RYA Intermediate Powerboat

Our fully inclusive RYA intermediate powerboat course costs just £269 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 fantastic air conditioned classrooms. Don`t forget the free accommodation.

Course Structure

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