Aim: To teach powerboating up to the standard required to complete a short coastal passage by day. The ratio of students to instructors should not exceed 6:1 (using two boats)

Assumed knowledge: Candidates should be competent to the standard of National Powerboat certificate Level 2 with coastal endorsment.

The course will be conducted in a planing boat.

It strongley recommended that candidates hold a first aid certificate and a VHF radio operator's licence. Please note the old style restricted VHF licence will not enable you to use a GMDSS set with selective digital calling, which is the current standard.

Course duration: 2 days.

Minimum age 16

Sorry This Page is Still Under Construction The Course Syllabus can be found in RYA Powerboat hand Book G20/04

Section A Theory Planning a Day Cruise

Section B. Practical Boat Handling