RYA Powerboat Level 2

NATIONAL POWERBOAT

Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate Compliance.

Preparation
• Launching and recovering
• Safety equipment
• Lines and fenders
• Fuel tanks

Boat handling and maneuvers
• Effects of current or tide
• Propeller controls
• High and low-speed maneuvering
• Securing to a buoy
• Anchoring
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Man overboard

Theory and background
• Types of craft and engine
• Maintenance checks
• IRPCS (International Rules for the Prevention of Collision at Sea)
• Weather forecasts
• Emergency action
• Knowledge of pilotage and passage planning
• CG66 Small craft safety scheme
• Understand charts, chart symbols, and buoyage systems
• Understand tides and tidal streams
• Can use steering and hand bearing compasses

Includes logbook, Course notes and International Recognised Certificates.