Introduction to Powerboat Training
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- Category: RYA Powerboat Courses
PLEASE NOTE: ALL OUR POWERBOAT COURSES ARE COASTAL ENDORSED.
The RYA National Powerboat Scheme is for those wanting to drive small open powerboats such as RIBs (rigid inflatable boats), sports boats and small launches. These boats are generally powered by an outboard engine, do not normally have accommodation on board, and so are not intended for extended cruises. They may be used for short coastal or inland trips, fishing, safety cover for other watersports, waterskiing or as a support boat for diving.
Whether you use powerboats for leisure or work, or in connection with another activity such as sailing or rescue, we have a course for you.
Powerboat courses
The programme comprises a series of practical courses which can be complemented by our navigation and other one-day support courses.
Courses can be taken either onboard a centre's boat or your own boat and you can enter at any level, provided you have the relevant experience beforehand. Be realistic when assessing your current experience and abilities and, if in doubt, discuss your requirements with us.
RYA POWERBOAT 1 |
RYA POWERBOAT 2 |
RYA INTERMEDIATE |
RYA ADVANCED POWERBOAT
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Pre-course experience |
None |
None |
Boat handling to the standard of Level 2 with coastal endorsement |
Boat handling to the standard of the Intermediate course. Navigation to Day Skipper shorebased standard |
Boat handling to the standard of Level 2. Level 2 certificates required |
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Minimum duration |
1 day |
2 days |
2 days |
2 days |
2 days |
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Minimum age |
8 |
12 |
16 |
17 |
16 |
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Course content |
Boating safety, boat handling and basic theory |
Close quarters boat handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations |
Daytime navigation skills, passage planning, use of plotting instruments, GPS and electronic navigation |
Skippering techniques for coastal and offshore passages by day and night |
Recovery techniques for various craft and fleet management afloat |
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Ability after course |
A basic understanding of powerboating |
Able to handle a powerboat in familiar waters by day |
Able to skipper a powerboat on coastal passages by day |
Able to skipper a powerboat on coastal passages by day and night |
Able to provide safety or support cover in a racing or training environment |
RYA Powerboat Level 1
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- Category: RYA Powerboat Courses
RYA Powerboat Level 1
This course is an introduction to boating techniques for launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer, everyday boat handling and the use of safety equipment.
It can either be taken as a stand-alone course or integrated into the two-day Level course.
| Assumed knowledge | None |
| Minimum duration | 1 day |
| Minimum age | 8. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate |
| Course content | Launch and recovery (8-11 year olds observe) Preparation of boat and crew, boat handling, picking up and securing to a mooring buoy, leaving and coming alongside, being towed |
| Ability after the course | Able to drive under supervision |
RYA Safety Boat
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- Category: RYA Powerboat Courses
This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities.
It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying.
| Assumed knowledge | Basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers. RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to this course |
| Minimum duration | 2 days |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Course content |
Preparation, boat handling, dinghy rescue, windsurfer rescue, kayak or canoe rescue (can be covered as theory), towing, end-of-day procedures, safety, suitability of craft, local factors, communication, rescuing other water users |
| Ability after the course | Able to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing |
RYA Powerboat Level 2
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- Category: RYA Powerboat Courses
This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.
It includes close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations. The course can be taken inland or on the coast and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.
| Assumed knowledge | None. May be preceded by Level 1 |
| Minimum duration | 2 days |
| Minimum age | 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate |
Course content |
Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard |
| Ability after the course | Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of craft |
RYA Powerboat Advance & Intermediate
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- Category: RYA Powerboat Courses
Currently we dont run these course at Elie, but we can recommend a good centre that will be able to fullfill you training needs.
Contact us for more details.