This two-day course follows on from the National Powerboat Certificate (also known as Level 2). We will develop your basic driving skills in more complex situations and weather permitting, include an introduction to rough water boat handling. You’ll be introduced to basic navigation and pilotage, as well as planning a day trip. Sessions will also be run on the use of compasses, GPS and VHF radio, personal safety and dealing with emergency situations such as engine failure, fire and recovering someone who has fallen overboard.
The course also focus’ on navigational excercises, pre-planned in the class room you will have the ability to navigate safely around the coast, understanding weather, tides, pilotage and utisiling charts. During the two days you will have the opportunity to plan your own passage from Fowey to Polperro, Looe or Mevagissey.
Pre-course experience: you should be competent to Powerboat Level 2 with coastal endorsement
Price £325
Duration 2 Days
2012 Course dates:
March 2012 ~ 24th & 25th
April 2012 ~ 14th & 15th
May 2012 ~ 5th & 6th ~ 12th & 13th
June 2012 ~ 9th & 10th ~ 16th & 17th
July 2012 ~ 21st & 22nd ~28th & 29th
August 2012~ 4th & 5th ~ 11th & 12th ~ 18th & 19th ~ 25th & 26th
September 2012 ~ 1st & 2nd ~ 8th & 9th
October 2012 ~ 6th & 7th ~ 13th & 14th ~ 20th & 21st ~ 27th & 28th
November 2012 ~ 3rd & 4th ~ 10th & 11th ~ 17th & 18th ~ 24th & 25th
December 2012 ~ 1st & 2nd ~ 8th & 9th ~ 15th & 16th ~22nd & 23rd ~ 29th & 30th