intermediate powerboat course syllabus

Intermediate Powerboat Syllabus

Aim: To teach powerboating up to the standard required to complete a short coastal passage by day.

• Theory - 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

RYA Intermediate Powerboat course

This two day course covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques. It builds on the foundation knowledge of the Level 2 Powerboat handling course and is suited to those who aim to drive larger and more powerful powerboats. The maximum ratio of 3 people to one instructor ensures that you get plenty of 'hands on' time. During the course you will cover cruising at planning speed and more advanced boat handling. It is recommended for anyone moving on to the Advanced course.

Requirements and Outcomes

Upcoming Courses

We can run this course on demand for a group of family or friends of up to 3 people (the maximum permissible ratio to run these RYA courses), and usually require a minimum of 2 people for the course to run (if you are the only person booked on the course then we may reschedule the course).

There are no courses currently scheduled. Please give us a call or email to enquire further.

Recommended Reading

There is no accompanying book that comes with this course, however here are links to some recommended reading. Click on the link to be taken to the RYA website to find out more and to purchase each one.

RYA Powerboat Handbook

This edition of the RYA Powerboat Handbook is a must if you are looking to progress to the intermediate levels of the RYA Powerboat Scheme. It has been updated with new information on electronic navigation and handling at speed, and will help you acquire the knowledge and confidence to get the most from your time on the water.

RYA Powerboat Scheme Syllabus and Logbook

This new 2nd edition of the RYA Powerboat Scheme Syllabus and Logbook details the structure and content of all courses from beginner to advanced within the RYA Powerboat Scheme. There is also a logbook section which enables you to keep a record of your personal powerboating achievements plus information relating to all relevant shorebased courses.

An Introduction to Navigation

The book guides the reader through the basic steps of navigation so that they can learn to navigate successfully. It supports many of the RYA courses, including the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship course.

RYA Intermediate Course - £350

The rya’s intermediate powerboat course - icc, is the perfect springboard to give you that know-how and confidence out at sea..

Understands:

• Latitude and Longitude 
• The principles of GPS 
• Sources of forecast information and the interpretation of forecasts 

Has Knowledge of:

• 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 
• Boat Preparation 
• Boat Handling 
• Passage Making 
• Man Overboard 

After the RYA Powerboat Intermediate Training you will be able to:

• Use a plotting instrument and plot a course 
• Work out tidal heights for standard ports 
• Interpret Lateral, Cardinal Buoyage & Special Buoyage Systems (IALA) 
• Implement IRPCS, in particular the following rules, 5,7,8,9,13-17,23 
• Use GPS way-point navigation and determine Cross Track Error (XTE), Speed Over Ground (SOG), Course Over Ground (COG), Bearing to way-point (BTW), Distance to Way-point (DTW) 
• Use a laminated chart afloat 
• Use Pilotage to enter an unfamiliar port 
• Explain how to make a VHF emergency call 

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RYA Powerboat Intermediate course

The 2 day RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat for longer distances. If you've always stayed relatively close to 'home' this course will give you the skills and confidence to carry out more adventurous coastal passages. 

Pre-requisites

Minimum age:  16

Prior knowledge:  A level of practical boat handling skills and theory equivalent to the powerboat level 2 course.

Course Content

• Navigation, bearings & distance, charts & symbols
• Use of almanacs
• Use of marina locks
• Principals of GPS/ Chart plotters
• Waypoint navigation
• Emergency situations
• Boat preparation
• Boat handling to a higher level including effect of waves, rougher conditions, handling in wind/tide
• Pilotage, passage making practical application
• Man overboard recovery techniques

Course Fees & Dates Enquiry

*group person booking discount applies when all students are booked under a lead booker and paid for at the same time

What's included in the course fee?

• An RYA Advanced instructor for the duration of your course
• Use of a powerboat (RIB) inc. fuel + insurance
• Use of a lifejacket
• Use of light wet weather gear if required  
• RYA Intermediate Certificate (assuming successful completion)

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 RYA Intermediate Powerboat

The aim of this course is to build on your basic powerboating knowledge & experience. You will be taught powerboating up to the standard required to complete a short coastal passage by day. 

2 day course £370pp

Given our commitment to keep prices as low as possible, in the current economic climate we reserve the right to cancel & reschedule any course which is not fully booked

Course Syllabus

Planning a Day Cruise 

Knowledge of:

Use of marina locks (can be covered practically if appropriate)

Understands:

Latitude and Longitude

The principles of GPS and chart plotters

Sources of forecast information and the interpretation of forecasts

Tidal heights at secondary ports

How to use a plotting instrument and plot a course to steer (CTS)

How to issue distress by all available means

Work out tidal heights for standard ports using a tidal curve

Use true and magnetic bearings

Interpret bearing and distance

Interpret chart symbols

Interpret tidal diamonds and tidal streams

Use pilot books

Interpret Lateral and Cardinal buoyage 

Implement IRPCS, in particular rules 5,6,7,8,9,12-19,23

Use of GPS waypoint navigation and determine XTE, SOG, COG, BTW, DTW*

Use of a laminated chart afloat

Use pilotage to enter an unfamiliar port by day

SECTION B: Practical

Boat Preparation

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 

Boat Handling

Effect of waves

Rougher conditions

Awareness of other water users

Mooring stern-to between posts or Med style

The importance of boat control in waves and adequate seating to minimise the possibility of injury

Demonstrate awareness of wind and tide

Moor alongside, in a marina berth (where available)

Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length kill cord at all times

Demonstrate a practical application of techniques for pilotage in local waters

Passage Making

The need for pre-planning, including advise 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 a variety of traditional and electronic means

Man Overboard

Techniques for picking up a man overboard in differing conditions

Pick up a man overboard

Cold shock and immersion hypothermia 

How and when to raise the alarm

 Pre-Requisites 

Candidates should be competent to the standard of Powerboat Level 2

Knowledge to Day Skipper Theory is recommended 

It is also strongly recommended that candidates hold a first aid certificate and a VHF/SRC operators certificate

What's Included

2 days of instruction on Maverick, our Humber Ocean Pro 6.8,

Loan of lifejacket, 

Cost of Certificate 

Use of wet weather gear (if required)

Course Dates

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RYA Intermediate Powerboat

Minimum Age: Age 16 +

Exam Type / Duration: Continual assessment

Max. Instructor / Student Ratio: 1:3

Course Information

Course details.

Assumed Pre-Course Ability: Good RYA Powerboat Level 2 Boat Handling

Knowledge to the level of RYA Dayskipper Theory

It is recommended that students also hold a First Aid Certificate and their Short Range Operators Certificate (VHF)

Ability after the course: Able to plan and execute short coastal passages by day

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Intermediate Power Boat

Intermediate Power Boat Syllabus

• Use of a marina lock
• Latitude and longitude
• The principals of GPS and chart plotters
• Sources of forecast information and the interpretation of forecasts
• Tidal heights at secondary ports
• How to use a plotting instrument and plot a course to steer
• How to issue distress by all available means
• Work out tidal heights for standard ports using a tidal curve
• Use true and magnetic bearings
• Interpret bearing and distance
• Interpret chart symbols
• Interpret tidal diamonds and tidal streams
• Use pilot books
• Interpret Lateral and Cardinal buoyage
• Implement IRPCS, in particular rules 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 – 19, 23
• Use GPS waypoint navigation and determine XTE, SOG, COG, BTW, DTW
• Use laminated chart afloat
• Use pilotage to enter an unfamiliar port by day
• Effects of waves
• Rougher conditions
• Awareness of other water users
• Mooring stern-to between posts or Med style
• The importance of boat control in waves and adequate seating to minimise the possibility of injury
• Demonstrate awareness of wind and tide
• Moor alongside, in a marina berth (where available)
• Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length killcord 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 a variety of traditional and electronic means
• Techniques for picking up a man overboard in differing conditions
• Cold water shock and immersion hypothermia
• How and when to raise the alarm

RYA Intermediate Powerboat course is aimed at Powerboat Skippers who are craving to grow their knowledge and confidence to set out during the day into more challenging coastal waters and experience longer passages.  

What’s Included

You’ll be based at our well-equipped training facilities in Swanwick Marina and included in your course price is:

• RYA Powerboat Handbook
• Refreshments ( tea, coffee and water) throughout the course
• All mooring fees
• All fuel costs
• Use of Urban Truant’s high quality wet weather gear and safety kit
• RYA certification for all successful students

Course Dates

Below are listed our available dates. If you cannot see dates that you require, please get in touch with us and we may be able to to arrange a more suitable date.

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Intermediate Powerboat – on your boat

Duration: 2 days

Time: 9am to 5pm

Group Size: 3 per boat

Min Age: From 16

Price: £640 for up to 3 people

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Intermediate Powerboat – on your boat - General

Course Aim: To teach powerboating up to the standard required to complete a short coastal passage by day. In essence this course aims to introduce those boaters who have previously stayed ‘close to home’ to travel that bit further and undertake short coastal passages.

Course Duration

2 days from 9am to 5pm.

Instructor to Student Ratio

The RYA teaching ratio is one Instructor to three students to one boat, our price is the same whether you have one or three people on the course.

Prior Experience Required

Candidates should be competent to the standard of Level 2 (including the coastal endorsement). Whilst the course does include time on developing your boat handling we will not have time to develop basic techniques. It is recommended that attendees acquire a First Aid certificate and VHF operators certificate either before or after attending the course.

Minimum Age

16. Children over 16 can attend the course with you and can a achieve a course certificate for reaching the required standard.

Course Dates

We can schedule an intermediate course on your boat at any time and often at short notice.

Why choose Powerboat Training UK for your Intermediate Powerboat course?

Our location and teaching facilities ~ Poole Harbour is a truly amazing teaching location – so much so that the RNLI and the Royal Marines base their training operations here. Our classrooms are well resourced, professional, clean and tidy.

Likewise our base in Lymington at Aquasafe Powerboat School is at Lymington Yacht Haven which like Cobbs Quay is a large marina with a huge range of craft. Our classrooms are well resourced, clean and professional.

Our Instructors ~ We ensure that our instructors are teaching 100% ‘Best Practice’ and have a process whereby we constantly review their sessions to ensure that you get the most productive experience from your time with us. All teach because they love boating and we work with them to constantly ‘upskill’ their qualifications and experience.

Our history ~ We started the school over ten years ago and have grown a reputation for delivering on our promises. Our clients range from individuals with their own craft to organisations such as Sunseeker, the RNLI and we were awarded the RYA Training contract by Dorset Police for the London 2012 Olympic events in Weymouth.

We are also very proud to have written the RYA Powerboat Handbook for the RYA and alsothe RYA Advanced Powerboat Handbook too.

What is included in the course price? ~ When you undertake your Intermediate Course on your boat then the price you pay includes all RYA course materials, free use of waterproofs and other safety gear that you may need and it also includes VAT too – a common extra.

Does the course price represent good value? ~ Remember in life you pretty much get what you pay for. We don’t pretend to be the cheapest but the course will be run by instructors guaranteed to teach current best practice with real hands on experience of your type of boat. We have great facilities in large marinas offering a great all-round experience. Check out the other relevant pages on this website to see what we mean.

Some of the offers available when buying this course include…..

Special Offer No1!! Book and pay for your VHF Course at the same time as you book the Intermediate course and only pay £75 for the VHF course (including course pack). (Usual cost is £100, you also need to pay the RYA Fee which is £60). You can choose whether to undertake the course in the classroom or online. We run VHF Courses every two weeks so fitting you in will never be an issue – we run these courses  in Poole and Lymington.

Special Offer No2!! We also offer the opportunity to book the classroom based and online versions of the RYA Dayskipper Theory Course for significant discounts when booked alongside an Intermediate Powerboat course. The Dayskipper course is a great way to really develop on from the Intermediate course and the fact that you would undertake 5 days of theory rather than the one you get the time for on the Intermediate course explains the difference in depth this can be taught to. You will get a discounted rate of £280 for the online course and £330 for the classroom based course – great deals!

Intermediate Powerboat – on your boat - The Course

Reflecting a demand for a course to follow naturally on from Level 2 the RYA launched the Intermediate Powerboat course. This course is taught by Advanced Centres and is a great course for those with their own boat keen to go further afield. The course lasts 2 days and is a very popular course and naturally builds on the basic building blocks of skill created and developed in the Level 2 course.

Your instructor will cover the following topics with you during your time with him/her:

Theory subjects such as:  

• Bearing distance
• Charts, symbols & use of charts
• Use of almanacs
• Use of marina locks
• Latitude & longitude
• Principals of GPS
• Sources of forecast information & interpretation of them
• Use of plotting instruments
• Waypoint navigation
• Emergency situations

Practical subjects including:  

• Boat preparation including kit
• Crew preparation
• Boat handling including effect of waves
• Rougher conditions
• Awareness of wind & tide
• Passage making including application of subjects covered in theory section
• Man overboard recovery techniques

Broadly speaking the course divides into i) developing the core navigation skills to be able to undertake coastal passages ii) Using these skills afloat to undertake a passage/entry to a port safely.

Day one will tend to start with a bit of a recap on the theory side to see where you are relative to the level that we need to achieve during the course. You then go afloat and spend some time practicing and enhancing your close quarter boat handling skills. Once back in the classroom the instructor will look in detail at the areas of passage planning and pilotage so that you have the skills to put it into practice.

Day two will spend lots of time learning new skills such as the ways to use GPS to create effective and rapid position fixes in small open craft. You’ll use the skills developed on day one to plan and execute pilotage plans setting you up well to be able to use these skills where ever you choose to go boating.

When we are training on your boat we can choose a passage to undertake with you. For example if you are in Poole then a passage to Yarmouth is a great trip but whatever passage you choose we will put the skills into practice we’ve covered during the course.

Our Instructors that will deliver the course are all highly experienced Advanced Powerboat Instructors holding current Commercially Endorsed Advanced Powerboat Certificates. These instructors know the areas where we run these courses very well but critically have real first hand experience of making passages so understand the practicalities and limitations of doing so.

Intermediate Powerboat – on your boat - This course is aimed at

Whereas Level 2 focuses on introducing boaters to short trips close to shore the Intermediate Course aims to take them further afield. The course perfectly suits:

• Those who are quite new to boating and wish to build on the skills and knowledge gained in their Level 2 course. As a guide typically a 12 month gap is perfect however if after getting your Level 2 course you have got plenty of hours under your belt less than 12 months can be fine. Call to discuss if you are unsure.
• The course is also perfect for those who have boated for years but want to expand their horizons. The Intermediate Course can ‘bolt on’ perfectly to many years of experience opening up new horizons and improving confidence and the enjoyment of exploring new places.
• For those with their own boat the intermediate course is a fantastic way to gain experience travelling further away from your home base. Having an instructor on board when you undertake a coastal passage is both a great reassurance but of course a great way to make sure that you are doing it right.

Intermediate Powerboat – on your boat - Syllabus

Aim:  To teach powerboating up to the standard required to complete a short coastal passage by day.

Assumed knowledge:  Candidates should be competent to the standard of the National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2) with Coastal Endorsement.

Knowledge of:  The subject will be briefly explained. Familiarisation during the course and where to find out more after the course.

Understands:  The subject will be covered in greater depth and you will be asked to demonstrate a basic understanding and go away from the course able to develop your own skill in this area.

Can:  The subject will be covered in great depth, including background theory, demonstrations by the instructor and repeated practice by yourself until you can demonstrate good skills in the subject.

Planning a day cruise

Knowledge of:

• Use of marina locks (can be covered practically if appropriate)

Understands:

• Latitude and longitude
• The principles of GPS and chartplotters
• 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 ports using a tidal curve
• Take true and magnetic bearings
• Interpret bearing and distance
• Interpret chart symbols
• Interpret tidal diamonds and tidal streams
• Use pilot books
• 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
• Issue distress by all available means

The aim of the practical session is to put into practice the theory detailed above and to complete a passage, which shall include:

Boat preparation

• 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

Boat handling

• Effect of waves
• Awareness of other water users
• Mooring stern-to between posts or Med style
• The importance of boat control in waves and adequate seating to minimise the possibility of back injur
• Demonstrate awareness of wind and tide
• Moor alongside, in a marina berth (whereavailable)
• Demonstrate the use of an appropriate lenght of kill cord at all times
• Demonstrate a practical application of techniques for pilotage in local waters

Passage making

• 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

Man overboard

• Techniques for picking up a man overboard in differing conditions
• Pick up a man overboard

Intermediate Powerboat – on your boat - Reviews

“Just wanted to drop you a line to thank you all hugely for the Intermediate course. When I got home Jo asked me what the best bit was and I really struggled to put into words all the great things we did. I really enjoyed the theory side and felt that I consolidated and built on what I had learned on Level 2, the passage to Yarmouth was awesome – being able to see the Needles up close was great – but I suppose it was the Instructors patience and knowledge that made it for me. Nye and Paul were always relaxed but totally in control but have such a huge amount of knowledge which they share in a really relaxed way. As Arnie said – I’ll be back!!. PS: Thanks to Viv – very smooth booking process” Johnnie

“Just to say thanks for a fantastic Intermediate Course at the weekend, good to refresh on some handling skills and also cover some of the stuff from the Dayskipper theory on top of the new stuff. However, the sojourn into the bay in a very lumpy sea was by far the best bit, had a great time and really enjoyed the experience. Congratulations on having Nye on your team – you seem to specialise in using really friendly people who know what they are doing and know how to put it across. I don’t think you could have found a better person to put me at ease, and the two other chaps on the course were good company too.” Steve

“Thanks for the weekend, we had a great time. Our aim was to be able to go to the solent safely and head out on the berth holders cruises and we feel we can do so. Thanks to Martin for his help.” David and Michelle on their Fairline 29

“Great course, great boats and great instruction – thanks” James

“Not a good result on Wednesday. Tom now wants a big RIB and says nothing less than Harrier will do!!!!!! Joking aside a really beneficial course and I feel far more confident now” Richard with his 16 year old son Tom

“And you call instructing a job?” Nikki

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RYA Powerboat Scheme Syllabus and Logbook

The RYA Powerboat Scheme meets the training needs of recreational and professional powerboat operators alike. Whether you are an amateur or use powerboats as part of your job, the RYA Powerboat Scheme will train you in all aspects of safe boat handling and navigation.

The RYA Powerboat Scheme Syllabus & Logbook details the structure and content of all courses from beginner to advance within the RYA Powerboat Scheme. There is also a logbook section which enables you to keep a record of your personal powerboating achievements plus information relating to all relevant shorebased courses.

'It details the requirements of every level of the course, thereby helping one to plan the tuition route from beginner to the advanced stages. So you’ll know what to expect at each stage, and thus be better prepared for it …' – Sailing for Southern Africa , February 2014.

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RYA Intermediate Powerboat

This course covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques.

This course builds on the foundation knowledge of the Level 2 Powerboat Handling course and is suited to those who aim to drive larger more powerful powerboats. During the two days you will cover, cruising at planning speed and more advanced boat handling. It is recommended for anyone considering moving on to the Advanced course.

Support Course: RYA Advanced Powerboat

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What is RYA Powerboat Level 2?

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 is a beginner course providing essential skills and knowledge for handling powerboats.

This course covers boat handling, basic seamanship, and safety. The course is recognised wordwide and can be commercially endorsed, if you need to be qualified to do a certain job. There are conditions on this endorsement however.

Does RYA Powerboat Level 2 expire?

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate does not expire. However, refreshing skills periodically is recommended for safety and proficiency.

Advancing your skills by both theory and practical knowledge is highly recommended. The RYA Powerboat Intermediate course and RYA Day Skipper Theory course are the next progression steps.

We would also recommend that you undertake your RYA VHF/SRC and RYA First Aid at Sea courses.

How long does RYA Powerboat Level 2 course last?

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course typically lasts for two days and includes both practical and theoretical training.

The days normally start at 0900 in the morning and finish about 1700 in the evening. Once you have passed the course the qualification will last your lifetime.

RYA Powerboat Level 2 cost?

The cost for the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course varies through the year.

You can find on our website page for the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course all the course dates we have scheduled for the year, and by clicking on a chosen date it’ll tell you how much the course cost is.

In winter typically prices are £249/per person and £299/per person in spring/summer.

RYA Powerboat Level 2 syllabus content

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 syllabus covers a great deal and you’ll learn a lot on our course.

The syllabus covers:

• Personal Clothing & Equipment • Boat Safety Equipment • Launching and Recovery

General Powerboat Handling:

• Familiarisation & slow speed handling • Holding off • Approach & Securing to a Mooring Buoy • Anchoring • Use of Steering & Hand Bearing Compasses • Planing speed – including trim tabs & power trim where available

Marina Work:

• Turning in a confined area • Leaving and Coming Alongside (various berths wind/tide directions) • Use of Springs

Emergencies (practical):

• Man Overboard Approach – Drift Down Method • Man Overboard Approach – Into wind Method • Recovery of a Man Overboard

• Types of craft & Engines • GPS / Chart Plotters • I.R.P.C.S. (rules of the road) & local bylaws • Charts & Important Chart Symbols • Buoyage Systems • Pilotage & Passage Planning • Tides & Tidal Streams • Weather

Emergencies (Theory):

• Cold Shock and Immersion Hypothermia • Distress Signals: Means of issuing distress including DSC and VHF Mayday calls • Disabled craft • Emergency Action to prevent sinking • Fire precautions & fire fighting • Advice for vessels in restricted visibility

RYA Powerboat Level 2 replacement certificate questions

We recommend upon passing your course that you photograph your certificate or make a spare laminated copy, in case you lose it. However……………

If you’ve lost your RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate/card, the first point is to get in Touch with the RYA

To locate your records in order to issue a new certificate, you’ll need to send an email to [email protected] with the following details:

Name Date of birth Previous known addresses Name of school who issued the certificate Name of course

If the RYA can locate your details, you will be sent a replacement form to complete, and your replacement certificate will be issued and sent to you.

What if the RYA Can’t Find My Details?

In some cases, the RYA will be unable to match your records with a certificate, which can delay the replacement process. If you receive a response from the RYA detailing that your records were not found, simply get in touch with our team by emailing [email protected] or calling 02381 242 159 (or contact the school which issued your certificate) and ask for a confirmation letter to verify that you have completed this course. You can then send this confirmation letter back to the RYA, and a replacement certificate form will be sent to you to complete.

How Much Does a Replacement RYA Certificate Cost?

All replacement certificates with a photo are charged at £25, with shore-based certificate replacements costing £20 to replace (Prices may change – These prices are correct at the time of writing)

How Long will a Replacement Certificate Take to Arrive?

Once you have completed and sent off your replacement certificate form, you should allow 21 working days for your new certificate to arrive. However, if you need a replacement more urgently, a Fast Track service may be available for an additional cost. If you are looking for a Fast Track replacement, we recommend that you state this in your initial email to the RYA.

RYA Powerboat Intermediate course content

The RYA Powerboat Intermediate course builds on the skills learned in RYA Powerboat Level 2 , focusing on navigation and pilotage, this looks at going further afield and traveling longer distance along the coast line.

It’s ideal for those who wish to undertake longer coastal journeys by day.

RYA Powerboat Advanced Restrictions

The Advanced course is intended for experienced boaters and includes night operation.

It requires prior completion of lower-level courses or equivalent experience. This is often with in 20nm of port of departure.

RYA Advanced Powerboat: What Can I Drive?

The RYA Advanced Powerboat course prepares you to handle powerboats safely on coastal and offshore passages by day and night.

It covers higher-level navigation skills and advanced boat handling. The advanced course allows you to drive powerboats of less than 68 tones and less than 23 meters in length.

RYA Advanced Powerboat Commercial Endorsement

Holders of the RYA Advanced Powerboat certificate can apply for a commercial endorsement to work professionally, subject to additional requirements such as medical fitness certificate (ML5 / ENG1), sea survival course, RYA SRC/VHF radio operators licence , and an RYA PPR online course . Details can be found on each of the courses by clicking on them.

The course requires previous experience and knowledge, such as basic navigation and boating skills.

It’s recommended for those with significant powerboating experience. The restrictions on the use of the licence can be dictated by your insurance company and the capability of the vessel. For commercial work it is then down to coding of the vessel and the endorsements you have.

How to Become an RYA Powerboat Instructor?

To become an RYA Powerboat Instructor, you need to have a valid RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate , RYA First Aid certification , and sufficient powerboating experience. You must also complete the Powerboat Instructor Skills Assessment and Instructor Training Course. This course is 4 days in length. Its an amazing course to get you into the industry.

RYA Powerboat ICC

The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is often required for boating abroad. The RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate is fully accepted as a qualification to obtain the ICC for powerboats up to 10 meters.

Once you’ve gained your RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate you can apply to the RYA for an ICC. Please note that there is a cost for this, payable direct to the RYA. Or, RYA members get can apply for one for free – So it’s definitely worth becoming a member.

RYA Powerboat Rules

Understanding and adhering to powerboating rules is crucial for safety and efficient navigation.

The RYA Powerboat courses thoroughly cover these rules and regulations of the water, and a lot more. These rules are also taught during our other RYA theory courses which go well together with our powerboating courses to develop personal knowledge and skills further, helping you become a safe, responsible and competent sailor/boater.

RYA Powerboat Renewal

While the RYA Powerboat certification itself does not require renewal, keeping your skills up-to-date and considering periodic refreshers or advanced courses is advisable for ongoing competency.

Why not have an informal chat with our team about doing some bespoke lessons or skills training?

Please call us between 7.30am – 8pm on 023 9250 4443 (We are open 7 days a week) or contact us here through our website.

RYA Powerboat Licence Renewal

If you hold a commercial endorsement on your Powerboat certificate, you’ll need to renew this every five years, which includes updating your RYA First Aid and RYA Sea Survival qualifications.

RYA Powerboat Instructor Revalidation

RYA Powerboat Instructors need to revalidate their qualification every five years by maintain their teaching and then showing they have been teaching over those past five years in powerboats.

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Powerboating

All our courses are delivered by our partner company Edinburgh Marine Academy.

We use both 6.3m and 5.3m RIBs. Depending on your course we will take you through the basics of low-speed manoeuvring and boat handling, look how to operate and navigate a boat in more advanced conditions, or what to think about when heading out at night.

We follow the RYA National Powerboat Scheme, so you have a clear pathway when choosing courses.

Please have a look at the course details below for more information and available dates. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on 0131 319 1820 or email [email protected] .

To make a booking directly with Edinburgh Marine Academy CLICK HERE   Please note that this will take you to the Edinburgh Marine Academy website.

This is a 2-day course.

Pre-requisites: age 14+

Close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations. This course is packed full of exciting activities, so that you can powerboat safely and competently by yourself. On successful completion of this course you’ll also qualify for an International Certificate of Competence (issued by the RYA) for those of you that wish to powerboat abroad.

2024 Dates:  scheduled for every weekend and a midweek course Wednesday-Thursday

Cost:  £319 – £349

Pre-requisites: you must hold you RYA Powerboat Level 2 and be aged 16+

Want to take your powerboating to the next level? Then this course is for you! The Intermediate Powerboat syllabus aims to provide a level of training to suit those who use powerboats more frequently, and in more advanced conditions. The two-day course covers the basics of navigation, practical use of daytime pilotage, passage planning skills and using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques on coastal waters.

2024 Dates:    6 April, 18 May, 22 June, 24 August

 This is a 2-day course.

Pre-requisites: detailed on the RYA website

This course is for more experienced leisure and professional powerboaters wishing to skipper small powerboats further afield and at night. As well as high levels of boat handling skills, a short range VHF licence, valid first aid certificate and navigation skills up to coastal / yachtmaster skipper standard are required for this course.

Please note that this course does not include an assessment for a commercial endorsement, if you require this please advise at time of booking and we can schedule a date for this.

2024 Dates:  24-25 February, 16-17 March, 26-27 October, 30 November-1 December 2024 Cost: £379

Pre-requisites: RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate with additional driving experience; age 16+

This course will allow you to develop your safety skills, so among other things you can help your sailing club or RYA Training Centre. The syllabus covers the safe rescue of crews and prevention of further damage to a variety of boats and equipment, including windsurfers and canoes.

2024 Dates:  30-31 March, 28-29 September

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RYA Powerboat Advanced Professional Qualifications

RYA powerboat courses are primarily for those using small powered craft such as RIBs, dories and sportsboats that don't generally undertake long or offshore passages.

The types of commercial craft requiring this level of certification are typically: charter fishing boats, small passenger launches, thrill ride operators, harbour patrol launches, construction site safety boats etc. If you will be using larger boats with accommodation and the capacity to cruise or work further offshore you are likely to need a certificate within the motor cruising programme such as Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore. There are two types of Advanced certificate:

a)  A course completion certificate awarded by a training centre on successful completion of a two-day training course

b) A certificate of competence awarded by the RYA/MCA on successful completion of an exam

If you need a Powerboat Advanced certificate in order to work on board a commercial craft subject to the MCA's codes of practice, you will need to get it commercially endorsed. You can then work on commercial vessels up to 24m in length, operating in category 3, 4, 5 and 6 waters - that is up to 20 miles from a safe haven. Please note: it is only possible to commercially endorse an RYA/MCA Powerboat Advanced Certificate of Competence (option b above). The only exception to this is if you were awarded a course completion certificate (option a above) prior to 1 January 2005, in which case you may obtain a commercial endorsement without having to pass the exam.