The
South of France
Sea School

RYA/MCA ADVANCED POWERBOAT COURSE and Certificate of Competence

This two day course teaches boat handling, seamanship and navigation to the standards required to drive a powerboat safely by day and night in coastal waters. A night passage is included as part of the course.

Candidates may then take the practical exam for the Commercial Certificate of Competence. This is useful for drivers of 'chase boats' and larger yacht tenders to legally operate further from their base.

Candidates should be competent boat handlers to the standard of RYA Intermediate Course, and have thorough knowledge of navigation and chart work to Dayskipper theory standard.

It is also required that candidates hold VHF and First Aid Certificates.

Dates

By arrangement
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Course venue:

Beaulieu Sur Mer

Course fee 550 Euros

RYA Advanced Powerboat Course Syllabus

Day 1
Pre-start checks and preparation for sea
Plan coastal passage
Costal passage
GPS coastal passage (1) Plan night passage (2) Night passage

Day 2
Return coastal passage
Course to include: Rough water handling theory
Emergency procedures
Sector search/MOB
Towing