Course: RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course
Duration: 2 days
Min age: 16 yrs
The Intermediate Powerboat course aims to provide a level of training to suit the more frequent user, and in more advanced conditions. The two-day course involves a short coastal passage, and covers practical use of daytime pilotage and passage planning skills, using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques on coastal waters.
The Intermediate Powerboat Course is a progression from the National Powerboat Level 2 Course, and aims to teach powerboating up to the standard required to plan a passage, and complete a day cruise on coastal waters during daylight hours.
Subjects Covered:
- Pilotage
- Navigation
- Fuel and engine checks
- Effect of waves and rougher conditions
- Power trim and trim tabs
- Berthing in different situations
- Use of GPS in high-speed navigation and pilotage by day
Course fees:
£250 per person / £375 with 1:1 tuition / £500 for 3 students / £ 400 on your own boat (up to 3 people) Prices includes: RYA Powerboat Logbook, Certificate (on completion), All Fuel (except own boat courses),