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As of the 1st January 2005 the structure and setup for the Powerboat course changed. The greater part of this change is within the courses above level 2 and will not affect the way in which prior courses are recognised.

THE RYA NATIONAL POWERBOAT SCHEME 2005

LEVEL 1 -- INTRODUCTION TO POWERBOATING

Provides a practical introduction to boat handling skills. Preparation launching & recovering, safety equipment, pre-start checks, personal buoyancy, boat handling techniques & manoeuvres, starting & stopping, use of kill cord, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving & coming alongside, being towed. Theory & background, IRPCS, ropework, awareness of other water users. We recommend this course be consolidated with the National Powerboat Level 2 certificate.

LEVEL 2 -- NATIONAL POWERBOAT CERTIFICATE

Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis if the International Certificate of Competence. Preparation -- launching & recovering, safety equipment, lines & fenders, fuel tanks, boathandling techniques & manoeuvres, effects of current or tide, propeller controls, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving & coming alongside, high & low speed manoeuvring, man overboard. Theory & background, type of craft & engines, maintenance checks, IRPCS, weather forecasts, emergency action. This course qualifies you for the International Certificate of Competence.(Coastal sportsboat endorsement)

INTERMEDIATE POWERBOAT COURSE

Provivdes the skills and backgroud knowledge needed for day cruising including: Preperation - piloting - navigation -fuel and engine checks. Boathandling and manoeuvers taking into concideration - effects of waves and rough conditions - power trim and trim tabs - berthing in different situations - use of GPS in high speed navigation and pilotage by day. --- It is highly recomended that candidates hold a first aid certificate and a VHF operators licence for this course.

ADVANCED POWERBOAT COURSE

Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by powerboat drivers operating in coastal waters, in more demanding conditions. Preparation, passage planning, fuel & engine checks, meteorology, boat handling techniques & manoeuvres, high speed boat handling, power trims & trim tabs, advanced manoeuvres, use of GPS & Decca, high speed navigation, manoeuvring in rough weather, pilotage by day & night, emergency situations. Assumed knowledge: Candidates should be competent to the standard of National Powerboat Certificate Level 2 (coastal) with a knowledge of navigation and chartwork to the level of Day Skipper Shorebased certificate. It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a First Aid certificate and a VHF operators certificate.

If you need any fruther assistance with understanding these courses please phone us at 01843852858 or mail us at michael.oram@btinternet.com

The National Powerboat Scheme is applicable to sportsboats, RIBs, dories and launches and other boats that do not normally provide accommodation or cooking facilities. Training on boats with accommodation is covered by the RYA Motor Cruising Scheme.

This Scheme is run by the Royal Yachting Association in conjunction with the governing bodies of the other relevant sports, the British Canoe Union (BCU), British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC), British Water Skiing Federation (BWSF) and the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS). The lower age limit for powerboat courses is 12 years. Under 16's should only use a powerboat under the supervision of an adult.

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