Introduction to boating techniques for
launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer, everyday boat
handling and the use of safety equipment. Provides the skills and background knowledge
needed by the competent powerboat driver and Level 2 is the basis of the
International Certificate of Competence.
POWERBOAT, Adult Course. The course will be
conducted on a planing boat.
Assumed Knowledge :
Minimum age
16. Candidates should be competent to the standard
of National Powerboat Certificate Level 2 with the
coastal endorsement. It is recommended that
candidates hold a First Aid Certificate and a Marine
Radio Operators Certificate.
Course Content :
A
progression from Level 2, introducing pilotage,
traditional & electronic navigation and boat
handling techniques for planing boats on coastal
waters by day.
Ability After Course :
Able to
plan and execute short coastal passages by day.
Ability to pick up a man overboard in varying
conditions.
Duration :
Two days.
Each day is a mix of theory followed by on-the-water
practical application.
Minimum age 17. Candidates
should be competent to the standard of the National Powerboat
Certificate Level 2 (coastal) with a knowledge of navigation and
chart work to the level of Day Skipper Shorebased certificate.
Course Content :
Includes pilotage,
navigation and boat handling techniques for planing boats on coastal
waters by day and night.
Ability After
Course :
Able to plan and execute
coastal trips including return to a familiar port by night.
Minimum Duration
:
Two days including at least
one night navigation exercise.
Two day course for those who use powerboats
to provide support and safety cover for other watersports such as
sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. It includes rescue techniques and
elements of race management and mark laying.
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