Understanding your Chart Plotter – Basic to Masterclass
- Deacons Marina, Bridge Rd, Bursledon, Southampton SO31 8AZ
- info@mendezmarine.co.uk
- +44 01489 588977
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 one of our 7m rib’s , Swiss Too or Nip Too. The classroom course is taught in the Mendez Marine Office.
Candidates should be competent to the standard of Powerboat level 2
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.
2 days / 16 hours
16 years
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.
RYA Certificate
G13 RYA Powerboat Handbook, DSN RYA Dayskipper Shorebased Notes, G2 IRPCS, G69 Passage planning,G6 navigation Handbook
Able to complete short coastal passages by day.
