Marine Training - Powerboat Driving
Details
Introduction to Powerboating.
Preparation- Launching and recovering
- Safety equipment
- Pre-start checking
- Personal buoyancy
- Starting and stopping
- Use of kill cord
- Steering controls
- Securing to a buoy
- Leaving & coming alongside
- Being towed
- IRPCS (International Rules for the Prevention of Collision at Sea)
- Rope work
- Awareness of other water users
- Securing to a buoy
- Leaving & coming alongside
- Being towed
A practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats.
Outline
- Arrive at Xclusive School of Yachting classroom and check in
- Welcome and Issue of wet weather gear and books
- Explain the use of the trailer to launch and recover the RIB including consideration of slipway type and hazards such as lee shores
- Launch the RIB if it is not already in the water
- Run through the safety equipment required on a RIB or small powerboat including how it is used and maintained
- Run through the basic checks that should be carried out to both the RIB and outboard engine prior to departure
- Instructor’s safety briefing and familiarisation talk including the importance of the kill chord and correct stowage of equipment
- Brief about correct loading and the effect this has on the boats performance
- Practice some basic close quarters maneuvers such as departing and coming alongside a pontoon taking into account tidal stream and wind
- Correct use of painters, lines and fenders
- Understand the importance of having an awareness of other water users
Welcome to a world of Marine Training with Xclusive Sea School. XSS is proud to be recognized as an authorized official training center for the world renowned Royal Yachting Association (R.Y.A.) in the UAE.
XSS offers Powerboat Level1, Powerboat Level 2, RYA Intermediate, RYA Advanced, VHF/SRC, STCW 95 and Custom Trainings suitable for every category right from the novice to the experienced. The RYA standard is being followed at the institute which is the world’s oldest and most respected Marine Training Standard.
With state-of-the-art facilities, top class technology and industry expert lecturers, XSS ensure that the highest educational standards are met. The 5 star sea school at Dubai Marina offers a custom built floating modern lecture hall on board a 125ft luxury houseboat docked permanently at the Yacht Club, brand new training boats, administrative offices at Marina Plaza building and student support services to help at any stage. The qualifications gained from within the RYA scheme are recognized around the world and some are relevant to those driving commercially.
Xclusive Sea School Dubai also gives the opportunity for career progression within Xclusive Yachts that owns a fleet of over 20 yachts of varying sizes. XSS also emphasizes on students meeting key industry personnel to network and build valuable relationships. ...