Irish National Sailing School
Intermediate Powerboat Certificate
What’s covered?
This is a perfect course for those who wish to further their navigation and practical powerboating abilities as well as for those who undertake day trips away from their home port. The course lasts two days and covers;
- Planning and executing a coastal day trip
- Interpreting tidal and weather information
- Boat Handling in rougher weather
- Use of electronic aids to navigation, and what to do when they fail
- Application of IRPCS, VHF radio procedures
- Safety Skills, including Man Over Board skills
Previous Experience & Pre-Requisites
There are a number of pre-requisite certificates and qualifications you must hold to attend the course. Please do get in touch with us on 01 2844195 or by email to sailing@inss.ie to chat about these requirements.
Pre-Requisites - Boat Handling/Driving Experience
- Participants must hold a National Powerboat Certificate, or an equivalent certificate, such as the RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling Certificate.
- Participants are recommended have been boating with a minimum of 20 hrs logged as helm following this above course completion. This can be self-certified logs, you don't need to have someone else sign off on the hours.
Pre-Requisites - Theoretical Knowledge and Shorebased
- Candidates must hold a course completion certificate from the Irish Sailing “Coastal Navigation for Small Boats course” or equivalent.
- We recommend that participants hold a VHF radio operators certificate and a First Aid certificate.
Pre-Course Assessment
An assessment at the beginning of the course may be required at our discretion. This is to ensure that all participants are at an appropriate skill level to absorb new knowledge and skills.
Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy for this course can be viewed here.
