Coastal Content Inland
Teaching Coastal Content Inland
Since the removal of the coastal endorsement for Instructor qualifications there has been much talk about how to deliver the coastal elements.
From a practical standpoint this effects Power Boat Instructors more than anyone else, as there are practical elements which need to be delivered even if you are operating inland and some creativity needs to be employed to help make this happen.
Lets remind ourselves of what is in Section C (Coastal Section) see to the right >>>
Baring in mind the 'CAN' sections are the parts which the students must be able to do practically, they need to demonstrate they can use a:
Steering Compass
Hand Bearing compass.
The part about Section A on Coastal Waters no longer applies...
So that's it! At basic level, take 2 compasses out afloat and drive towards a bearing or take a bearing off something distinguishable (such as a water tower), would cover the content!
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Syllabus
Section C : Coastal
Knowledge of:
Byelaws and local regulations
Insurance
Understands:
Can:
Apply Section A on coastal waters
Top Tip! Bing Maps
BingMaps provide free Ordinance Surveys and are really handy for being able to locate key landmarks. Useful to working out a bearing for example
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