POWERBOAT ADVANCE
WE'LL TAKE YOU ON COMMERCIAL POWERBOAT ADVENTURE
RYA ADVANCE POWERBOAT COURSE
Introduction to the course:
The RYA Powerboat Advance course is aimed at those looking to navigate safely by day and night and looking to gain their RYA Certificate of Competency (COC) / Commercial Endorsement.
Those working towards their COC will need a valid: First Aid Certificate, VHF Licence. For the Commercial endorsement in addition to First and and VHF you will also need: PPR (Personal, Professional, Responsibilities) course completion certificate, Sea Survival and a valid medical.
Do I need previous experience?
Candidates should be competent to the RYA intermediate course syllabus. The candidate should have Navigation and chart work to the level of Coastal Skipper/RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased certificate.
What will I Learn?
The advanced powerboat course is designed to enable you to plan and execute passages by night.
Other Information
Minimum Age: 17
We supply:
Full set of Henry & Lloyd Waterproofs
Automatic Crew Saver Lifejackets
Tea, Coffee & Biscuits
RYA Training Manual
Paper & Pen
ICC Application Form
Cost
£340 (Based on minimum 2 students)
Dates
More dates coming soon !
Where
Thames Active
The AHOY Centre
London
SE8 3JY
Commercial Endorsements
A commercial endorsement is required for work on board British flagged vessels subject to the MCA's codes of practice for small commercial vessels.
A number of additional training courses and medical fitness certificates are required to be eligible for a commercial endorsement.
Certificate of Competence
In order to achieve a Certificate of Competence. Instead, provided that you have sufficient experience and seatime, you can put yourself forward for an exam to test your skills and knowledge.
If you would like some additional tuition prior to sitting your COC please contact us.
Additional Courses
The additional courses to hold a valid Commercial endorsement are: VHF, First Aid, Personal Survival, and Professional Practices and Responsibilities course.