

You can then work on commercial vessels up to 24m in length, operating in category 6 waters - that is up to 3 miles from a nominated departure point in fine weather and daylight hours. The certificate for 8-11 year olds will be endorsed as follows: “The holder should only use a powered craft under the supervision of a responsible adult on board the craft.” The certificate for 12 – 16 year olds will be endorsed as follows: “The holder should only use a powered craft under the supervision of a responsible adult. If you need a Level 2 Powerboat Handling certificate in order to work on a commercial craft subject to the MCA's codes of practice, you will need to get it commercially endorsed. All recommended books can be purchased from the office. G60 Pocket Guide to Boating Knots, G20 RYA Powerboat Scheme syllabus and log book, G13 Powerboat Handbook. Theory and background: IRPCS, ropework, awareness of other water users. Boat handling and manoeuvres: starting and stopping, use of kill cord, steering controls, securing to a buoy, leaving and coming alongside, being towed. Preparation: launching and recovery, safety equipment, pre-start checks, personal buoyancy. Pre-course experienceĨ years – 8 – 14 year olds will need to have a parent available during the day Classroom work will be undertaken at the Mendez Marine office. On our school boat, in your group / family of 2 or 3, you choose the dates.įor the RYA Powerboat Level 1 course we train in our 5.5m Ribcraft rib ‘Kake’.Therefore courses for 16 year old’s and under are organised on a 1:1 or family / friend basis as a bespoke or group price. The syllabus for all these course is shown in the current RYA log books. For safeguarding purposes we do not to mix 8 – 16 year old with unknown adults.
