Stuart ScrimgeourRYA Powerboat TrainerNSPB Chief Powerboat Instructor

Start PowerboatingRYA Powerboat Level 1

Introduction & Welcome

Course LeaderInstructor Staff

Venue layout – Toilets & Changing FacilitiesFire Procedure

1st Aid ProvisionsCourse times

Site Rules – Do’s & Don'tsLake Layout & Hazards

Actions in the event of an Emergency

START POWERBOATING

Level 1

SAFETY BOAT COURSE

NATIONAL POWERBOAT CERTIFICATE

Level 2

ADVANCED COURSE

Structure of the RYA Scheme

• Further Options

InstructorAdvanced InstructorPowerboat Trainer

PWC Instructor

INTERMEDIATE COURSE

Course Contents

Theory

Launch and RecoveryPreparation of the Boat & CrewBoat Handling UnderwaySecuring to a BuoyComing AlongsideBeing TowedMan Overboard

Hull and Engine Types

Practical

Clothing Preparation

TemperatureLocationTime afloatType of boatConditionsWind and sprayYour health

Entering the water?

Fleece inner suitSpray suitsWet suitDry suitSailing jacket and trousersTrainers / pumps / wet suit boots / wellingtonsHat and gloves

Considerations Possible Clothing

Life Jacket or Buoyancy Aid?

Wind Awareness

Sources of wind direction information

FlagsBurgeeSmokeBack of the neck or faceSailsOther boatsRipples on the water

Time to go afloat