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Denotes certificate Certificate in Basic Training. Powerboat Courses are for those who use small, open powerboats for leisure or work, whether for their own sake or in connection with another activity such as sailing or rescue • Sportsboats • RIBs • Dories • Launches which do not normally provide accommodation or cooking facilities SKILLS DEVELOPED Various, see course details below		The need for training? The scheme comprises a series of practical courses which can be complemented by our navigation courses and other one-day support courses. Use them simply to increase your knowledge and confidence, or as a progression to the RYA / MCA Certificates of Competence which are recognised by maritime authorities worldwide – see the Certificates of Competence section on the left. Most courses take place over two days. By taking your course at an RYA Recognised Training Centre you can expect to be taught by an experienced, qualified instructor on seaworthy boats with a maximum of six trainees (depending on the level of course). Courses can be taken either onboard a centre’s boat or your own boat.










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	Royal Yachting Association





	On behalf of
	Lews Castle College

	COURSES
THE RYA LEVEL 1	THE RYA LEVEL 2	THE RYA INTERMEDIATE
POWERBOAT COURSE	POWERBOAT COURSE	POWERBOAT COURSE
This one-day course covers basic boat handling, safety and theory	This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence	This two-day course covers practical use of navigation and passage planning by day on coastal waters, using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques




• Suggested minimum pre-course experience: None • Assumed knowledge: None. • Minimum age 8. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed certifcate. • Course content: Launching and preparing the boat, basic boat handling and returning to shore. Background theory. • Ability after course: Able to drive under supervision • Minimum duration: One day	• Suggested minimum pre-course experience: None. • May be preceded by Level 1 • Assumed knowledge: None. Minimum age 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed certifcate. • Course content: All you need to know for self-sufficient poweboating at a basic level. Course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat. Close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations. The course can be taken inland or on the coast and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly. • Ability after course: Self-sufficient powerboat in the right conditions: aware of own limitations and those of craft. • Minimum duration: Two days	• Suggested minimum pre-course experience: • Assumed knowledge: Minimum age 16. Candidates should be competent to the standard of National Powerboat Certificate Level 2 with the coastal endorsement. • Course content: A progression from Level 2, introducting pilotage, navigation and boat handling techniques for planing boats on coastal waters by day. • Ability after course: Able to plan and execute short coastal pasages by day. • Minimum duration: Two days






















THE RYA ADVANCED		THE RYA SAFETY BOAT
POWERBOAT COURSE		POWERBOAT COURSE
This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat by day or night in known or unfamiliar waters, the skipper’s role and boat handling in more demanding conditions		This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, and for racing or training activities. Prior to the course you will need to hold the RYA Level 2 Powerboat certificate.







• Suggested minimum pre-course experience: • Assumed knowledge: Minimum age 17. Candidates should be competent to the standard of the National Powerboat Certifcate Level 2 (coastal) with a knowledge of navigation and chartwork to the level of Day Skipper Shorebased certifcate. • Course content: Includes pilotage, navigation and boat handling techniques for planing boats on coastal waters by day and night. • Ability after course: Able to plan and execute coastal trips including return to a familiar port by night. • Minimum duration: Two days including at least one night navigation exercise.		• Suggested minimum pre-course experience: RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to the course. • Assumed knowledge: Minimum age 16. Basic understanding of sailing boats. • Course content: Boat handling, rescue techniques for sailing dinghies, windsurfers and canoes, and tows. • Ability after course: Able to provide safety cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing. • Minimum duration: Two days.






















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