The Intermediate Powerboat Course is much more beneficial to your learning than the name suggests. The two days will give you the opportunity to advance in your knowledge from you powerboat 2 course. It will also increase your understanding of passage planning and planning and adventuring further afield. The level of theory for the course is similar to a day skipper course. If you would like more detail than is late out in the syllabus below then please do not hesitate to contact us. Since your power boat 2 course you would now have some experiences of your own to discuss that we can use to extend your knowledge and understanding. The Intermediate powerboat course allows us to go further afield during the training. We can discuss the various places that we can passage plan to and visit, perhaps there is somewhere in particular that you would like to see or experience so please contact us so that we can discuss the options.
This course is also available for you on your own boat should that be appropriate to your needs.
Intermediate
Day One Morning
Planning a day cruise
Knowledge of:
- Use of marina locks (can be covered practically if appropriate)
Boat preparation
Understands:
- Latitude and longitude, The principles of GPS and chart plotters, The Sources of forecast information and the interpretation of forecasts, Tidal heights at secondary ports , How to use a plotting instrument and plot a course to steer (CTS), How to issue distress by all available means
Can:
- Work out tidal heights for secondary ports using a tidal curve, Navigate, Use True and magnetic bearings, Interpret bearing and distance, Interpret chart symbols, Interpret tidal diamonds and tidal streams, Use pilot books, Interpret Lateral and Cardinal buoyage, Implement IRPCS, in particular rules 5, 6, 8, 9, 12-19, 23, Use GPS waypoint navigation and determine XTE, SOG COG BTW, DTW, Use laminated chart afloat, Use pilotage to enter an unfamiliar port by day
Day One Afternoon
Boat Preparation
Understands:
- The importance of protective clothing, The minimum level of equipment for the boat, considerations of equipment required for longer passages, correct, stowage of equipment
Boat handling (theory)
Knowledge of:
- Effect of waves, Rougher conditions, Awareness of other water users, Mooring stern-to between posts or Med style
Understands:
- The importance of boat control in waves and adequate seating to minimize the possibility of injury
*Boat handling
Can:
- Demonstrate awareness of wind and tide, Moor alongside, in a marina berth (where available), Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length killcord at all times
Day Two Morning
Pilotage
Understands:
- Demonstrate a practical application of techniques for pilotage in local waters
Passage making
Understands:
- The need for pre-planning, including advice in the event of having to return at night
Can:
- Apply the lessons learnt in the theory section and successfully complete a practical passage, Fix position by a variety of traditional and electronic means.
Man Overboard
Understands:
- Techniques for picking up a man overboard in differing conditions
Can:
- Pick up a man overboard, Cold shock and immersion hypothermia, how and when to raise the alarm
Own boat training can be very beneficial, if you have your own boat then learning how to plan and execute longer passages with the idiosyncrasies of your boat and your crew can make your future experiences much more adventurous and enjoyable.