The RYA Motor Cruising Scheme
The RYA Motor Cruising scheme gives students the skills to skipper boats up to 24 meters. Here we look at the different courses within the scheme. There are courses to suit all levels of experience and abilities: Beginner courses – The RYA Start Motor cruising is a great introductory one day course…
Preparing for your RYA MCA Advanced Powerboat exam
The RYA MCA Advanced powerboat certificate of competency is the pinnacle of the RYA powerboat scheme, it is the gateway to the world of commercial work on open boats. Candidates that would like to undertake the RYA MCA Advanced powerboat Certificate of Competency exam, must have as a minimum: 30 days at…
Who are the RYA?
Who are the RYA and what do they do? To be exact the Royal Yachting Association (RYA for short) is the national governing body for boating, they are here to promote safe, successful and rewarding British boating. The RYA recognise over 2500 training centres world wide, of which Ocean Sports Tuition is one…
Which RYA powerboat course?
The RYA Powerboating scheme is for people wanting to skipper open boats up to 10 meters in length. Here we are looking at the main RYA Powerboat courses. The RYA also offer two specialist powerboat courses -The RYA Safety boat course and the RYA Tender operators course, more on these to come. The…
Tips for towing a boat
So your new pride and joy sits there on its trailer and your now want to tow it to the coast for your maiden voyage on board. First up you will need to make sure you can legally tow your boat. If you passed your driving test before 1st January…
Trim and Trim Tabs
Trim and trim tabs Using engine trim and trim tabs correctly not only makes your day on the water safe and comfortable, but it will also increase your fuel burn. Trimming the engine works both on and off the plane, the off the plane is fairly simple, as when you…
How do I get an ICC?
Intentional Certificate of Competence is valid for 5 years and is issued by the RYA. It can be gained on completion of an RYA Powerboat level 2 course, practical RYA Day Skipper course or if you feel you have enough experience, a direct ICC assessment which are available through Ocean Sports…
What are the differences between Displacement Hulls, Semi Displacement Hulls and Planing Hulls?
Hull design directly influences a vessel’s performance and capabilities in various water conditions. In this blog, we will shed light on their strengths and weaknesses. Displacement Hull In basic terms, it displaces the same amount of water when stationary or moving. It is supported by buoyancy and they are typically…
What Should I wear on my RYA Powerboat course?
As the sun starts to shine again, its easy to think that spring is here and that we can leave our wet weather gear and winter woolies behind. However waking up to a white garden covered in frost is a reminder that the temperature has not quite reached the summer…
Which RYA Powerboat course should I Take?
Which RYA Powerboat course is right for me? As an RYA Advanced Powerboat centre, we offer the whole range of Powerboat courses. We have a course to suit everyone from complete beginner up to seasoned boater who is looking to undertake their RYA MCA Advanced Powerboat exam. The RYA have a minimum requirement…