RYA Tender Operator Course

Designed for deck crew on board superyachts, the 2 day Tender Operator course slots in straight after the RYA Powerboat Level 2. The course is specifically aimed at those who are likely to be driving guests ashore from an anchored superyacht by day and evening onboard the yacht's tender. This course was written as a direct result of requests from the superyacht industry and the PYA (Professional Yachting Association).

To teach tender operators working with super yachts to drive to the required standard to carry passengers and other crew members to and from the mother ship (superyacht) by day and night.

The tender operator course is designed to build on a candidate’s basic knowledge of powerboating and candidates should gain confidence in their own competence. They will have plenty of time for practice of techniques in working with a crew member and short-handed. It is important that candidates understand the emphasis of the course is ship (super yacht) to shore transfers, and associated skills rather than coastal cruising.

Candidates should gain an appreciation of their role as tender skipper/operator and become more employable in the superyacht sector.

Course Structure

Course Content:

Pre-departure procedures for tender operators

Drive systems onboard superyacht tenders

Life Saving Apparatus (LSA)

Fuel and mechanical checks and diagnosing basic engine start problems

Passenger safety and comfort in waves and at planing speed

Dealing with non-compliant passengers and those under the influence of alcohol

Dealing with less mobile passengers and children

Strategies for ensuring the safety of non-English speaking passengers

Shorthanded anchoring, beam-to, bow-to and stern-to docking

Recovery of MOB by day and night

The principles of towing and being towed

Apply the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (IRPCS)

Passenger Briefings

Effective management of an emergency situation by day and at night

Produce and use effective day-time and night-time pilotage plans

Chartplotter and waypoint navigation

Useful Information

Pre Requisites:

Minimum age 17 (required)

RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Coastal (required)

First Aid (recommended)

RYA Short Range Certificate (recommended)

What's Included:

2 days of instruction

Use of one of our RIBs

Fuel

Loan of a life jacket

RYA Powerboat Tender Operator Certificate/Photocard

Free parking on site ( Subject to terms & conditions )

What's Not Included:

Wet weather gear (can be hired for £5 a day)

Lunch (available to buy locally)