RYA Advanced Powerboat

The RYA Advanced Powerboat course is for anyone who wants to develop their skills to a level whereby they can confidently venture further afield or deal with different or adverse conditions by day and night.

On completion of the RYA Advanced Powerboat course, students can sit the RYA MCA Advanced Powerboat exam (certificate of competence). This exam can then be commercially endorsed so skippers can gain work in the marine industry.

Course Structure

This is a 2 day course.

Day 1 - 9:30 - 21:30

Day 2 - 9:30 - 21:30

Useful Information

Do I need previous experience?

Yes, the following qualifications are required:

- RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate

- Navigation knowledge Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster

- RYA First Aid Certificate

- RYA SRC – VHF Radio Certificate

- RYA Intermediate Powerboat Certificate – desirable

- Minimum Age of 17

What to Bring

1. Soft soled shoes (not black soles please!). Ideally “proper” boating shoes or boots. Trainers are a good 2nd best

2. Woolly-hat, sailing gloves, scarf

3. Warm clothes to sail in (according to season) Technical fibres (e.g. fleece material) perform substantially better than natural fibres such as cotton or wool as they wick moisture away from the skin and also dry very quickly if they get wet

4. Sun-hat, sunglasses, sun lotion (at least Factor 20)

5. Notebook, pen and soft pencil *

6. Foul weather gear (oilskins) (FOC if listed in “what’s included”) if you have them or you can hire them from us for £10 payable in cash when you arrive. Please advise us of your size in advance. Please note that golf, walking and leisurewear are suitable for sailing, but the salt will affect the breathability of the garment.

7. Passport photo, this is needed for all powerboat courses except the RYA Intermediate powerboat course.

8. Packed lunch for the first day of your course – we do have sandwich bars, bars and cafés locally to our office if needed.

Please bring with you 2 passport photographs and an ICC application form**. This can be downloaded from the download page on Ocean Sports Tuition website.