Anglia Sea Ventures

The advanced level two-day course is a course for experienced Powerboaters and builds on the knowledge gained at intermediate level. This is an advanced course for anyone who intends navigating a Powerboat in coastal waters by day and night. By the end of the course you will have had the opportunity to learn day and night-time navigation, tides, pilotage, IRPCS, meteorology, and advanced boat handling including man over board.

During the course you will be aboard our first class training boat. You will receive expert tuition from one of our experienced qualified RYA Instructors who is there not only to teach you but to ensure you have an enjoyable time. Some of the course is taught in our classroom but the majority is spent out on the water.

When you have successfully completed the course syllabus you will receive a completion certificate.

Course start dates

Other dates may be available subject to demand so please contact us if your preferred dates are not listed.

Previous experience

Boat handling to Powerboat Intermediate Level with Coastal endorsement; A Day Skipper shorebased certificate; A current First Aid certificate; A short range VHF certificate.

Location

Haven Marina, Ipswich, Suffolk, East Anglia

Duration

Each course lasts 2 days and one evening (09:00 till after dark on day one; 09:00 to 17:30 on the final day)

What's included

Tuition, fuel, wet weather gear, life jackets and safety gear. Lunch is not included but reasonably priced meals are available at the marinas we will be visiting.

Restrictions

The minimum age is 17 years. Students under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. To operate within the safety parameters of the life saving equipment on board the maximum chest or waist size (which ever is the greater) must be less than 50 inches (127cm). We are sorry but no smoking is allowed on-board.

Number on board

To ensure full participation by all, numbers will be limited to a maximum of 3 students per course.

What to wear

Non-marking soft soled shoes or sailing boots (sorry but Wellington or garden boots are not suitable). Wet weather gear if you have any (we can supply some if you don't). A hat or cap. It can get chilly out on the water so several layers of clothing are best rather than fewer thick layers.

What to bring

Passport photograph, sun block, sun glasses, camera, G20 log book if you have one. Space for carry on items is very limited so please pack all items in a soft sports type bag that can be easily stowed.

Where to stay

If you need accommodation, a list of local hotels can be found by clicking here

Other things you should know

If this course has to be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, you will be offered an alternative date. We recommend you take out holiday insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances, for example, having to cancel your course at a late date. Boating requires a degree of physical exertion so if you have any doubts concerning your fitness please make us aware. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor if you require seasickness medication. Please be aware that your instructor will need to be satisfied that you have demonstrated the appropriate level of competence before a course completion certificate will be awarded. Attending a course does not automatically result in a course completion certificate being issued. If for any reason you do not meet the required standard your instructor will provide you with an action plan identifying areas for improvement.

Payment

A £100 deposit per person is required when booking. The balance is due 4 weeks prior to the course date. If you have already paid a deposit and you wish to pay the balance, click here. We are sorry but vouchers, must be paid for in advance.