RYA Powerboat Instructor Skills Assessment

We follow much the same format as a Powerboat Level 2 Direct Assessment and as such you will be expected to demonstrate as a minimum, the following manoeuvres;

• Holding Station in tide

• Picking up a mooring buoy

• Coming alongside in various wind and tide

• Departing a pontoon in various wind and tide

• Turning using warps

• Turning in a confined space

• MOB recovery

• Anchoring

• High speed handling (trim, steering etc.)

The trainer will  also check your supporting knowledge in the following areas

• Distress signals

• Safety equipment

• IRPCS

• Sources of weather information

• Hull shapes and engine types

• Tidal heights

• Basic chart work & electronic navigation

• Minimum age 16 years

• Relevant experience in a variety of craft

• RYA Powerboat Level 2 (essential)

• RYA Powerboat Intermediate (recommended)

• RYA Dayskipper Shorebased (recommended)

• RYA Membership (join here)

• 1/2 Day direct assessment by a Powerboat Trainer.

• Fuel

• Loan of a life jacket

• Use of Wet Weather gear if required

• Tea & Coffee