RYA Intermediate Powerboat Day Cruising Course
This 2 day course covers practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters, using both traditional and electronic navigation techniques. It includes:
Preparation - pilotage - navigation - fuel and engine checks
Boat handling and manoeuvres - effect of waves and rougher conditions - power trim and trim tabs - berthing in differing situations - use of GPS in high speed navigation - pilotage by day
Candidates should be competent to the standard of National Powerboat Certificate Level 2 with coastal endorsement. It is strongly recommended that candidates also hold a first aid certificate and a VHF operator's certificate.
The full syllabus for all powerboat courses is available in the Powerboat Logbook, RYA publication G20/04.
tel 0151 630 0466

