Advanced Powerboat
Aimed at the more experienced leisure boater. Addressing night pilotage and rough water handling
Covers boat handling, seamanship and navigation up to the level required to operate by day or night
Prior Experience
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.
Course Duration
2 days. Starting later day one and running 3-4 hous after it gets dark.
One day two, 9am - 5pm.
Age
Candidates should be over the age of 18.
Instructor
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.
Boats
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.
Our Boats
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.
