RYA Intermediate Powerboat
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 detailThe 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.
Pre-requisites
Powerboat Level 2 Certificate
Minimum age 16
Course content will include:
· Planning a day cruise
· Boat preparation
· Boat handling
· Pilotage
· Passage making
· Man overboard
On completion of the course, 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.