Joining Instructions - RYA Advanced Powerboat Exam Prep
PRACTICAL COURSE JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
RYA Advanced Powerboat Exam Prep
Timing - Day 1: 09:15 until dark, including night exercise. Day 2: 09.15-17.00. Day 3: TBC (finish after dark) Estimated start time: 1pm
Location - You should make your own way to our location. Directions are here: You & Sea, Rhu Marina, G84 8LH
Exam - Please pay for you exam via www.rya.org.uk/exams prior to the prep course. Once payment has been received by the RYA, they will send through a personalised application form. Please bring this with you. Ignore this if your company is paying for your exam fee.
Equipment - You will be given the RYA Advanced Powerboat theory book on your arrival. Please bring with you:
VHF Radio License
Valid First Aid Certificate
Photographic ID Certificate or Card (Driving License/Passport)
Personalised Application Form (received upon payment of exam fee)
Logbook, complete with logged miles (or record of sea-time)
Clothing - Life jackets and wet weather gear are available for use during the course but please make sure you bring the correct clothing for the expected weather. A warm jumper, gloves and a hat are always advisable. A pair of wellies or waterproof shoes/boots are also highly recommended. A headtorch is highly recommended for the night exercise part on Day 1.
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Accommodation - The course is non-residential, but there are several hotels and B&Bs in the near vicinity
Food - Tea, coffee and snacks are included, but meals are not. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch, or there is a shop nearby with takeaway rolls etc. Cafe Rhu in the Marina is open Wednesday - Sunday.
Student Resources - You will find a link to access extra Student Resources in the footer below. The password will be sent to you by email when you sign up.