RYA Intermediate Powerboat

Coastal navigation by day.

This course covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters using both traditional and electronic navigation techniques. This makes the course a great option for those who are comfortable using their boat, but a bit apprehensive about going further afield or venturing to areas that they are unfamiliar with.

Your electronic chart plotting skills will also be improved leading to greater confidence with electronic navigation whilst still understanding the limitations of the equipment and its software. During the two days you will also cover more advanced boat handling, boat preparation, man overboard. It is recommended for anyone considering moving on to the Advanced course.

As part of the course, we will go on a coastal voyage to put the skills in to practice. This will be an opportunity to begin putting passage planning skills and pilotage to good use. The entirety of this trip will be governed by meteorological, tidal and navigation factors - everything you’ll face in the real world.

You can attend this course at our Kinlochleven training centre in the Highlands, or at our Greenock venue near Glasgow.

Assumed knowledge: Boat handling to the standard of the Level II course with a coastal endorsement.

Duration: 2 days.

Minimum Age: 16

Ability after the course: Able to plan and execute a short coastal passage by day.

Suitable for: Adults who are wishing to enhance their personal skills and are intending to explore coastal waters with their family. It is also a great course to prepare you for your Advanced course.

Student to Instructor Ratio: 3:1

Recommended handbook: RYA Powerboat Handbook - G13 (not included)