Thinking of being more adventurous and going further afield, then the RYA Intermediate (Coastal Cruising) Powerboat course is a 2-day course and a natural progression from the RYA Powerboat level 2 as it aims to teach powerboating up to the standard required to safely complete a short coastal passage by day.
Don’t underestimate the importance and value of this course. The RYA Intermediate Powerboat course is the natural progression between the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course and the RYA Advanced Powerboat course.
How can I take this course?
The practical course is taught on our 7m Highfield Patrol rib , Swiss Too. The classroom course is taught in the Mendez Marine Office.
Pre-course experience | Candidates should be competent to the standard of Powerboat level 2 |
Assumed knowledge | It is strongly recommended that the candidate hold a 1st aid certificate, a VHF operators certificate and has theory knowledge upto RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship or RYA Day skipper. |
Minimum duration | 2 days / 16 hours |
Minimum age | 16 years |
Maximum Instructor : Student Ratio | 3 : 1 |
Course content | Planning a Day cruise: pilotage, navigation, safety, fuel and engine checks. Boat handling and passage making: effects of waves and rougher conditions, berthing in different situations, use of GPS in high speed navigation and pilotage by day. |
Course Materials supplied | RYA Certificate, |
Recommended Reading | G13 RYA Powerboat Handbook, DSN RYA Dayskipper Shorebased Notes, G2 IRPCS, G69 Passage planning,G6 navigation Handbook |
Ability after the course | Able to complete short coastal passages by day. |
Support Courses: RYA Day Skipper Theory – online or classroom RYA Online Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course, RYA VHF Radio, RYA Sea Survival, RYA First Aid.
Next Step: RYA Advanced Powerboat, RYA Coastal Yachtmaster / Coastal Theory, Commercial endorsement
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