Tender Operator
Courses Progression
LVL2
Level 2 Powerboat Handling
TO
Tender Operator
IP
Intermediate Powerboat
ADV
Advanced Powerboat
A must for operators of superyacht tenders !
The RYA Tender Operator course is intended to build on a candidate's powerboating knowledge and skills.
Attendees will gain confidence in their ability to manoeuvre a powerboat more smoothly.The emphasis is on learning important skills in day and night pilotage and passenger carriage and management.
The RYA Tender Operator course is very useful for anyone operating a powerboat day or night with responsibility for carrying passengers.
The course includes plenty of time to practice working with a crew member and operating short-handed. Candidates will practice and become familiar with pilotage for short passages from ship to shore, both day and night.
This course is delivered in English.
Prerequisites
Candidates should be competent to the standard of RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling.
It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a first aid and VHF / SRC operator certificate.
Minimum Age
17
How long ?
3 full days
Where
Off Tzitzifies Marina, Athens
What you’re going to learn
Apart from passenger safety and comfort, day and night pilotage, emergency situations, equipment and vessel types, the course also includes:
- Tender preparation (launching, recovery and safety) and handover procedures (from crew member to crew member)
- Behaviour management and attitude towards passengers and VIPs
- Disabled passengers handling
- Positioning of the crew inside the tender during embarkation, disembarkation and passages
- Legal status of the mother ship and the tender
- Toys and watersports
Student:Instructor Ratio
Maximum 4:1
Examination
There is no examination. Your instructor will be assessing your competence and monitoring your progress throughout the course.
He will provide guidance and ensure that everyone is aware of their strengths and weaknesses.
You at the end of the Course
Upon succesful completion, you will be confident undertaking short ship to shore transfers by day and night.
An RYA Tender Operator certificate will be issued at your instructor's recommendation, who will assess your performance on board.
What it costs
570€+VAT
Included in the price are:
Apart from the boat, the fuel and instructor fees, the price also includes:
- Course material & equipment
- RYA Booklet
- RYA Certificate
Special rates apply for group bookings