Advanced Powerboat

This course is aimed at those who have gained experience driving a variety of powerboats and should be competent to the standard of the National Powerboat Certificate Level 2 (coastal) with a knowledge of navigation and chartwork to the level of Day Skipper Shorebased certificate.

The course content covers pilotage, navigation and boat handling techniques for planing boats, on coastal waters and introduces rough boat handling techniques and night passages. On successful completion of the course candidates will be able to plan and execute coastal trips including return to a familiar port by night.

Duration: Two days including at least one night navigation exercise.