Aimed at the more experienced leisure boater. Addressing night pilotage and rough water handling
We assume that you already have the skills to handle a powerboat during the day. There is not enough time on this course to teach the basics of slow speed handling. We assume you have the basics of navigation to an equivalent level of RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster. If in any doubt, feel free to call in advance and we can advise the best course for you.
2 days. Starting later day one and running 3-4 hous after it gets dark.
One day two, 9am - 5pm.
Candidates should be over the age of 18.
We operate 3 students to 1 instructor per boat. We find that this gives a good interaction between other participants and allows you to learn from viewing someone else execute a manoeuvre.
Our boats are all fitted with forward facing jockey seats for all occupants, this means that no-one is sat on the side of the tubes. Boats are fitted with Garmin and Icom electronics. All our boats are inspected annually by the RYA and equipped for training.
Distance to run, bearing and timing calculations. Additional means of position fixing and dead reconing.
Charts, symbols and more detailed usage of almanacs and cruising guides. Ways to find more information.
Use of electronic navigation, both IOS and Garmin. Plotting waypoints and BTW.
What to do in an emergency.
Ensuring the boat is prepared and equipped for the journey
Handling the boat appropriately in waves and sea state.
A more in-depth coverage of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
Awareness of effects of the wind, sea state and tides.
Completing passages putting into practice subjects covered in theory section.
The key element of this course is the navigation by night.
Recently, new rules have been brought into place for RYA intermediate and advanced powerboat courses. It became a requirement for all boats, just like our Tornados, to have forward facing seats behind the console. We are proud to be the only Recognised RYA Training Centre on the Isle of Man to be able to offer this. We completely support this, as it means you are undergoing training in vessels that are appropriate to the task. Namely, operating safely during coastal passages in potentially rough water.
The benefits for this are numerous, all candidates are sat astride a jockey seat, you are able to stand to take the impact of waves with your knees, while having something to hold in front of you. Candidates are also within view of the controls and earshot fo the instructor, maintaining a learning environment.
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