Powerboating

This RYA power boating course is really a lot of fun, experience these techniques to assist safe harbour cruising.

If you have a Runabout, Rib or other outboard-driven craft this Introductory through to advanced course covers practical boat handling skills which will meet your requirement.

Note: Full details on the Powerboat scheme, course syllabi & certifications are listed in the RYA Powerboat Logbook RYA G20, available from Trans Pacific Marine (phone 0508 800 600 or visit www.transpacific.co.nz).

Powerboating Level One

Aim: To gain a practical introduction to boat handling and safety.
Duration: 1 Day.
Qualification: Course completion certificate.
Prerequisites: None.

Modules:

• Pre-start checks & safety equipment
• Launching & recovering
• Engine use & controls
• Mooring buoys & coming alongside
• Rules & regulations

Powerboating Level Two

Aim: To achieve all basic Powerboat handling and seamanship skills.
Duration: 2 days.
Qualification: Course completion certificate.
Prerequisites: None. Note: Direct assessment option is available.

Modules:

• Boat preparation
• Effects of wind & tide
• High & low speed manoeuvring
• Handling in confined spaces
• Anchoring, moorings & coming alongside
• Man overboard
• Types of craft & engines
• Maintenance checks
• Rules & regulations
• Weather forecasts

Good Advise:
We do advise that the student obtain a Day Skipper CD and Student Manuel to learn the rules at sea.