Powerboat Course Levels 1 & 2

Beginner to Intermediate Courses - Personal & Commercial

RYA Powerboat Level 1 and Level 2

The aims of the of the one day Level 1 or two day Level 2 course is to provide a practical introduction to boat handling and associated knowledge and is suitable for those with little or no previous experience.

LEVEL 1 START POWERBOATING One Day Course

To provide a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats.

Minimum age - Eight years old.

Preparation

Launching and recovering

Safety equipment

Pre-start checks

Personal buoyancy

Boat Handling & Manoeuvres

Starting and Stopping

Use of Killcord

Steering to a buoy

Leaving and coming alongside

Being towed

Theory and Background

International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (Col Regs)

Ropework

Awarness of other water users

Man Overboard

LEVEL 2 POWERBOAT HANDLING Two Day Course

To teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats.

Minimum age - Twelve years old.

Preparation

Launching and recovering

Safety equipment

Lines and fenders

Fuel tanks

Boat Handling and Manoeuvres

Effects of current or tide

Planing and low speed manoeuvring

Propeller controls

Securing to a buoy

Anchoring

Leaving and coming alongside

Man Overboard

Theory and Background

Types of craft and engine

Maintenance checks

International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (Col Regs)

Weather forecast

Pilotage and Passage planning

Charts, chart symbols, buoyage system

Emergency action