What next after Powerboat level 2?

[Montemar]

I want to increase my sailing knowledge in a way that suits cruising along the south coast and getting down to the Channel Isles in a Sealine S23 and next year France though in something with twin engines.
What do you think would be the most appropriate RYA course to sign up to next?
Thanks in advance for your comments.

 

[oGaryo]

I want to increase my sailing knowledge in a way that suits cruising along the south coast and getting down to the Channel Isles in a Sealine S23 and next year France though in something with twin engines.
What do you think would be the most appropriate RYA course to sign up to next?
Thanks in advance for your comments.

I had the same thoughts a year or so ago and went on a Day Skipper Shore based course to get my head around hazards, buoyage, colregs, passage planning, pilotage, weather etc. It's been very useful so I'd recommend doing likewise

 

[Jurgen]

Defo day skipper, I did the practical part last year and was well worth it

 

[Solitaire]

As has been suggested, doing the Day Skipper theory course will set you up for the next phase in your boating education. The DS theory course can be done on line now as well as in the classroom.

Online is increasingly popular as it can be done in your own time whereas if you choose a classroom course you have to complete it in a minim of 40hrs.

A lot depends on how you "learn" as to the best way of doing the course.

I see from your profile that you have an S23. This boat actually qualifies you to do the Day Skipper practical course on it should you so wish.

If you need any further advice, click on my Signiture or PM me.

 

[Tender_aft]

next year France...What do you think would be the most appropriate RYA course to sign up to next?

Are you going through the canals/rivers in France? you'll need a CEVNI. Do a one day course on a narrowboat and a CEVNI test at the end (about £85). Then you will also be able to get an ICC (inland and coastal).

...oh and did you do a VHF course?

 

[ctva]

The Day Skipper is the next one to do and then Coastal Skipper. Once you have them you can either look at the Motor Cruising scheme or Intermediate / Advanced Powerboat. Either way the nav courses are a must as they form the basis of all the others.

 

[PlanB]

[We just did day skipper theory and practical in our first two years of boat ownership (45 ft fly) and then made it safely to the med.

QUOTE=ctva;4060959]The Day Skipper is the next one to do and then Coastal Skipper. Once you have them you can either look at the Motor Cruising scheme or Intermediate / Advanced Powerboat. Either way the nav courses are a must as they form the basis of all the others.[/QUOTE]

 

[Montemar]

Many thanks for the replies.
I was not sure whether Day Skipper was better than Coastal Skipper but navigation is the priority for me at present.
Thanks for CEVNI comment, it would be nice to do the canals in France though when remains to be seen as I have yet to attempt any canals in Blighty!
I have VHF and the ICC certificate, Powerboat 2 qualifies you for this and joining the RYA gets you the certificate. There has been the occasional question about this in the past. I believe you need it for visiting France.

 

[Archiee]

Brittany Sailing on sailing courses in France they give a discount.

 

[Montemar]

Thanks for your suggestion, it looks great but I plan to do theory first. A nice dimension though to do the practical in France.