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 The courses

Scroll down the page for links to each of the powerboat qualifications and most of the shorebased qualifications. Click on the title to read more about the course.

Changes to the RYA National Powerboat Scheme

Reflecting a demand for a course to follow naturally on from Level 2 2004 saw the launch of the Intermediate Powerboat course from the RYA. This course can only be taught by Advanced Centres, covers 2 days and addresses:

 
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Basic pilotage and passage planning for small boats

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Chartwork balancing the use of GPS and use of charts in a small craft

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Correct use of GPS (XTE (cross track error), SOG (Speed over ground), BTW & DTW)

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Other areas such as tides and weather

To undertake this course schools must be Advanced centres (ie already accredited to run the Advanced Course) and only Advanced Instructors can teach the course.

A further development relates to courses for children. Level 1 can now be taught to children aged 8 and over  (although launching will only be watched by them) whilst Level 2 to those 12 and over. Schools running these courses require a suitable child protection policy in place and must have boats suited to the children's capability.

There are also changes afoot to the ICC for Power. ICCs will be available for two lengths of craft. <10m for those possessing Level 2 or undertaking an ICC test on a craft <10m. <24m for those qualifying via the motor cruising scheme or taking their ICC test on a craft over 10m in length. Sail ICC will only entitle holders to a Power ICC < 10m.

 

Level 2

Level 2
This is the most popular powerboat qualification and is also known as the 'National Powerboat Certificate' . Those gaining their Level 2 can then apply to the RYA for their ICC ('International Certificate of Competence'). The course suits those with extensive boat handling experience and those who have never stepped onto a boat before. .....
 

Intermediate

Intermediate Powerboat Day Cruising Course
A new course aimed at those undertaking short coastal passages..
 

ICC

ICC (International Certificate of Competence)
ICCs are required in many European countries when using or chartering vessels.
 

Advanced Advanced Powerboat course
An excellent course aimed at the keen amateur or professional powerboater keen to develop a variety of their skills including night work
 

Safety Boat Safety Boat
A course aimed at those already possessing level 2 who want/need to provide safety cover to fleets of dinghies, windsurfers or kayaks.
 

Level 1 Level 1
Aimed at beginners and those keen to get a taste for powerboating.
 

Instructors Instructors
For those keen to bring the pleasure of powerboating to others.
 

VHF Short Range Certificate
The new VHF radio courses which fully addresses the use of DSC (Digital Selective Calling)
 

Dayskipper (Theory) Dayskipper shorebased
A theory course aimed at those keen to enhance their knowledge on subjects such as navigation, weather, chartwork etc.

 


 

New Powerboat book
Read about the new RYA powerboat book  here

New RYA course!
For 2004 there was a major change to the National Powerboat Scheme - read about it here
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History
This site was founded back in 1999 as a resource for powerboaters interested in furthering their boat handling skills via training or simply reading about how to handle their craft better. Since its inception it remains the only site dedicated to powerboat training and is ranked No1 for Powerboat Training by search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Altavista. The site has been reviewed by a variety of magazines and websites and its content is regularly used by other more mainstream sites.
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