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RYA Powerboat Instructor

Ever fancied teaching rya powerboating.

If you’re a competent, experienced powerboater and you’re interested in sharing your expertise and enthusiasm with others, this could be the course for you! This RYA approved course will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to teach RYA Powerboat Levels 1 and 2 at any recognised RYA training centres.

About the course

This practical and theory-based course will allow you to develop an understanding of the principles of practical instruction, lesson planning, teaching styles, the preparation of boats and equipment, the structure of RYA Powerboat Levels 1 and 2, assessing students’ learning, and the presentation of theory subjects. The syllabus is taught with a ratio of (6:1) students to instructor.

Providing that you maintain a valid first aid certificate, this course will be valid for five years from the date of issue.

Prerequisites

To join this course, you’ll need:

• to be at least 16 years old
• a valid  first aid  certificate
• an  RYA Powerboat Level 2  certificate
• Five seasons experience of powerboating logged (preferably in range of boat types and sizes) OR one season for those who use powerboats as an integral part of their normal full-time occupation.

Qualifications

Once you’ve successfully completed the course, you’ll be a qualified RYA Powerboat Instructor, able to teach the RYA Powerboat Scheme.

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RYA Powerboat Instructor Course

Introduction to the RYA Powerboat Instructor Course

Once you have gained enough experience on powerboats you can take it pro and become a RYA powerboat instructor. This will give you the responsibility to take students to sea and start them on their boating journey.

It’s a great feeling when you teach people the same first steps that somebody taught you.

The first rung on the instructor ladder is becoming a RYA Powerboat Level 2 instructor.

How to Become a RYA Powerboat Instructor

In order to become an instructor you need to meet the following requirements:

• hold a RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate.
• hold a valid RYA first aid certificate.
• have either 5 years powerboating experience or if you work on boats full time, one seasons experience.
• be 16 years old or over.
• pass the instructor skills assessment day

The Instructor Skills Assessment

The skills assessment is based on Powerboat Level 2 skills. The intention is to make certain that you can drive the boat to the standard required. It makes sense that you should have the skills in order to teach the skills.

Assessments are conducted by an RYA appointed Powerboat Trainer. He will assess you and make a decision about whether or not you can attend the instructor course.

During the assessment you will have to demonstrate your ability to:

• hold off a mark or stationary object
• pick up a mooring buoy
• moor the boat both up and down tide
• turn using warps and spring off
• turn in a confined space
• recover a man overboard dummy
• stop and start the engine
• carry out high speed manoeuvres including figure of 8 and U-turns

The RYA Powerboat Instructor Course

So long as you prove your ability to to drive a boat you will be accepted onto the instructor course. The course will take you three days to complete. Contrary to what you might think, the course isn’t about boat driving. The course is about how to teach. You will have to be demonstrating good boating driving skills as part of delivering training sessions. Otherwise how could you give your customers good value?

Specifically, during the course, the Trainer will be training you in some good teaching methods. These will help you to break down practical skills into teachable chunks so that you can deliver good sessions on the water.

They will also be teaching you how to prepare theory sessions for the classroom. This will include things like preparing visual aids, using a white board and presentation skills.

Another important part of teaching is giving constructive feedback. You will be taught methods of giving praise when things go well. You will also be taught how to delver criticism in a constructive and acceptable manner.

To demonstrate your progress throughout the three days you will have to deliver teaching sessions. You will give a theory session in the classroom which will be delivered to your peers. You will also teach practical sessions on the water to your peers and to the RYA Trainer. All of these sessions will form part of a continuous assessment as you learn and develop new skills.

The Complete RYA Powerboat Instructor Course Syllabus

The subjects included in the course are as follows:

• the theory of teaching – principles of practical instruction
• delivering theory subjects
• preparation and effective use of visual aids
• lesson and programme planning
• teaching styles
• practical driving
• reviewing and feedback skills
• the standards required by the RYA
• assessing student ability
• structure of the RYA National Powerboat Scheme
• developing student skills along a progressive pathway
• the requirements for running an effective school

During the course you will be demonstrating that:

• knowledge of the subject of powerboating
• ability to deliver effective teaching sessions
• skills to demonstrate all elements of the RYA Powerboat Level 2 syllabus
• ability to deliver at least one theory session ashore
• be able to demonstrate safety awareness for themselves and students throughout

Course Moderation

On the last day, a second RYA Trainer will be there to moderate the course. So what does this mean?

The second Trainer won’t have been involved with the course. His or her job is to ensure that they agree with the pass / fail decisions of the first Trainer. They are a check to ensure everything is fair and that the RYA’s standards are being upheld.

The second Trainer will be looking at the same things as the first one. So you can expect to demonstrate teaching sessions for them as well on the last day.

Once You Are Qualified….

After you pass this course you will be able to represent the RYA and your training centre. You will be out there on the water teaching the Powerboat Level 2 course and starting people on an amazing hobby.

Your instructor certificate will last for 5 years if you maintain an up to date first aid certificate during that time.

How to Become an RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor

This is the next step after your initial instructor qualification. It’s considered the pinnacle of instruction in the RYA Powerboat Scheme.

Once you have gained this qualification you will be entitled to teach both the Intermediate Powerboat and the Advanced Powerboat courses .

In order to qualify to attend the course you must:

• you must already be a existing powerboat instructor
• hold an advanced powerboat course completion certificate
• hold any one of the power Certificates of Competence . Either the Advanced Powerboat COC or a Yachtmaster Power COC.

As advanced courses are taught on commercially coded boats, you will need to be a commercially endorsed skipper.

The RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor Course is conducted over two days and one evening. It will include a night exercise which will be conducted in darkness.

The Advanced Instructor Syllabus

• practical boat handling in a variety of situations
• daytime navigation theory and practical
• navigating in darkness theory and practical
• meteorology
• collision regulations theory and application
• use of engines including twins
• emergency situations including search patterns and helicopter rescue
• boat and crew management both day and night
• effective delivery of all aspects of the course

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This scheme can be taught in a variety of small open powerboats such as RIBs, dories and sportsboats and is aimed at a variety of users from casual leisure boaters to professional small boat skippers. As an instructor you will therefore need to have experience in a variety of boats and situations.

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Health declaration.

You will be asked to sign a health declaration stating that you are not suffering from any physical or mental impaiment which has an adverse effect on your abililty to properly discharge your duty of care as an instructor. If you are unable to sign the standard declaration, you will be required to complete a medical questionnaire .

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US Powerboat Training offers the nation’s best and most comprehensive on-the-water training and education courses for recreational boaters. Our hands-on courses are taught by Certified Powerboat Instructors who empower students with the skills and confidence they need to get more out of their boating experience and become safer powerboat operators. US Powerboat Training’s courses are offered through approved schools, community programs, clubs, and marinas.

US Powerboat Training is an affiliate of  US Sailing , a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing in the United States. US Sailing works to achieve this mission through a wide range of programs and events, geared towards providing an equal level playing field for all sailors. US Sailing sets the course enabling sailors to enjoy the sport for a lifetime.

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Our mission aligns closely with the strategic objectives of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Division. We aim to support them in their mission to make America’s water ways safer for all and to minimize property damage, personal injury and loss of life by creating a new generation of educated and experienced recreational boaters.

US Powerboat Training’s philosophy is that there is no substitute for practical, hands-on experience. After all, you wouldn’t drive a car without taking driver’s education so consider us your source for Driver’s Education for Boaters.

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RYA Powerboat Instructor Course in Southampton: Course Summary

• Course Duration: 3 days
• Course Cost:  From £75pp
• Course Location:  Saxon Wharf Marina, Southampton, SO14 5QF
• Previous Experienced Required: Yes
• Minimum Age Requirement: 16 years old
• What The Course Includes:  RIB fuel costs, loan of waterproofs, refreshments and more.
• What You Will Learn: Lesson planning, different types of learning styles, structure of lessons, and more.

The RYA Powerboat Instructor Course is the first step on the RYA Powerboat Instructor ladder. Ocean Sports Tuition is now pleased to be able offer these course as our Principal has been appointed as an RYA Powerboat Trainer.

This means you will not only get the best possible Instructor training but an an insight into setting up and operating an RYA Powerboat school.

The RYA Powerboat Instructor Course is 3 days of training and assessment.  The final day is a moderation day, this is assessed by another RYA Powerboat Trainer.  Although day 3 is a moderation day it is still a training day so you will also have the added benefit of two trainers on your moderation day.

Course Schedule

Monday: Skills assessment 0930 – 1700

Tuesday – Thursday: 0900 – 1700

On successful completion of the three day RYA Powerboat Instructor Course students will be able to teach the RYA Powerboat Level 1 and 2 courses at RYA recognised training centres.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

To take part in this course, five years powerboat experience is required, this is reduced to one year if powerboats are an integral part of your full time job. There is a minimum age of 16 year old to undertake this course.

Candidates will also need an  approved  First Aid Course as well have attended an RYA Powerboat Skills Assessment. You will also need to be a member of the RYA. Please  Join the RYA today  if you’re not yet a member.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Students will learn how to impart their current knowledge and skills to their new RYA Powerboat students.  You will learn:  lesson planning, different types of learning styles, structure of lessons, structure of the RYA and where you will fit into the RYA Powerboat scheme, how to set up an RYA Powerboat centre,  as well as having plenty of opportunities to put your new instructor skills into practice on the water and in the classroom.

On successful completion of the course you will be able to teach the RYA Powerboat Level 1 and Level 2 courses, if you hold the RYA Safety Boat Course certificate you will also be able to teach this course. These RYA Powerboat courses can be taught at a RYA recognised centre.

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WHAT DOES THE COURSE COST?

Skills Assessment £75.00* (£150 if booked without booking the instructor course) inc VAT

Powerboat Instructor Course £395.00 inc VAT

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST?

• Mooring fees
• Use of waterproofs
• Tea, coffee, water and cakes! Top of the range 6.8 and 7.8 meter MCA coded Ribcrafts

NEXT STEPS AFTER POWERBOAT INSTRUCTOR COURSE

If you are looking to expand your RYA Powerboat qualifications after completing your Powerboat Instructor Course, you may wish to further your experience with the following RYA powerboat courses:

• RYA / MCA Advanced Powerboat Prep & Exam
• RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor Course

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Course Length

How to teach powerboating.

For the experienced powerboater wanting to pass on their knowledge to others, this is the course for you! The RYA Powerboat Instructor course trains you in the various techniques and teaching methods required to instruct the RYA Powerboat Level 1 and 2 syllabus and is run by an RYA Powerboat Trainer.

Course details

Adults (16+).

Dates Available: 27th February 2024 5th November 2024

This theory and practical-based course involves students practising running a number of sessions to develop personal skills and teaching ability. Focus will be on how to teach the relevant skills and how to debrief students.

Course Pre-requisites

• RYA Powerboat Instructor Pre-Assessment
• Preferable experience in a range of boat types & sizes
• 2 seasons’ powerboating experience or 1 year full time
• Valid First Aid Certificate

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What will i need.

You will receive a kit list prior to attending the course detailing what we recommend you bring. Should you decide to buy any additional clothing or equipment, we are delighted to say that we have partnered with French sports retailer Decathlon to offer our students an exclusive discount on affordable, good quality equipment and clothing. Please click the link below to go through to our exclusive shop.

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The FNPP includes two KLT-40S reactor units. In such reactors, nuclear fuel is not replaced in the same way as in standard NPPs – partial replacement of fuel once every 12-18 months. Instead, once every few years the entire reactor core is replaced with and a full load of fresh fuel.

The KLT-40S reactor cores have a number of advantages compared with standard NPPs. For the first time, a cassette core was used, which made it possible to increase the fuel cycle to 3-3.5 years before refuelling, and also reduce by one and a half times the fuel component in the cost of the electricity produced. The operating experience of the FNPP provided the basis for the design of the new series of nuclear icebreaker reactors (series 22220). Currently, three such icebreakers have been launched.

The Akademik Lomonosov was connected to the power grid in December 2019, and put into commercial operation in May 2020.

Electricity generation from the FNPP at the end of 2023 amounted to 194 GWh. The population of Pevek is just over 4,000 people. However, the plant can potentially provide electricity to a city with a population of up to 100,000. The FNPP solved two problems. Firstly, it replaced the retiring capacities of the Bilibino Nuclear Power Plant, which has been operating since 1974, as well as the Chaunskaya Thermal Power Plant, which is more than 70 years old. It also supplies power to the main mining enterprises located in western Chukotka. In September, a 490 km 110 kilovolt power transmission line was put into operation connecting Pevek and Bilibino.

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Cruising Powerboat Instructor

Course description.

This is a three-day evaluative course for experienced boat operators.  Most of the time will be spent on the water demonstrating and critiquing boathandling maneuvers and demonstrating and discussing teaching techniques applicable to a variety of cruising powerboats 26’ to 52’ long with single screw and/or twin-screws. To accomplish this, each course will have two cruising powerboats: a single-screw, and a twin-screw.

Cruising Powerboat Instructors are expected to perform all practical skills of the Basic Powerboat Cruising and Inshore Powerboat Cruising certifications, and the Night Operation Endorsement to a higher proficiency level than that required for receiving them; and to be able to explain the appropriate knowledge concepts for these certifications.

COURSE FORMAT & LENGTH

This is a 3-day, 30-hour course. Attendance at all course sessions is mandatory. Absence from any portion of the course excludes the instructor candidate from certification.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

• Written resume of any relevant powerboating and teaching experience.
• Experience operating cruising type powerboats and/or power catamarans.
• Current US Sailing Individual, College or Family Membership. Only one instructor is allowed per family membership.
• Current U.S. Coast Guard license. Include Auxiliary Sail Endorsement.
• US Sailing Teaching & Coaching Fundamentals  : Developed in conjunction with the US Olympic Committee (USOC), this course gives the building blocks of good instructional practices for becoming an effective educator on and off the water. A guide on how to complete the course can be  found here  and a few Frequently Asked Questions  are answered here.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The following are required for successful completion of this courses:

• Attendance at all portions of the course.
• Successfully passing all written tests and skill evaluations.
• A positive evaluation by the Instructor Trainer. Demonstrate professional conduct, an open-minded, positive and enthusiastic attitude, appropriate appearance (clothing, footwear and tidiness), participation in discussions, collaboration skills/team player, confidence and ease of manner.

Cruising Powerboat Instructor Certification is not valid unless accompanied by:

• First Aid and CPR Certification: from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or and  U.S. Coast Guard approved provider. Candidates  do not need to complete the CPR/First Aid Training in advance of the Level 1 course, however a certification will NOT be valid unless accompanied by current First Aid and CPR.
• Valid SafeSport Certificate . This program, developed by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, is required training for all Instructors. This requirement is also being put in place for other National Governing Bodies. This free online training course must be completed every 2 years. Instructor certification is not active unless SafeSport training has been completed.

WHAT YOU CAN TEACH WITH THIS CERTIFICATION

Cruising Powerboat Instructors can sign off on Cruising student certifications. Certifications may only be issued through an accredited Cruising Powerboat Schools.

COURSE MATERIALS

• Start Powerboating Right!
• Cruising Powerboat Instructor Manual
• Night Operations Instructor Manual

All course materials are delivered digitally - Access is available here: https://www.ussailing.org/coursebooks/

COURSE FEES

The course registration fee is: $750*. Registration is on a first pay basis. US Sailing will not reserve spots without full payment.

*Please note that an additional boat fee may be charged in some circumstances. This course is underwritten by candidates’ fees and a major subsidy from US Sailing. There is also a provisioning fee that will be charged at the dock.

CANCELLATION & TRANSFER POLICIES

Course fees are nonrefundable but are transferable to another course up to one (1) week prior to the course start date. Course Transfers are not available within the week of the course start. Fees are not transferable to another candidate. The fee for all transfers is $25.00.

To transfer into a different session:

• Log in to your US Sailing account here:  MyUSSailing
• Select the  My Certs and Courses  tab from the options on the left, then click the transfer link.
• Submit Payment details
• Confirm transfer

US Sailing reserves the right to cancel, postpone, abandon or change the venue, date and time of the course should unforeseen circumstances occur or course minimums are not reached. In the event the course is unable to proceed, a course credit will be made available which is good for one (1) year or you may choose a refund.

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The fuel was supplied to the northernmost town of Russia along the Northern Sea Route.

The first in the history of the power plant refueling, that is, the replacement of spent nuclear fuel with fresh one, is planned to begin before 2024. The manufacturer of nuclear fuel for all Russian nuclear icebreakers, as well as the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP, is Machinery Manufacturing Plant, Joint-Stock Company (MSZ JSC), a company of Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL that is based in Elektrostal, Moscow Region.

The FNPP includes two KLT-40S reactors of the icebreaking type. Unlike convenient ground-based large reactors (that require partial replacement of fuel rods once every 12-18 months), in the case of these reactors, the refueling takes place once every few years and includes unloading of the entire reactor core and loading of fresh fuel into the reactor.

The cores of KLT-40 reactors of the Akademik Lomonosov floating power unit have a number of advantages compared to the reference ones: a cassette core was used for the first time in the history of the unit, which made it possible to increase the fuel energy resource to 3-3.5 years between refuelings, and also reduce the fuel component of the electricity cost by one and a half times. The FNPP operating experience formed the basis for the designs of reactors for nuclear icebreakers of the newest series 22220. Three such icebreakers have been launched by now.

For the first time the power units of the Akademik Lomonosov floating nuclear power plant were connected to the grid in December 2019, and put into commercial operation in May 2020. The supply of nuclear fuel from Elektrostal to Pevek and its loading into the second reactor is planned for 2024. The total power of the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP, supplied to the coastal grid of Pevek without thermal energy consumption on shore, is about 76 MW, being about 44 MW in the maximum thermal power supply mode. The FNPP generated 194 million kWh according to the results of 2023. The population of Pevek is just a little more than 4 thousand, while the FNPP has a potential for supplying electricity to a city with a population of up to 100 thousand people. After the FNPP commissioning two goals were achieved. These include first of all the replacement of the retiring capacities of the Bilibino NPP, which has been operating since 1974, as well as the Chaunskaya TPP, which has already been operating for more than 70 years. Secondly, energy is supplied to the main mining companies in western Chukotka in the Chaun-Bilibino energy hub a large ore and metal cluster, including gold mining companies and projects related to the development of the Baimsk ore zone. In September 2023, a 110 kilovolt power transmission line with a length of 490 kilometers was put into operation, connecting the towns of Pevek and Bilibino. The line increased the reliability of energy supply from the FNPP to both Bilibino consumers and mining companies, the largest of which is the Baimsky GOK. The comprehensive development of the Russian Arctic is a national strategic priority. To increase the NSR traffic is of paramount importance for accomplishment of the tasks set in the field of cargo shipping. This logistics corridor is being developed due regular freight voyages, construction of new nuclear-powered icebreakers and modernization of the relevant infrastructure. Rosatom companies are actively involved in this work. Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL (Rosatom Fuel Division) includes companies fabricating nuclear fuel, converting and enriching uranium, manufacturing gas centrifuges, conducting researches and producing designs. As the only nuclear fuel supplier to Russian NPPs, TVEL supplies fuel for a total of 75 power reactors in 15 countries, for research reactors in nine countries, as well as for propulsion reactors of the Russian nuclear fleet. Every sixth power reactor in the world runs on TVEL fuel. Rosatom Fuel Division is the world’s largest producer of enriched uranium and the leader on the global stable isotope market. The Fuel Division is actively developing new businesses in chemistry, metallurgy, energy storage technologies, 3D printing, digital products, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. TVEL also includes Rosatom integrators for additive technologies and electricity storage systems. Rosenergoatom, Joint-Stock Company is part of Rosatom Electric Power Division and one of the largest companies in the industry acting as an operator of nuclear power plants. It includes, as its branches, 11 operating NPPs, including the FNPP, the Scientific and Technical Center for Emergency Operations at NPPs, Design and Engineering as well as Technological companies. In total, 37 power units with a total installed capacity of over 29.5 GW are in operation at 11 nuclear power plants in Russia. Machinery Manufacturing Plant, Joint-Stock Company (MSZ JSC, Elektrostal) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fuel for nuclear power plants. The company produces fuel assemblies for VVER-440, VVER-1000, RBMK-1000, BN-600,800, VK-50, EGP-6; powders and fuel pellets intended for supply to foreign customers. It also produces nuclear fuel for research reactors. The plant belongs to the TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom.

Rosatom obtained a license for the first land-based SMR in Russia

On April 21, Rosenergoatom obtained a license issued by Rostekhnadzor to construct the Yakutsk land-based SMR in the Ust-Yansky District of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

ROSATOM and FEDC agree to cooperate in the construction of Russia's first onshore SNPP

ROSATOM and FEDC have signed a cooperation agreement to build Russia's first onshore SNPP in Yakutia.

Rosatom develops nuclear fuel for modernized floating power units

Rosatom has completed the development of nuclear fuel for the RITM-200S small modular reactor designed for the upgraded floating power units.

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