RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor

POWERBOAT ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE AIMS: To train existing RYA Powerboat Instructors in the techniques needed to enable them to deliver the higher level courses. Successful candidates become qualified to: Instruct the RYA Powerboat Tender Operator Course Instruct the RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course Instruct the RYA Advanced Powerboat Course Prepare MCA Advanced Power Cert. of Competence Exam Candidates Deliver off-site, own-boat tuition for all levels Become an Advanced Powerboat Centre Chief Instructor POWERBOAT ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE CONTENT: During the two days we will discuss the different techniques used to deliver the RYA Tender Operater, RYA Intermediate and RYA Advanced courses. In particular we will focus on the night exercise and on coaching methods for drivers who have existing skills. POWERBOAT ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE RATIO: Two or three candidates to one trainer & boat. The RYA will not sanction 1:1 Powerboat Advanced Instructor Training.

Course Structure

POWERBOAT ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE DURATION: DAY 1 HOURS Day 1 Start Time- 0930 Day 1 Finish Time- approx 4 hours after dusk (2030 in December, much later in June) DAY 2 HOURS Winter – 0930 to 1700 Summer – A shorter day, as we will have covered more of the syllabus the preceding day

Useful Information

POWERBOAT ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE PRE REQUISITES: Minimum Age 18 RYA Powerboat Instructor RYA First Aid RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate MCA/RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence (or YM Coastal or Offshore Power CoC) RYA Short Range Certificate (or higher GMDSS certificate) RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased (or equivalent knowledge) Experience of putting the above knowledge into practice Ability to demonstrate effective and safe high speed night pilotage/navigation RYA Member WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE POWERBOAT ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE? 2 days and a night of instruction Use of our RIBs Fuel Loan of a life jacket and light Free (on street) parking Tea & Coffee WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE POWERBOAT ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE? Wet weather gear (£5 hire per day) Lunch