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RYA Training Centre

The rya powerboat training scheme is for those wanting to drive small open powerboats such as ribs (rigid inflatable boats), sports boats and small launches..

With the RYA Powerboat Level 2 scheme you can gain an International Certificate of Confidence (“ICC”) that means when you go to certain countries, you may need a license to hire a BOAT up to 10m – that’s where we can help you prepare.

This two-day entry-level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC). It focuses on low-speed close-quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed and collision regulations.

This two days course gives plenty of time for both practical instruction and theory. Whilst at first glance the syllabus appears very similar to the level one course, the extra time available makes a real difference to the depth in which subjects are covered and therefore the amount a student can learn.

We are lucky with the beautiful Cyprus weather, so we are making the most of it by teaching a great part of the course on board of the boat.

• Assumed Knowledge:  None (Level 1 is NOT a requirement)
• Duration of course:  2 Days (09h00 to 17h00)
• Ratio : 3 students for 1 Instructor Max (Possibility of private course)
• Course Content:  Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard
• Ability after the course:  Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of craft.

All our courses are held in Latchi; Theory will be held in our classroom at our office in Latchi, and the practice is held along the coast of Latchi. All Courses are delivered in English Language only.

For more info on the courses, please use the “contact us” form or email us at [email protected] with the number of people interested in the course and the dates you wish to do the course.

The RYA Level 2 Powerboat course costs €450 and is scheduled over two days – including a theory and practical examination.

You will learn and enhance your Powerboat manoeuvring skills on a range of boats available in Latchi Harbour from George’s Watersports.

Our RYA Training Courses are conducted throughout the year, and we suggest that you do book well in advance to secure your place.

The RYA offer the Powerboat Level 2 course for anyone 12 years and older, however, our centre took the decision to only offer this course to people over 18 years old.

RYA Intermediate Course - £350

The rya’s intermediate powerboat course - icc, is the perfect springboard to give you that know-how and confidence out at sea..

Understands:

• Latitude and Longitude 
• The principles of GPS 
• Sources of forecast information and the interpretation of forecasts 

Has Knowledge of:

• Navigation 
• True and magnetic bearings 
• Bearing and distance 
• Chart symbols 
• Tidal diamonds and tidal streams 
• Use of pilot books 
• Position lines 
• Use of marina locks 
• Boat Preparation 
• Boat Handling 
• Passage Making 
• Man Overboard 

After the RYA Powerboat Intermediate Training you will be able to:

• Use a plotting instrument and plot a course 
• Work out tidal heights for standard ports 
• Interpret Lateral, Cardinal Buoyage & Special Buoyage Systems (IALA) 
• Implement IRPCS, in particular the following rules, 5,7,8,9,13-17,23 
• Use GPS way-point navigation and determine Cross Track Error (XTE), Speed Over Ground (SOG), Course Over Ground (COG), Bearing to way-point (BTW), Distance to Way-point (DTW) 
• Use a laminated chart afloat 
• Use Pilotage to enter an unfamiliar port 
• Explain how to make a VHF emergency call 

Why do your RYA Intermediate Powerboat Training with Boatability

Boatability, how to read tidial streams from an admiralty chart .

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Rya power boat level 2 (pb2) courses 2021.

As part of the club's continuing desire to improve safety on and off the water, Powerboat Level 2 and Safety Boat courses have again been arranged for this year.

RYA Powerboat Level 2:   May 22 & 29 (course full) June 12 & 19 (course full) July 10 & 17 (2 days. Â£40, open to members over 16yrs)

Learn to handle a power boat safely Learn close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations     BOOK NOW    

We strongly encourage all members who have not done the Powerboat course to decide  when  to do it (not whether to do it…)

This is a really good course that teaches how to safely drive a powerboat - not just at IBRSC but anywhere.  Great refresher for those who have driven boats but don't have the formal qualification and perfect for newer sailors. The RYA qualification is well recognised if you want to hire a boat on holiday, and if you ever need assistance from a safety boat it's helpful if you understand what the power boat is doing.

We would really like every member to know how to drive a power boat as well as how to sail, and ideally then go on to do the Safety Boat course (which is a lot of fun and teaches how to rescue boats and people). PB2 is a basic course that  anyone  can easily do to learn how to be safe in a power boat.

These courses are incredibly good value  - an equivalent course at a commercial centre is over £250.

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RYA & STCW Courses – Sail, Power, Super-Yacht & Workboat

Route to RYA Yachtmaster (Power or Sail)

The Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence Exam can be taken in a powered or sail craft (i.e. there are two separate disciplines). Much of the route (the shorebased courses) is identical for both disciplines.

There are actually three levels of Yachtmaster ( Coastal, Offshore and Ocean). When people refer to “Yachtmaster” they are generally referring to Yachtmaster Offshore. This article focuses on Coastal and Offshore, our separate article, “ What is an Ocean Yachtmaster ” deals with the higher level of the three.

The route to Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore is similar, candidates for both will have followed a similar pathway, but the offshore candidate will have logged considerably more experience prior to exam and will be pushed harder during the exam. Visit our helpful RYA Advanced and Yachtmaster Qualifying mileage page for more information.

The route to Yachtmaster has several stepping stones, most students work through Day Skipper Shorebased and Day Skipper Practical and then Coastal Skipper , however if you already have relevant experience and skills you can consider skipping these courses.

Before considering embarking on a Yachtmaster practical week , you must arm yourself with;

• Qualifying mileage (power or sail as appropriate)
• RYA SRC (1 day) or
• Higher level GMDSS Radio Certificate of Competence  (3-8 day)
• RYA First Aid (1 day) or
• STCW Elementary First Aid (1 day) or
• STCW Medical First Aid (4 day) or
• Seafish First Aid
• RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased (6 days or online)
• Knowledge level to RYA Radar (1 day)
• Knowledge level to RYA Diesel (1 day)

You are also strongly advised to take the RYA Sea Survival or STW PST Course (1 day), which is required if you intend to operate as a commercial Yachtmaster (most candidates take the exam for commercial reasons and add the RYA Commercial Endorsement however some are leisure boaters and do it for themselves).

Our Yachtmaster practical (preparation and exam) week is 5 days, it takes place on board our motorboat and results in the Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore (Power) Certificates of Competence . If you prefer to take the sail exam we can put you in touch with a sail school once you have all of the above shorebased courses. During the prep week our Instructor will take you through many of the exercises the examiner is likely to throw at you on the final day. We operate the prep week with a maximum of 3 students.

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Unlike other RYA qualifications, Certificates of Competence are not issued following a formal training course but are achieved by successfully completing an exam testing your skill, knowledge and experience.

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