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
