RYA Powerboat Intermediate

RYA Power Intermediate

A two day course that covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters, using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques.

ABOUT THE COURSE

£349 including everything

2 Days 09.30 till 17.30

Ratio: Max 3 persons

Difficulty: Intermediate

The RYA Powerboat Intermediate course builds on the foundation knowledge of the Level 2 Powerboat Handling course and opens up exciting opportunities to venture further away to a new location, learning navigation and planning of trips plus more advanced boat handling skills.

It is also a good step up towards the Advanced Powerboat Course.

Course includes use of our RibQuest 6.5 metre RIB with 150hp outboard which is based in Torquay Marina. Fuelled certificate are included.

Our dedicated classroom is the perfect setting for the theory elements of the course with an array of teaching aids.

We limit our numbers on the course to ensure you have plenty of time on the helm with an experienced RYA instructor to guide you through. Ratio is 3 to 1.

You will finish the course able to plan and execute short coastal passages by day.

Planning a day cruise
Boat preparation
Boat handling
Pilotage
Passage making
Person over board recovery and prevention
Planning and executing a trip using electronic and paper charts
Collision regulations
Dayshapes, night lights and buoyage

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is 16 for the Intermediate Course.

How long is the licence valid?

Your licence will be registered with the RYA so the is always a record, there is no revalidation required.

Can I hire a boat using the licence?

Yes, but in Europe you are best gaining the International Certificate of Competence(ICC), this is just a paperwork exercise as you gain the ICC with your level 2 licence.

What type of boats can I drive?

You will be able to plan and execute short coastal passages by day.

Passport Photo for the licence
Lunch money or packed lunch, there are plenty of local places to get a bite
Small bag with extra layers, there is storage on the boat
Non slip or trainer style shoe
Waterproofs
Sun block and hat for those sunny days

The Perfect Place for Training

We are based in Torquay Marina and have training and changing facilities on site. Torbay offers sheltered waters but also challenging places to practice basic navigation and tides. We can always find somewhere to complete the course – even in the most difficult of weathers.

Visit Paignton Harbour
Anchoring in lovely bays like Babbacombe
Learn whilst exploring the whole of Torbay
South Devon makes for an incredible setting for any RYA course.

BOOK YOUR COURSE TODAY!

Give us a call or email to discuss upcoming dates.

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					  What an experience from start too finish a class act good introduction to safety on the water and felt well looked after shown to the raptor and what a boat... read more it is 1000 horse power we headed out of the harbour and that's where it came into its own went all over the bay in a matter of minutes great fun a would highly recommend				
Hlevy1990
March 30, 2021 

					  We did the 1 hr rib safari. Highlight of the holiday. Was a great experience and the kids loved it.  Our guide knew his stuff and was entertaining.				
Grant B
August 1, 2021 

					  Torquay Watersports Sea Swimming Safari is an amazing open water experience which makes you feel invigorated by the beautiful clean and clear sea, as well as calm and serene as... read more you search for sea life along the rocky coastline.

Susie, Michelle and Abbie are absolute stars, who went well above and beyond to accommodate us and arrange a trip to fit into our short stay in the area. 

Two mums and 4 teenage sons had an absolute ball this morning, jumping in from the well equipped and comfortable boat.  We took along masks and snorkels (so we were able to easily swim while breathing through the snorkel) and the sea floats provided made easy work of the swimming.  Throughout our trip we spotted several colourful wrasse, a pipefish, some sea anemone as well as beautiful sea grasses and kelp, where seals can sometimes be spotted. We swam through little caves and searched for seahorses but didn't spot them this time.

We are so very lucky to have such stunning coastal features, to see them from the ocean perspective makes them even more breathtaking.

If you would like to know some fascinating facts about barnacles and why Charles Darwin spent 7 years in the local coves studying them - make sure you ask Susie when you go on your trip!

Thank you so much for the best time, we loved it and will be back soon for another adventure.				
352traceyr
June 4, 2021 