RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course In Southampton £249
Our fully inclusive RYA intermediate powerboat course costs just £249 per person for this 2 day course. We always include everything you need to complete this course which includes our RYA advanced powerboat instructor, 7.2m rib, all fuel, waterproofs, lifejackets and use of our classrooms. Don`t forget the free accommodation.
RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course Exploring The Solent
Our Southampton marina classrooms overlooks our training fleet of 10 Ribcraft & Redbay rib boats. We usually use a larger rib for the intermediate course, but owning a range boats allows us to be flexible. We tend to use our 7.2m 200hp ribs for the intermediate coastal course.
Following on from the level 2 powerboat course we run longer passages with means our preparation needs to better than the level 2 standard. We add to your navigation skills in the classroom and then put them into practise on these longer Solent runs.
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RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course
The RYA intermediate powerboat course will allow you to bareboat charter from most rib charter company as it proves you have spent more time on the water and under tuition than a powerboat level 2 student.
So a summary of whats included :-
RYA powerboat instructor
Ribcraft 7.2m rib training boat including all fuel used
Waterproof gear and lifejacket
Classroom with charts, books, tea & coffee
RYA course completion certificate
Previous Experience Required:
Boat handling to the standard of the Level 2 Powerboat Handling course with a coastal experience on a planing boat. Your skills must be to the powerboat level 2 standard or beyond. It is not a course requirement but we do recommend the RYA Essential Navigation online theory course to help brush up on your navigation and seamanship. It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a first aid certificate and a VHF/SRC operators certificate. Minimum student age is 16 years old.
If you have not boated for a while or have no previous coastal powerboating experience we strongly recommend completing your powerboat level 2 with us first as our pb2 course includes good coastal water experience.
RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course Syllabus
Aim: To teach powerboating up to the standard required to complete a short coastal passage by day.
The intermediate course syllabus below is aimed at confirmation of powerboat level 2 skills and taking certain areas to the next level.
Theory - Planning a day cruise
Navigation
True and magnetic bearings
Bearing and distance
Chart symbols
Tidal diamonds and tidal streams
Use of pilot books
Position lines
Use of marina locks
Latitude and longitude
The principles of GPS
Sources of forecast information and the interpretation of forecasts
Tidal heights at secondary ports
Use a plotting instrument and plot a course to steer (CTS)
Work out tidal heights for standard pors using a tidal curve
Interpret Lateral and Cardinal buoyage
Implement IRPCS, in particular rules 5,7,8,9,12-19,23
Use GPS waypoint navigation and determine XTE, SOG, COG, BTW, DTW
Use a laminated chart afloat
Use pilotage to enter an unfamiliar port by day
Explain how to make a VHF emergency call
Practical
The importance of protective clothing and safety equipment
The minimum level of equipment for the boat
Considerations of equipment required for longer passages
Correct stowage of equipment
Effect of waves
Rougher conditions
Awareness of other water users
Mooring stern-to between posts or Med style
Demonstrate awareness of wind and tide
Moor alongside, in a marina berth
Demonstrate the use of an appropriate lenght of kill cord at all times
Demonstrate a practical application of techniques for pilotage in local waters
The need for pre-planning, including advice in the event of having to return at night
Apply the lessons learnt in the theory section and successfully complete a practical passage
Fix position by traditional and electronic means
Techniques for picking up a man overboard in differing conditions
Pick up a man overboard
