SMALL POWERBOAT AND RIB MASTER (MCA APPROVED)

LIMITATIONS

• Covers vessels up to 15m
• Operation in coastal regions
• Driven by outboard or inboard motors
• In fair weather
• No horsepower limitations
• No accommodation

COURSE OUTLINE

This three day course covers two days of theory and one day of practical boat handling including:

• Safety at sea
• VHF Radio operations
• Small powerboats and rigid inflatable boats
• Launching and recovery
• Anchors and anchoring
• Nautical terminology
• Boat handling under power
• Man overboard procedures
• Ropes and rope-work
• Basic rules of the road (collision regulations)
• Glossary of terms