night powerboat navigation session
We run bespoke, tailored night powerboat sessions to suit your and a friend/partner's requirements. If you're interested in gaining knowledge, confidence and experience to beable to take trips out at night in a powerboat then this is the training for you.
Maximum Group Size: 3
Pre-requisites:
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate
Minimum Age: 17 years
Ability after the session: To have the knowledge and initial confidence to undertake a night time passage in a known local port.
Content:
- Self study + practical night powerboating session
Self Study:
We will send you a range of learning / study aids and a 'quiz' to complete prior to the practical night session in order to prepare to go afloat, these will include:
- IRPCS (rules of the road)
- Night Navigation Lights (other vessels & landmarks)
- Light Characteristics of Buoyage (colours & sequences)
Practical Session:
- Preparation for sea & pre-departure checks
- Passenger safety & comfort
- Night Time Pilotage within Poole Harbour
- Use of GPS / Chart Plotter to aid Navigation
Practical night powerboating session overview:
Pre-Departure:
- Knowledge check on navigation lights, buoyage lights
- Powerboat & personal preparation to go afloat
- Pilotage plan briefing from your instructor
Afloat:
- Follow a pre-planned pilotage plan around Poole Harbour
- Identify Buoys & Landmarks whilst afloat
- Utilise a GPS / Chart Plotter to aid Navigation
What's included:
- RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor
- Use of our 6m Humber RIB w/ Yamaha Outboard
- Fuel & Insurance
- Use of a lifejacket w/light
- Use of light wet weather gear
- 3.5 hour session