Once you've got the basics nailed, the RYA Intermediate and Advanced Powerboat courses are the next step in the pathway to better boating.
Day trips and night time navigation can be tricky, so it's best to undergo some tailored training.
This course covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques and is suitable for those aged 16 years plus.
Boat handling to the standard of the Level 2 Powerboat Handling course.
Knowledge to the level of Day Skipper theory is recommended.
It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a first aid certificate and a VHF/SRC operators certificate.
This course is delivered over 2 days with both days beginning and ending at SWAC.
Planning a day cruise
Boat preparation
Boat handling
Pilotage
Passage making
Man overboard
After this course at SWAC, you’ll be able to plan and execute short coastal passages by day.
This course is the next step in the RYA Powerboating pathway and is ideal for leisure and professional boaters wanting to undertake more adventurous trips by day and night. This course is suitable for those aged 17 years plus.
Candidates should be competent to the standard of the Intermediate Powerboat Certificate with a thorough knowledge of the navigation and chartwork to the level of Coastal Skipper/RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased certificate.
It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a first aid certificate and a VHF operators certificate.
This course is delivered over 2 days and includes at least 1 night navigation exercise.
Preparation for sea
Boat handling
Passage making and responsibility as skipper
Pilotage
Meteorology
Rules of the road
Use of engines
Emergency situations
Night cruising
Following this course at SWAC, you’ll be able to plan and execute coastal trips and return to a familiar port by night.
Booking our Intermediate and Advanced Powerboating courses courses couldn't be easier!
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