RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor

POWERBOAT ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE AIMS:

To train existing RYA Powerboat Instructors in the techniques needed to enable them to deliver the higher level courses. Successful candidates become qualified to:

Instruct the RYA Powerboat Tender Operator Course

Instruct the RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course

Instruct the RYA Advanced Powerboat Course

Prepare MCA Advanced Power Cert. of Competence Exam Candidates

Deliver off-site, own-boat tuition for all levels

Become an Advanced Powerboat Centre Chief Instructor

POWERBOAT ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE CONTENT:

During the two days we will discuss the different techniques used to deliver the RYA Tender Operater, RYA Intermediate and RYA Advanced courses. In particular we will focus on the night exercise and on coaching methods for drivers who have existing skills.

POWERBOAT ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE RATIO:

Two or three candidates to one trainer & boat. The RYA will not sanction 1:1 Powerboat Advanced Instructor Training.

Course Structure

POWERBOAT ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE DURATION:

DAY 1 HOURS

Day 1 Start Time- 0930

Day 1 Finish Time- approx 4 hours after dusk (2030 in December, much later in June)

DAY 2 HOURS

Winter – 0930 to 1700

Summer – A shorter day, as we will have covered more of the syllabus the preceding day

Useful Information

POWERBOAT ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE PRE REQUISITES:

Minimum Age 18

RYA Powerboat Instructor

RYA First Aid

RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate

MCA/RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence (or YM Coastal or Offshore Power CoC)

RYA Short Range Certificate (or higher GMDSS certificate)

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased (or equivalent knowledge)

Experience of putting the above knowledge into practice

Ability to demonstrate effective and safe high speed night pilotage/navigation

RYA Member

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE POWERBOAT ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE?

2 days and a night of instruction

Use of our RIBs

Fuel

Loan of a life jacket and light

Free (on street) parking

Tea & Coffee

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE POWERBOAT ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR COURSE?

Wet weather gear (£5 hire per day)

Lunch