Centre
- Duration - 2 days, free overnight acommodation on-site (subject to availabilty)
- Price - £325
Course Detail
The aim of the RYA Intermediate Powerboat course is to teach power boating up to the standard required to complete a short coastal passage by day. The course will cover the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques.
Course content will include:
- Planning a day cruise
- Boat preparation
- Boat handling
- Pilotage
- Passage making
- Man overboard
Course Outcomes
On completion of the course,candidates are expected to have the skills and knowledge required to be able to plan and execute short coastal passages by day. Sucessful candidates will receive the RYA Intermediate Powerboat certificate.
It is strongly recommended, but not essential, that candidates hold a first aid certificate and a VHF/SRC operator's certificate and knowledge to the level of Day Skipper Theory.
