Course and qualification

RYA Powerboat Intermediate Course

RYA schemes:Powerboat RYA

Age:Minimum age16 and over

Level:Intermediate

Format:Classroom

Setting:Afloat

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What to know about RYA Powerboat Intermediate Course

Which schemes include it?: Powerboat, RYA.
How is it taught?: Classroom, Afloat.
Who is it for?: Minimum age: 16
Where can I take it?: 99 published training providers are currently linked below.

About this course

Covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques. It aims to teach the standard required to complete a short coastal passage by day. This course builds on the foundation knowledge of the Level 2 course and is suited to those who aim to drive larger more powerful powerboats.

Course fundamentals

Minimum age	Minimum age: 16
Duration	2 days
Course content	Planning a day cruise; Boat preparation; Boat handling, pilotage; Passage making; Man overboard
Certificate or qualification	The appropriate RYA course completion certificate is awarded following successful completion of the course and its prescribed assessment.
Award type	Course completion certificate
Separate assessment	Not required

Prerequisites

Knowledge or skills to a stated level

Candidates should be competent to the standard of RYA Powerboat Level 2. It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a first aid and VHF/SRC operator's certificate and have knowledge to the level of Day Skipper theory.

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Step 1 · To do
RYA Day Skipper Theory Course
RYA schemes:Motor Cruising Shorebased Powerboat RYA Sail Cruising
RYA Day Skipper Theory Course
RYA Day Skipper Theory is a theory-based course aimed at prospective yacht skippers and inexperienced crew looking to boost their knowledge and skillset. The course itself offers a comprehensive introduction…
No RYA minimum ageProviders may set their own age rules, especially for under-18s.
Level:BeginnerIntermediate
Format:ClassroomOnline
Setting:Shorebased
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Step 2 · To do
RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling
RYA schemes:Powerboat RYA
RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling
Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship…
Minimum age12 and over
Level:BeginnerIntermediate
Setting:Afloat
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