



RYA Powerboat Intermediate
The 2 day RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat for longer distances. If you've always stayed relatively close to 'home' this course will give you the skills and confidence to carry out more adventurous coastal passages. Our RYA Powerboat Intermediate Course prices start from £300.00 per person.
Suggested minimum pre-course experience |
Candidates should have A level of practical boat handling skills equivalent to the powerboat level 2 course |
Course knowledge | It is strongly recommended that the candidate hold a 1st aid certificate, a VHF operators certificate and has theory knowledge upto RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship or RYA Day skipper |
Course content | Navigation, bearings & distance, charts & symbols TidesUse of almanacs Use of marina locks Principals of GPS/ Chart plotters Meterology Waypoint navigation Emergency situations Boat preparation Boat handling to a higher level including effect of waves, rougher conditions, handling in wind/tide Pilotage, passage making practical application Man overboard recovery techniques |
Ability after course | Able to complete short coastal passages by day |
Minimum duration | 2 days |
Minimum Age | 16 years |
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