RYA Powerboat Intermediate Course in North Wales

This course is the perfect next step for those who have successfully completed the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course and want to further enhance their powerboating skills and qualifications. This two-day course is designed to elevate your competence to the standard required for completing short coastal passages by day and to provide you with an overview of the skills needed for the RYA Powerboat Advanced course. If you’re looking to expand your navigation skills, improve your understanding of boat handling, and prepare for more demanding conditions, this course is ideal for you.

Key Details

• Duration: 2 days
• Location: Menai Bridge, North Wales
• Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day
• Course Type: Combination of practical and shore-based learning
• Prerequisite: RYA Powerboat Level 2

Course Breakdown

Shore-based Learning:

• Navigation Skills: We’ll revise and expand upon your existing knowledge of navigation, including understanding true and magnetic bearings, bearings and distance, chart symbols, tidal diamonds, and tidal streams. You’ll also learn about longitude and latitude, the principles of GPS, and how to interpret weather forecasts.
• Practical Navigation Exercises: You’ll learn to use plotting instruments to plot a course to steer (CTS), work out tidal heights for standard ports using a tidal curve, and interpret buoyage. You’ll also cover specific International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea (IRPCS) and use GPS waypoint navigation.
• Pilotage and Emergency Procedures: We’ll guide you through the use of pilotage to enter an unfamiliar port by day, and you’ll learn how to make a VHF emergency call.

Practical Learning:

• Boat Handling and Preparation: The practical sessions will allow you to put into practice the theory covered in the shore-based sessions. You’ll focus on boat preparation, passage planning, and boat handling in more demanding conditions. Practical pilotage and man overboard procedures will also be covered, ensuring you’re well-prepared for a variety of scenarios.
• Coastal Passage Execution: The course culminates in the completion of a short coastal passage, where you’ll apply all the skills you’ve learned, from navigating and pilotage to boat handling and emergency response.

Locations

Our course takes place at Menai Bridge, North Wales, an idyllic location offering sheltered waters ideal for training. The proximity to the Menai Strait provides a perfect balance of challenging and rewarding conditions, allowing you to practice your skills in a real-world environment. Our classroom is conveniently located just minutes from the pier at Menai Bridge, ensuring easy access to both shore-based and on-water sessions.

Prerequisites

To enrol in the RYA Powerboat Intermediate Course, you must have completed the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course. It is also recommended that participants have a basic understanding of navigation, true and magnetic bearings, bearings and distance, chart symbols, tidal diamonds and streams, use of pilot books, position lines, and marina locks. While these skills will be revised during the course, having prior knowledge will enhance your learning experience. Additionally, holding a first aid and VHF/SRC operator's certificate and having knowledge equivalent to the Day Skipper theory is recommended.

Why Choose Us

We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of training in a supportive and engaging environment. Our RYA-qualified instructors bring a wealth of local knowledge and experience, ensuring that your learning is not only thorough but also tailored to the specific challenges of the Menai Strait.

As an RYA-accredited training centre, we uphold the highest standards of boating education in line with the RYA’s guidelines. Our courses are internationally recognised, offering you a qualification that is respected worldwide and preparing you for more advanced powerboating pursuits.

Book your RYA Powerboat Intermediate Course today and take the next step in your powerboating journey!