Fowey Maritime Centre RYA Intermediate - Powerboat day cruising

RYA Intermediate - Powerboat day cruising

To teach powerboating up to the standard required to complete a short coastal passage by day. The ratio of students to instructors should not exceed 6:1 (using two boats).

Duration

2 days

Minimum age

16 years old

SECTION A – Theory

Planning a day cruise

Knowledge of:

• Navigation
• True and magnetic bearings
• Bearing and distance
• Chart symbols
• Tidal diamonds and tidal streams
• Use of pilot books
• Position lines
• Use of marina locks

Understands:

• Latitude and Longitude
• The principles of GPS
• Sources of forecast information and the interpretation of forecasts

Can:

• Use a plotting instrument and plot a course to steer (CTS)
• Work out tidal heights for standard ports using a tidal curve
• Interpret lateral and cardinal bouyage
• Implement IRPCS, in particular rules 5,7,8,9,13-17,23
• Use GPS waypoint navigation and determine XTE, SOG, COG, BTW, DTW
• Use a laminated chart afloat
• Use pilotage to enter an unfamiliar port by day
• Explain how to make a VHF emergency call

SECTION B – Practical

The aim of the practical session is to put into practice the theory detailed above and to complete a passage, which shall include:

Boat preparation

Understands:

• The importance of protective clothing and safety equipment
• The minimum level of equipment for the boat
• Considerations of equipment required for longer passages
• Correct stowage of equipment

Boat handling

Knowledge of:

• Effect of waves
• Rougher conditions
• Awareness of other water users
• Mooring stern-to between posts or Med style

Can:

• Demonstrate awareness of wind and tide
• Moor alongside, in a marina berth
• Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length kill cord at all times

Pilotage

Can:

• Demonstrate a practical application of techniques for pilotage in local waters

Passage making

Understands:

• The need for pre-planning, including advice in the event of having to return at night

Can:

• Apply the lessons learnt in the theory section and successfully complete a practical passage
• Fix position by traditional and electronic means

Man overboard

Understands:

• Techniques for picking up a man overboard in differing conditions

Can:

• Pick up a man overboard