RYA Powerboat Level 3 (Intermediate) Course

The RYA Powerboat Level 3 (Intermediate) Course focuses on the practical application of pilotage and passage planning by day in coastal waters. Using both traditional chartwork and electronic navigation, you’ll learn to plan and execute short coastal passages while managing speed, conditions and crew effectively.

This course is suitable for planing or displacement powerboats and is recommended for those considering progression to the RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate.

You’ll develop the ability to:

You’ll receive everything you need to build confidence operating powerboats in coastal waters, with expert instruction and extensive on-water practice throughout the course.

• Plan and execute short coastal passages by day
• Use charts, tidal information and electronic navigation aids
• Apply pilotage techniques when leaving and entering harbours
• Handle powerboats confidently at planing speed
• Manoeuvre precisely in confined spaces
• Come alongside and depart using lines and springs
• Anchor accurately in a chosen position
• Respond effectively to man overboard situations
• Apply collision regulations and decision-making at sea
• Manage safety, emergency and adverse weather situations

The emphasis throughout is on safe, competent and confident boat handling in real coastal conditions.