Build on your Level 2 skills with this two-day intermediate course in the Solent. Designed for boaters aiming to operate confidently in coastal waters by day, it focuses on advanced boat handling, pilotage, and passage planning. By the end, you’ll be capable of planning and completing short coastal passages safely while managing crew, speed, and conditions.
The course begins with a brief classroom session covering navigation principles, chartwork, tides, and electronic aids. This prepares you to plan coastal passages and understand the factors affecting navigation and boat handling.
On the water, you’ll practise planing-speed manoeuvres, berthing, mooring, and anchoring, along with applying pilotage techniques in real coastal conditions. You will also perform man overboard drills and emergency response exercises, enhancing safety awareness and decision-making.
Instruction is tailored to your experience and the type of boat you are using, whether planing or displacement. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence and competence to complete short coastal passages safely and efficiently during daylight hours, and be ready to progress to advanced training.
Training takes place in the Solent, which offers tidal waters, busy navigation channels, and varied coastal conditions ideal for developing intermediate-level skills. The area provides realistic passage planning and pilotage challenges while remaining safe and controlled.
Based in Hamble, students benefit from easy access to marinas, pontoons, and open waters. The location supports varied exercises, from planing-speed handling to anchoring and navigation, allowing learners to practise skills in conditions representative of real-world coastal boating.
Participants must already hold an RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate or demonstrate equivalent competence. Experience with planing or displacement powerboats and confidence navigating coastal waters during daylight is required.
While not mandatory, prior RYA First Aid, VHF/SRC Radio Operator’s certification, and knowledge to Day Skipper Theory level are strongly recommended. These qualifications enhance your ability to get the most from the course and ensure safety and proficiency in intermediate-level coastal boating.
Rob leads all courses with extensive global sailing and powerboating experience. His hands-on, approachable teaching style ensures students receive tailored guidance while building confidence in realistic conditions.
The training combines structured theory with practical, on-water experience. With Rob’s guidance, participants gain recognised certification, develop competent coastal boating skills, and leave ready to manage longer passages safely and independently.
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Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton
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