Solent_Boating
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we purchased a beneteau series 9 so just wondering if doing a PB level 2 is a good starter or should do something like Day skipper etc.?
any advice?
any advice?
RYA Powerboat Level 2 or day skipper?
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jrudge
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Wife an I did level 2 first of all which is basically about handling the boat. Then day skipper which is about more boat handling, but also more on rules of the road and actually going places.
From my own experience I would do both. Do the level 2 then shortly after the day skipper. We learned a lot on both
Jeremy
henryf
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I've just watched as 3 of my lot completed their powerboat level 2 course with Tim from Griffen Marine services.
The course covered boat handling but also rules of the road, navigational marks, some basic navigation, weather, tides, man overboard recovery and a lot more. I was actually quite surprised, I assumed it was just going to cover basic boat handling.
Day skipper will go into more depth on the elements covered on the PB2 course I witnessed, particularly navigation.
If you are totally green then I would suggest a PB2 type course on your own boat. Speak to a training company and seek their advice. This will allow you to use the boat in good weather and get some experience. From that set about the day skipper syllabus.
In truth the specific qualification is largely immaterial unless you need a particular ticket for something, it's more about tailoring training to suit your particular needs.
Henry
The course covered boat handling but also rules of the road, navigational marks, some basic navigation, weather, tides, man overboard recovery and a lot more. I was actually quite surprised, I assumed it was just going to cover basic boat handling.
Day skipper will go into more depth on the elements covered on the PB2 course I witnessed, particularly navigation.
If you are totally green then I would suggest a PB2 type course on your own boat. Speak to a training company and seek their advice. This will allow you to use the boat in good weather and get some experience. From that set about the day skipper syllabus.
In truth the specific qualification is largely immaterial unless you need a particular ticket for something, it's more about tailoring training to suit your particular needs.
Henry
PaulGlatzel
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Hi Solent-Boating
I would suggest that which route you follow should probably be determined by the sort of boating you want to do.
As you are probably aware the RYA has two schemes – The Motor Cruising Scheme in which Dayskipper sits and the Powerboat scheme in which Level 2 sits in.
The way I tend to explain it is that Level 2 gives someone the skills to manoeuvre their craft in and around marinas and to navigate short inshore coastal passages. In contrast the Intermediate course (the next course above Level 2 in the powerboat scheme) gives someone the skills to undertake medium length coastal passages (eg Poole to the Solent). The Dayskipper course is in effect Level 2 PLUS Intermediate PLUS a short night familiarization but sits in the other part of the power RYA training courses.
Given that your boat could suit both schemes (on the one hand it is very much a small motor cruiser and on the other a fast day boat) which you go for can be determined by how far you want to take your boat and perhaps how much you want to invest in training initially.
I find a lot of people benefit from undertaking Level 2, bedding those skills in over a few months then undertaking the Intermediate course a bit later. On the other hand others prefer to invest 4 days initially and get their skills up to a higher level. That said you can’t really go wrong with either and you’ll have fun and learn lots.
Another consideration would be if you need an ICC. Either route would give you an ICC but if you intend upgrading your boat beyond 10m then this would be a tick in the box for Dayskipper as the ICC that leads to is up to 24m.
Hope that is of some benefit – please don’t hesitate to ask further questions
Regards, Paul
I would suggest that which route you follow should probably be determined by the sort of boating you want to do.
As you are probably aware the RYA has two schemes – The Motor Cruising Scheme in which Dayskipper sits and the Powerboat scheme in which Level 2 sits in.
The way I tend to explain it is that Level 2 gives someone the skills to manoeuvre their craft in and around marinas and to navigate short inshore coastal passages. In contrast the Intermediate course (the next course above Level 2 in the powerboat scheme) gives someone the skills to undertake medium length coastal passages (eg Poole to the Solent). The Dayskipper course is in effect Level 2 PLUS Intermediate PLUS a short night familiarization but sits in the other part of the power RYA training courses.
Given that your boat could suit both schemes (on the one hand it is very much a small motor cruiser and on the other a fast day boat) which you go for can be determined by how far you want to take your boat and perhaps how much you want to invest in training initially.
I find a lot of people benefit from undertaking Level 2, bedding those skills in over a few months then undertaking the Intermediate course a bit later. On the other hand others prefer to invest 4 days initially and get their skills up to a higher level. That said you can’t really go wrong with either and you’ll have fun and learn lots.
Another consideration would be if you need an ICC. Either route would give you an ICC but if you intend upgrading your boat beyond 10m then this would be a tick in the box for Dayskipper as the ICC that leads to is up to 24m.
Hope that is of some benefit – please don’t hesitate to ask further questions
Regards, Paul
Malabar
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If your boat has a kettle on board go for the day skipper. Other option would be to shoot for the ICC direct but haven't heard of too many schools offering this option. Certainly the aim should be to acquire an ICC as this is the only certificate recognised formally Internationally until you go up to an MCA Master (200 gt)
gjgm
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But where is he going to need ICC in his own boat ?
Edit, sorry forget that...just I have never been asked for it, but seems Resolution 40 may require it in some circumstances, commonly rivers.
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