SBT Advanced Powerboat COC Prep
- Students must hold an RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate OR RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachmaster Motor Practical Certificate
- Knowledge to the level of RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory
- This will ensure that you are better placed for the exam preparation we will provide you.
30 days at sea, which may be reduced to 20 days at sea if an RYA Advanced Powerboat course completion certificate is held.
2 days as skipper.
800 miles, which may be reduced to 400 miles if an RYA Advanced Powerboat Course completion certificate is held.
12-night hours. (Additional Night Hours can be sought by separate arrangement. Please call for details).
Certification Required
A GMDSS compliant Marine Radio Operator's Certificate such as the RYA Short Range Certificate or higher.
An RYA First Aid Certificate or another valid first aid certificate, as detailed on the RYA website.
Advanced Powerboat course completion certificate ONLY IF claiming reduced sea time detailed above.
Photographic ID card or document, such as a Passport or Driving License.
Minimum Exam Duration
1 Candidate-4 to 5 Hours
2 Candidates-5 to 6 Hours
3 Candidates-6 to 7 Hours
No more than three candidates can be examined in one session
Minimum Age
Candidates must be 17 years of age or older
The RYA Recommends That Before You Book The Exam Check You:
1. Can provide a suitable boat that meets the requirements for the examination - See RYA Advanced Powerboat Exam
2. Have completed the required mileage and the necessary experience as Skipper
3. Hold a valid VHF Radio Operators License or Short Range Certificate
4. Hold a valid First Aid Certificate
5. Have read the Syllabus in the RYA publication G20
6. Have read and comply with all the pre-requisites above.
Candidates should be familiar with all the equipment on board the vessel being used, as they may be asked to use this during the examination.
If you need your Certificate of Competence in order to work on board a commercial craft subject to the MCA's codes of practice, you will need to get it commercially endorsed.
Details of the Exam Syllabus can be found via the RYA Advanced Powerboat Exam page or via our own page 'Here'
The course cost Does Not include the Examination fee. Exam fees are payable directly to the RYA via their examination booking page. To book and pay for the EXAM ONLY please click here
