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Reflecting a demand for a course to follow naturally on from Level 2 2004 saw
the launch of the new Intermediate Powerboat course from the RYA. This course
can only be taught by Advanced Centres, covers 2 days and addresses:
Theory subjects such as: navigation; bearings; bearing & distance; charts & symbols; tides; use of
almanacs; use of marina locks; lat & long; principals of GPS; sources of
forecast information & interpretation of them; use of charts; use of plotting
instruments; buoyage; IRPCS; waypoint navigation; emergency situations.
Practical subjects including: boat preparation including kit, crew preparation, stowage; boat handling
including effect of waves, rougher conditions, awareness of wind & tide;
pilotage, passage making including application of subjects covered in theory
section; man overboard recovery techniques.
To really make the most of this course we usually use large coded RIBs allowing us
(weather conditions allowing) to operate beyond our usual 3 mile operating
area (measured from the entrance to Poole Harbour) creating a more special and valuable course for our clients.
Our RIB Harrier is
licensed for Category 3 operation (up to 20 miles from a safe haven) and
as such are very well equipped to the extent where they carry liferafts in
addition to the usual plethora of safety gear.
The Instructors will be Advanced Powerboat Instructors who know the area well
and how to plan and execute such passages safely.
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