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National Powerboat Certificate RYA Powerboat Level 2. Stuart Scrimgeour RYA Powerboat Trainer NSPB Chief Powerboat Instructor.
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National Powerboat Certificate RYA Powerboat Level 2 Stuart Scrimgeour RYA Powerboat Trainer NSPB Chief Powerboat Instructor
Introduction & WelcomeCourse LeaderInstructor StaffVenue layout – Toilets & Changing FacilitiesFire Procedure1st Aid ProvisionsCourse timesSite Rules – Do’s & Don'tsLake Layout & HazardsActions in the event of an Emergency
Structure of the RYA Scheme START POWERBOATING Level 1 • Further OptionsInstructorAdvanced InstructorPowerboat TrainerPWC Instructor NATIONAL POWERBOAT CERTIFICATE Level 2 SAFETY BOAT COURSE INTERMEDIATE COURSE ADVANCED COURSE
Course Contents Practical Theory Launch and Recovery Boat Handling Underway Securing to a Buoy Anchoring Leaving & Coming Alongside Man Overboard Turning in a Confined Space High Speed Handling Low Speed Manoeuvres Hull and Engine Types IRPCS Use and Limitations of G.P.S. Towing & Being Towed Ropework Close Down Procedure Meterology Clothing & Personal Equipment
Clothing Preparation Possible Clothing Considerations • Temperature • Location • Time afloat • Type of boat • Conditions • Wind and spray • Your health • Entering the water? • Fleece inner suit • Spray suits • Wet suit • Dry suit • Sailing jacket and trousers • Trainers / pumps / wet suit boots / wellingtons • Hat and gloves
Wind Awareness Sources of wind direction information Flags Burgee Smoke Back of the neck or face Sails Other boats Ripples on the water