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Powerboat ICC revision

Powerboat and ICC preparation for Level 2 background knowledge, safety checks, close-quarters handling concepts, man overboard, anchoring, COLREGs, buoyage, and short passages.

Independent revision aid only. It does not issue an RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate or ICC and does not replace practical powerboat training.

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What this course covers

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1

Powerboat Level 2 and ICC

Free

Practical Level 2 scope, certificate evidence, current UK ICC category mapping, eligibility, application, acceptance, and capability limits.

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2

Safety Prep and Crew Briefing

Free

Build a trip-specific departure decision, verify critical boat states, brief occupants, transfer the helm safely, and reopen the plan when evidence changes.

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3

Launch and Recovery Theory

A state-based launch and recovery plan covering site evidence, road and water control, people, time margin, aborts, and final road security.

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4

Close-Quarters Handling Concepts

Build a boat-specific low-speed control envelope, predict wind and stream effects, and preserve safe crew and abort states.

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5

Planing Speed and Wash

Build a speed-ready state, protect lookout and passengers, and control wake by observed effect.

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6

Man Overboard by Powerboat

A teaching-first person-overboard recovery trace joining continuous sight, crew roles, a reversible approach, propeller separation, fit-for-purpose recovery, escalation and aftercare.

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7

Anchoring, Mooring, and Coming Alongside

Approach planning, fenders, lines, wind and tide, anchoring scope, and securing.

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8

COLREGs and Buoyage for Powerboats

Lookout and safe speed, collision risk, encounter duties, narrow channels, local controls, and Region A buoyage evidence.

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9

Short Passage and Weather

Evidence-led outward and return planning, marine-weather interpretation, verified fuel margins, navigation checks, alternatives, and early change triggers.

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Course scope

Independent revision aid only. It does not issue an RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate or ICC and does not replace practical powerboat training.

How to use the guide

Work through each module lesson, test recall with the module quiz, and use the flashcards until the decision checks feel automatic. The content is written for revision and confidence building before formal training, assessment, or official documentation checks.