A course for leisure and professional boaters wanting to undertake more
adventurous trips by day and night, this 2 day course, with at least one night
navigation exercise, will provide you with an RYA Advanced Powerboat Course
Completion certificate. Anyone undertaking this course must have practical
skills of the Intermediate level and theory knowledge of at least Coastal
Skipper/Yachtmaster level. The course is split between theory and practical,
with an emphasis on the application of theory knowledge to practical situations
including preperation for sea, passage and pilotage making, skippering
(meteorology, rules ofg the road)), navigation at planing speed, night cruising,
and emergency situations.
The Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence can only be issued after an
exam, usually taken immediately after the course. If you are looking to take
this exam, please let us know and we will arrange an examiner for you. The cost
of this exam is payable directly to the RYA. To take this exam your must meet
the following pre-requisites:
* 2 years relevant experience including night pilotage
* As a guide; 30 days at sea, 2 days as skipper, 800 miles, 12 night hours in
the past 10 years
* Hold a valid First Aid certificate
* Hold a GMDSS Short Range Certificate (SRC) or higher grade marine radio
certificate
* Age 17 or over
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POWER COURSES
Our powerboat training is currently delivered on an MCA coded 7.8m Ribcraft with
a 200hp Suzuki four stroke outboard engine and an E-series Raymarine chart
plotter.
We maintain a 3:1 student to instructor ratio which allows our experienced RYA
instructors to tailor courses to the various levels and needs on board and
deliver at a manageable pace.
All course costs include tea and coffee, waterproofs are available on request.