RYA Intermediate Powerboat

SECTION A:

Planning a Day Cruise 

Knowledge of:

• Use of marina locks (can be covered practically if appropriate)

Understands:

• Latitude and Longitude

• The principles of GPS and chart plotters

• Sources of forecast information and the interpretation of forecasts

• Tidal heights at secondary ports

• How to use a plotting instrument and plot a course to steer (CTS)

• How to issue distress by all available means

Can:

• Work out tidal heights for standard ports using a tidal curve

• Navigate

• Use true and magnetic bearings

• Interpret bearing and distance

• Interpret chart symbols

• Interpret tidal diamonds and tidal streams

• Use pilot books

• Interpret Lateral and Cardinal buoyage 

• Implement IRPCS, in particular rules 5,6,7,8,9,12-19,23

• Use of GPS waypoint navigation and determine XTE, SOG, COG, BTW, DTW*

• Use of a laminated chart afloat

• Use pilotage to enter an unfamiliar port by day

SECTION B: Practical

Boat Preparation

Understands:

• The importance of protective clothing and safety equipment 

• The minimum level of equipment for the boat

• Considerations of equipment required for longer passages 

• Correct stowage of equipment 

Boat Handling

Knowledge of:

• Effect of waves

• Rougher conditions

• Awareness of other water users

• Mooring stern-to between posts or Med style

Understands:

• The importance of boat control in waves and adequate seating to minimise the possibility of injury

Can:

• Demonstrate awareness of wind and tide

• Moor alongside, in a marina berth (where available)

• Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length kill cord at all times

Pilotage

Can:

• Demonstrate a practical application of techniques for pilotage in local waters

Passage Making

Understands:

• The need for pre-planning, including advise in the event of having to return at night

Can:

• Apply the lessons learnt in the theory section and successfully complete a practical passage 

• Fix position by a variety of traditional and electronic means

Man Overboard

Understands:

• Techniques for picking up a man overboard in differing conditions

Can:

• Pick up a man overboard

• Cold shock and immersion hypothermia 

• How and when to raise the alarm

Candidates should be competent to the standard of Powerboat Level 2

Knowledge to Day Skipper Theory is recommended 

It is also strongly recommended that candidates hold a first aid certificate and a VHF/SRC operators certificate

• 2 days of instruction on Maverick, our Humber Ocean Pro 6.8,

• Fuel, 

• Loan of lifejacket, 

• Cost of Certificate 

• Use of wet weather gear (if required)