training

[zeros]

Have had a rib for about 3 seasons, recently sold it for a cruiser (change in circumstances) and wonder really what anyone recommends for the next training course to do? I have my vhf license and have powerboat level 2 and icc from this. I wish to cruise x channel and down to salcombe etc. Any thoughts on who and what or just practise and go for it?

 

[adrianm]

Personally I'd say you're probably more qualified than a lot of people on the water these days so just go for it!

 

[mainshiptom]

I agree ! also be aware that a few people here might target you from now on !

Most of us are here for fun and love of boats but some see this site as a way of getting extra business, I will not mention names , Just beware !

Tom

Ps I am not one of them but keep buying ipc titles !

 

[powerskipper]

If you are happy with handling her just go and get on with having fun and practise. You do not say what she is, but any questions just ask and someone on here will have some helpful advice or in some cases not .
Just go and enjoy her.

 

[jhr]

Agree with the others that you are a lot more qualified than many. However, if you are looking at longer journeys and cruises rather than the (presumably) short blasts you have done in the RIB, I'd recommend doing Coastal Skipper practical/ Yachtmaster theory. That way, you will learn a lot more about passage planning, navigation, weather and other things that will come much more to the fore if you are going to do longer passages. I'd also agree with the others that you shouldn't let that get in the way of getting out on the boat in the meantime. If you're planning a trip to the West Country, how about taking an instructor with you and combining it with some practical training? It will also give you added comfort if you haven't done any/many longer voyages up to now.

When you've done it, tell us about it!

 

[zeros]

Thanks for the advice. i suppose its a confidence thing, besides I think the more you know about something and the better you are the more fun you're going to have doing it. Besides its fun to learn, as long as the teacher is good. Any recomendations in the chichester area?

 

[snappy]

Hi Zeros. I would not presume to offer you any advice but by coincidence have just searched the forum back catalogue to see if there was any advice on doing an ICC for mobos. I am just about (hopefully) to finish my Dayskipper theory and was wondering about doing a Practical either in the southwest or alternatively the Med with family. If anyone has any recommendations please send me a pm

thanks

 

[Solitaire]

You say you have moved from a rib to a cruiser. What is your definition of a cruiser? Single engine "plastic" boat with accomodation for 4 + or twin engine joby! PB Level 2 is basic entry powerboat handling, the next level up is the Intermediate course which is an extended cruise with far more navigation and pilotage with a full passage. If you were to provide more information then you'd get a more informed response.

 

[Renegade_Master]

Hi zeros as others have said you are pretty qualified already. Just one point the Power Boat level 2 whilst it includes some navigation it is by no means extensive, whereas the Day Skipper Practical course includes far more plus night navigation, plus rules of the road etc.

It also gives you the ICC up to 24m unless of course you took your PB2 before Jan 05 in which case you will already have it. regards Clive

 

[Renegade_Master]

Have sent you a PM. Clive

 

[timgriffin]

Hi Zero's
gonna throw my two pennies worth in here, if you are happy with your skills and navigation levels then enjoy , if you want to move up a level and do some more nav then intermediate is a good option, but so would the Dayskipper practical. It depends on the type of boat, your single outdrive is going to have the same characteristics of handling as your rib so wont take to long to ge used to it. Have a look at www.rya.org.uk for a list of schools in your area that could offer tuition for a day so you could lessen the learning curve. Then decide from there if you want to stay with Powerboat courses or move up to Motor Cruising what ever you decide enjoy it.
Regards Tim
www.griffmarineservices.co.uk

 

[zeros]

For everyones info, if it helps boat is 28' plastic joby with twin diesel outdrives.
It would seem the way forward is day skipper/ coastal skipper as this would be a basis for other courses whereas the intermediate would lead to the advanced and then? Correct me if I am wrong.

 

[timgriffin]

Yep as you are moving up to 28ft and twin outdrives , it would make more sense to go the Dayskipper / Coastal Skipper Motor Cruising route . If you follow the Powerboat scheme you will only go as far as Advanced = Dayskipper / Coastal Skipper at least by folowing the Motor Cruising scheme you can aim for Yachtmaster.
Tim
www.griffmarineservices.co.uk