Our courses ...
Instructor
The Instructor is a competent & experienced powerboat handler who has been trained to teach powerboating up to the standard of the RYA National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2) under the supervision of the Principal of a RYA Training Centre” RYA Powerboat Handbook.
Advanced Instructor Endorsement
For those already holding instructor certificate, to become endorsed to instruct Intermediate and Advanced levels.
RYA/MCA Advanced Powerboat Commercial Endorsement
The Advanced Powerboat Examination is a practical test of boat handling and pilotage. It includes an oral and written test on passage planning, chartwork, tides, collision regulations, weather and safety.
For those taking up to 12 paying customers in vessels up to 24 meters, In Category waters 6,5, 3&4 waters (up to 20M from a safe haven).
Day Skipper Shorebased Course
A comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship. Invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board and if you are considering taking the Day Skipper practical course.
Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Course
This course is ideal for candidates for the Coastal Skipper practical course and Yachtmaster Offshore exam. Some revision of the Day Skipper shorebased course is included, plus more advanced skills in offshore and coastal navigation by day and night, pilotage and meteorology.
Our courses run throughout the year so when you have found the course your require simply call us to enquire as to the availability and as we offer flexible packages we will arrange to accommodate your needs.
PRACTICAL COURSES ...
Powerboat - Level 1
The level 1 course includes boating safety, boat handling and basic theory. It can be taken as a stand alone course or integrated into the level 2 course.
| Aim : |
To provide a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in Powerboats. |
| Pre Course recommendation : | None |
| Duration : | 1 Day |
| Minimum Age : | 8 yrs |
Powerboat - Level 2
The Level 2 course includes more practice at manoeuvres such as picking up a mooring, anchoring and man overboard recovery. It introduces navigation, pilotage and engine maintenance. The course can be taken at an inland or coastal location.
| Aim : |
To teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. |
| Pre Course recommendation : | None |
| Duration : | 2 Days |
| Minimum Age : | 12 yrs |
Powerboat - Intermediate
The Intermediate course is designed to cover modern navigational techniques and how they work alongside more traditional styles ashore and afloat. You will also cover more advanced boat handling, passage planning and pilotage as practical skills.
| Aim : |
To teach Powerboating up to the standard required to complete a short costal passage by day. |
| Pre Course recommendation : | Boat handling to Level 2 (with coastal endorsement), First Aid Certificate, VHF operator’s certificate (SRC) |
| Duration : | 2 Days |
| Minimum Age : | 16 yrs |
Powerboat - Advanced
This course is for leisure and professional boaters wanting to undertake more adventurous trips. It includes navigation by day and night, weather and other aspects of skippering a small boat on more challenging passages in costal waters.
| Aim : |
To teach boat handling, seamanship, pilotage and navigation up to the standards required to drive a planning powerboat safely by day and night in tidal costal waters with which the candidate may be familiar. |
| Pre Course recommendation : | Boat handling to the standards of the Intermediate course. Navigation to Day Skipper level, rRequired to hold First aid certificate, VHF Operators certificate (SRC) |
| Duration : | 2 Days plus night passage |
| Minimum Age : | 17 yrs |
Safety Boat (Powerboat)
The safety boat course is for those who use powerboats to provide support and safety cover for other watersports such as sailing and windsurfing. It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying.
| Aim : |
To introduce the techniques used in powerboats escorting racing fleets of dinghies and windsurfers, providing safety cover for training fleets, and assisting in race management. |
| Pre Course recommendation : | Boat handling to the standard of Level 2 |
| Duration : | 2 Days |
| Minimum Age : | 16 yrs |
Instructor
The Instructor is a competent & experienced powerboat handler who has been trained to teach powerboating up to the standard of the RYA National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2) under the supervision of the Principal of a RYA Training Centre” RYA Powerboat Handbook.
| Pre Course recommendation : | 5 seasons logged in a variety of boats, or if full time occupation one season. RYA level 2, First Aid Certificate, Powerboat Instructor Skills Assessment. |
| Duration : | 3 Days |
| Minimum Age : | 16 yrs |
Advanced Instructor Endorsement
For those already holding instructor certificate, to become endorsed to instruct Intermediate and Advanced levels.
| Pre Course recommendation : | Powerboat Instructor |
| Duration : | 2 Days + night exercise |
| Minimum Age : | 17 yrs |
RYA/MCA Advanced Powerboat Commercial Endorsement
The Advanced Powerboat Examination is a practical test of boat handling and pilotage. It includes an oral and written test on passage planning, chartwork, tides, collision regulations, weather and safety.
For those taking up to 12 paying customers in vessels up to 24 meters, In Category waters 6,5, 3&4 waters (up to 20M from a safe haven).
| Pre Course recommendation : | Minimum Sea time 2 years relevant experience inlcuding night pilotage. (30 days, 2 days as skipper, 800 miles, 12 night hours). If you hold an RYA Advanced Powerboat Course Completion Certificate the seatime is reduced to: 20 days, 2 days as skipper, 400 miles, 12 night hours. You will also require a Sea Survivial Certificate - ML5 Medical Report. |
| Duration : | Depending upon number of candidates 1 candidate 4-6 hours 2 candidates 5-7 hours 3 candidates 6-7 hours |
SHOREBASED COURSES
VHF/SRC
This radio operator qualification authorises the holder to operate a VHF radio fitted with Digital Selective Calling on board any British vessel which is voluntarily fitted with radio equipment.
| Aim : |
Use of Marine Radios including GMDSS, Routine, Distress, Urgency & Safety Procedures. |
| Pre Course recommendation : | None |
| Duration : | Min 8 Hours taught over 1 day or a series of shorter sessions |
| Minimum Age : | 16 yrs (For issue Of Licence) |
Radar
Basic understanding of radar and set controls, Plotting and collision avoidance. Navigation techniques
| Aim : |
To teach students to use small boat Radar to assist decision making in collision avoidance, pilotage and navigation |
| Pre Course recommendation : | None |
| Duration : | 1 Day |
| Minimum Age : | n/a |
Basic navigation and safety
This course gives a basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating; Sailors, Powerboaters, Sea Anglers, Divers, Kayakers and anyone thinking of getting involved with any form of water activity; the course is also useful for experienced Dinghy and Keelboat Sailors and Inshore Racers.
| Aim : |
A basic awareness and understanding of navigation and safety |
| Pre Course recommendation : | None |
| Duration : | 16 hours taught over 2 days or a series of shorter sessions |
| Minimum Age : | n/a |
Day Skipper Shorebased Course
A comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship. Invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board and if you are considering taking the Day Skipper practical course.
| Aim : |
To give student sufficient knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. |
| Pre Course recommendation : | Some practical experience desirable. |
| Duration : | Intensive 5 consecutive days or 3 weekends. |
Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Course
This course is ideal for candidates for the Coastal Skipper practical course and Yachtmaster Offshore exam. Some revision of the Day Skipper shorebased course is included, plus more advanced skills in offshore and coastal navigation by day and night, pilotage and meteorology.
| Aim : |
Allow students to understand the principles of navigating for coastal and offshore passages. |
| Pre Course recommendation : | Knowledge equivalent to the Day Skipper shorebased course. |
| Duration : | Intensive 5 consecutive days or 3 weekends. |
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| Port Pendennis Marina Tinners Walk Falmouth Cornwall TR11 3YL |
Telephone 01326 211021 Fax 01326 211021 Mobile 07747130608 info@southwest-powerboating.co.uk |
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