So what are the MCA saying? Big ships have been able to dispense with paper charts if they install a dual ECDIS system running approved ENCs (Electronic Navigation Charts) with kit meeting numerous installation and performance standards. Whilst there has … Continued
With everything heading onto websites, forums, FB groups and the likes it’s easy to overlook the real quality that’s still available through the printed media. Within the UK boating arena there are only two boating magazines and only one … Continued
One of the key developments over the last 12 months is that we have re-centred our training around the use of electronics – just as you will when you navigate any boats or PWs nowadays. We love paper charts … Continued
You bought the boat, you bought the safety gear, you booked a Powerboat Level 2 course but berthing’s still a challenge – what can you do to make it all a bit easier and more relaxing? The great … Continued
. Mediterranean Style Mooring One thing that you will find a bit different in the med is the whole ‘med style mooring’ approach to berthing. If you are used to the UK approach with finger berths then you’ll … Continued
Learning how to properly birth your powerboat is definitely the most challenging aspect when it comes to powerboating. It is a skill that has to be learnt and practised over time. To help you along, Paul Glatzel has put together … Continued
Watch as RYA Powerboat Instructor Paul Glatzel answers all your questions about dry stack berthing and why it’s a great alternative to pontoon berthing for many motorboats and RIBs under 13m.
Check out these fantastic photos of the RNLI Lifeguard Training Team undertaking training on our WaveRunner VXs with Powerboat Training UK and Marine Education at the RYA Training Centre at the RNLI Lifeboat College. Congratulations to the team who all … Continued
In this fly through, Powerboat Training UK shares everything you need to know and look out for as you’re navigating through Holes Bay in Poole Harbour beyond the old Poole Bridge and Twin Sails bridge to Cobbs Quay Marina in … Continued
The waters around the coast of the UK are probably about to have their busiest year ever. Paul Glatzel discusses what you can do to make the most of your time afloat while ensuring you keep friends and family safe. … Continued
See our notes to help you with the bridges clearance question in our ‘Charts and Tides – Intermediate’ quiz question This is just a quick upload to give you the answers. Prettier version to follow! 🙂
There’s no doubt that for making passages the primary tool in a boaters toolbox is the chartplotter. They are generally simple to use, contain a range of great features and with some of the more advanced systems allow you … Continued
You’ve had a long enjoyable day afloat and all that awaits is getting back alongside the pontoon/your berth in the marina – how difficult can it be? As we all know, too often the ‘coming alongside’ can be the … Continued
What we have seen teaching vessel lights over many years is that those learning the vessel lights tend to try to learn the lights off by heart rather than trying to make life easier – and more accurate – … Continued
The Yachtmaster Theory Course is an in-depth course for experienced skippers.The course looks in detail at all aspects of coastal navigation and ensures that you have the necessary navigation skills to be able to undertake complex passages and entries … Continued
Is one of the questions most commonly asked by organisations booking courses for their staff and by those on their first day of the preparation course run ahead of the Yachtmaster or Advanced Powerboat exam. Predictably there is never a … Continued
Theres nothing more important when you’re afloat than keeping you, your crew and your friends/family safe. But how can this best be done? Instances such as the tragic events in Padstow just over a year ago highlight the need to … Continued
This is the first stage in a series of website updates to take the PTUK website back to the forefront of the sites in our sector. For many years we’d like to think we have come up with a … Continued
As I’ve mentioned in articles before, boating doesn’t need to be an expensive pastime. Of course, if you flash the cash on the Sunseeker stand at the boat show they’ll only be too happy to relive you of your hard-won … Continued
Viv takes day to day responsibility for running the school and most people that call will end up speaking to her first. Viv started powerboating in Poole one May back about 25 years ago when Paul persuaded her that standing … Continued
Powerboat Training UK Ltd,
The Slipway,
Cobbs Quay Marina,
Poole,
Dorset, BH15 4EL
T: 01202 686666
E: office@powerboattraininguk.co.uk
Aquasafe Powerboat School,
Lymington Yacht Haven,
Kings Saltern Road,
Lymington,
Hampshire SO41 3QD
T: 01590 678809
E: info@aquasafepowerboatschool.co.uk
Marine Education,
Port of Poole Marina,
Poole,
Dorset
BH15 1HJ
T: 01202 406066
E: info@marine-education.co.uk
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