RYA Intermediate Powerboat
The RYA Intermediate Powerboat is an ideal course for those who have successfully completed Level 2 coastal but want to improve their powerboat navigation, skills and qualifications.It is recomended you have VHF radio and first aid courses.
Ideal for developing skills to complete short coastal passages by day.
Duration: 2 days
Age: Minimum 16 yrs
Course Details
Theory: Knowledge of Navigation, true and magnetic bearings, bearings and distance, chart symbols, tidal diamonds and tidal streams, use of pilot books, positions lines, use of marina locks (can be covered practically if appropriate).
An understanding of longitude and latitude, the principles of GPS, sources of forecast information and the interpretation of forecasts.
- Use a plotting instrument and plot a course to steer (CTS).
- Work out tidal heights for standard ports using a tidal curve.
- Interpret buoyage.
- Interpret specific IRPCS.
- Use GPS waypoint navigation.
- Be able to use a laminated chart afloat.
- Use pilotage to enter an unfamiliar port by day.
- Explain how to make a VHF emergency call.
Practical:
The aim of the practical session is to put into practice the theory detailed above and to complete a passage.
To understand the importance of:
- Boat Preparation
- Boat Handling
- Practical Pilotage
- Passage Planning
- Man overboard in more demanding conditions
Cost £265 per person max 3 students.
Fast track one to one £385.
Contact us on 01983 741484 / 07796 231316 or send an Enquiry for more information.