Description

We can run the course on a one to one basis or as a group of no more than three, this can take place on one of our boats or your own boat. The course is run over 2 days. The minimum age to attend the course is 16 years old.

The course requires you to have your level 2 powerboat certificate along with a seasons experience driving the boat, along with knowledge to the day skipper theory is highly recommended. It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a first aid certificate and VHF/SRC operators’ certificate.

The course consists of planning a day cruise, boat preparation, boat handling, pilotage, passage making, and man overboard exorcises. Once the candidate has completed their intermediate powerboat course they will be able to plan and execute short coastal passages by day.

Clothing and equipment

Dependant on the weather waterproofs are advisable, the majority of the course being on water. If you have your own waterproofs, we recommend you wear those as they will fit and be comfortable, you will also need comfortable non slip shoes & a change of clothes, suncream, sunglasses & a hat can also be useful. If you don’t have any kit the school provides lifejacket’s and spray tops, however we don’t provide waterproof trousers.

The next step in powerboating in the RYA’s syllabus is the advanced powerboat. Teaching about night navigation, responsibilities as a skipper, meteorology and emergency situations.