RYA Advanced Powerboat

The advanced course is for experienced powerboaters. Students should be familiar with powerboat handling to intermediate standard and have several seasons' Powerboating experience. A knowledge of navigation to Day Skipper Shorebased standard is required, and students must hold a valid first aid certificate and VHF radio operator's certificate. The course includes techniques for handling powerboats under challenging conditions such as heavy weather, and offshore at night. An outline syllabus is shown below.

Course Structure

•Preparation for sea

•Advanced boat handling

•Pilotage and passage planning

•Night navigation

•Collision regulations and meteorology

•Emergency and rescue procedures