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RYA Intermediate Powerboat Level 3

Rya intermediate powerboat level 3 in southampton: course summary.

• Course Duration:  2 days
• Course Cost:  From £325pp
• Course Location:  Saxon Wharf Marina, Southampton, SO14 5QF
• Previous Experienced Required: Yes
• Minimum Age Requirement: 16 years old
• What The Course Includes:  RIB fuel costs, loan of Gore-Tex waterproofs, RYA Intermediate Power Boat Level 3 certificate, parking and more.
• What You Will Learn: Chart work, tides, compass rose, weather, position fixing, navigation by GPS, pile moorings, manoeuvring in locks, and more.

If you have completed your Level 2 course and now want to develop your skills, qualifications and boating knowledge to venture into unfamiliar waters, the RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course, is your ideal next step.

The RYA Intermediate Powerboat course is for those boaters who want to embark upon longer coastal passages by day to broaden and expand upon their RYA Powerboat Level 2 knowledge.

Please note that this is a mandatory requirement for anyone looking to complete the  RYA Advanced Powerboat  qualification.

Guiding you through our RYA Power Boat Level 3 Southampton course, are our highly experienced RYA instructors who deliver high impact, high quality teaching either on a small group or individual basis.

Located in the heart of Southampton, this 2-day powerboat course is perfect for those located in Hampshire, on the South Coast or even in London. It is designed to take already competent powerboaters to the next level.

With a curated list of recommended accommodations to suit all tastes and budgets, the Ocean Sports Tuition team is more than happy to find you a place to stay for the duration of your visit. For more information about where we are located, call  02381 242159  or email  [email protected] .

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Unlike the Level 1 and 2 qualifications, the Intermediate Powerboat course requires previous powerboat experience. You may have completed the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course, or you may have an equivalent level of experience.

Many of our students also find that some of the theory courses help them to better understand some of the more technical elements of the course. If you have completed the RYA VHF, RYA First Aid or RYA Day Skipper theory course, you will find that you are able to put into practice some of the information that you have learned on the Intermediate Powerboat course.

Due to the more technical nature of this course compared to others, we have set a minimum age for students on the Intermediate Powerboat course of 16 years old.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The RYA Intermediate Powerboat course will give you the opportunity to plan a cruise by daytime. You will have the opportunity to participate in two cruises – one by traditional methods of navigation and the other by GPS.

During this course you will have the opportunity to develop your existing safety and boat handling to the standard required for longer passages in more complex scenarios.

OUTLINE COURSE CONTENT

Subjects covered will include chart work, tides, compass rose, weather, position fixing, navigation by GPS, methods of navigation at high speed, pile moorings, manoeuvring in locks, and a range of man overboard methods.

As some of the most highly commended power boat courses in the UK, the RYA powerboat courses practice techniques, manoeuvres and best practices to keep you safe.

For further information on the topics covered, take a look at the  Intermediate Powerboat course syllabus .

WHAT DOES THE COURSE COST?

This course is £325.00 per person for two days of training with a qualified RYA instructor. Due to the size of our RIBs, all our courses take place in small groups, with a maximum group size of 3. Alternatively, to ensure that you get the maximum amount of time to practice and learn, we can run this course on a one to one basis at a cost of £810 plus VAT.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST?

• Mooring Fees
• Loan of Gore-Tex Waterproofs
• Use of our modern MCA inspected 6.8 metre Rib (Ribcraft)
• Rib fuel costs
• Expert tuition from your RYA MCA Advanced Powerboat Instructor
• RYA Intermediate Power Boat Level 3 certificate
• on site parking available 
• Free refreshments including Tea and Coffee

When you book onto this two-day course with Ocean Sports Tuition, we will ensure that you are provided with all of the relevant equipment to give you the best experience possible.

NEXT STEPS AFTER INTERMEDIATE POWERBOAT LEVEL 3 COURSE

If you are looking to expand your RYA Powerboat qualifications after completing your Intermediate Powerboat Level 3, you may wish to further your experience with the following RYA powerboat courses:

• RYA Advanced Powerboat Course
• RYA / MCA Advanced Powerboat Prep & Exam

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We can also deliver this powerboat course with an RYA instructor on your own boat.  For further information, please contact us on  02381 242159  or email  [email protected] .

Book Your Intermediate Powerboat (Powerboat Level 3) Course Here

Book online below, or call on 023 81 242159 .

If there are no courses listed below, please email us to enquire about availability:  [email protected].

Our RYA Level 3 Powerboat training is run at our RYA training centre in Southampton and out on the Solent. To book your RYA Powerboat Intermediate in Southampton, call 02381 242 159 or email [email protected] .

Our RYA Intermediate Powerboat Solent courses have a minimum age limit of 16 years old.

RYA Intermediate Powerboat Southampton course costs £325.00 per person with Ocean Sports.

Yes. As it is an advanced course, it is essential that you have already achieved your Level 2 qualification, before undertaking the Level 3 Intermediate Power Boat course.

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RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course In Southampton From £249

RYA Powerboat Intermediate Level 3 Course Summary

Course Duration:  2 days - 9am to 5pm approx both days Course Cost:  From £249 Course Location:   Shamrock Quay, Southampton Joining Instructions:  Download here Recommended Reading:  RYA Start Powerboating G48 ebook (Not Included) Course Prerequisite & Age:  16+ Unaccompanied What's In The Course?  Gain further knowledge and experience to undertake longer passages in coastal Waters.  Introduce additional ways of navigating at sea, using both paper and electronic methods.  In addition you will operate our vessel in potentially unfamiliar waters, to highlight the importance of planning and the use of various publications to complete successful pilotage & passage.

Our fully inclusive  RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course,  sometimes referred to as the  Powerboat Level 3, Intermediate Course,  costs from just £249 per person for this 2 day practical course.  We always include everything you need to complete this course, which includes one of our highly experienced RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor, one of our 7.2m rib, fuel, waterproofs, lifejackets and the use of our classrooms, for your preparation of passage and pilotage plans for your nominated journey.

This is a follow course from the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course.  Having gained some experience and applied the skills and drills learnt during the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course, the RYA Intermediate course will take you further afield and prepare you for slightly longer passages.  

With a better understanding of the various factors, such as weather, tides, pilotage in less familiar areas, you will be able to better plan your passages safely to ensure you gain the most from your boating adventures.

RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course Exploring The Solent

Our Southampton Marina classrooms overlook our training fleet of many XS Ribs & Redbay rigid inflatable boats. We usually use a larger rib for the Intermediate course, as owning a range boats, allows us to be more flexible. We tend to use our 7.2m 200hp ribs for the Intermediate Coastal course, which gives students the opportunity to gain experience in a larger and more powerful craft.

Following on from the  Level 2 Powerboat Course , we run longer passages, meaning our preparation and navigational skills need to be to a higher level than that of the Powerboat Level 2. We will enhance your navigation knowledge and improve on those skills gained in both the classroom and on the water, then allow you to put them into practice on longer passage within the Solent area.

RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course

The  RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course  will allow you to bareboat charter from a number of rib charter companies, as it proves you have spent more time on the water and undergone additional tuition above that of a powerboat level 2 student.

So a summary, what's included:-

RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor

One of our 7.2m XS Ribs training boat, including all fuel used

Waterproof gear and lifejacket

Classroom with charts, books, tea & coffee

RYA course completion certificate

Previous Experience Required:

Boat handling should be to the standard of at least that of a Level 2 Powerboat Handling course, with Coastal experience on a planning boat. Your skills & knowledge must be to the powerboat level 2 standard or beyond. Although not a course requirement, we strongly recommend the completion of the RYA Essential Navigation online theory course, to help brush up on your navigation and seamanship and also to ensure you gain the most from the additional information taught on the Intermediate course. It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a recognised First Aid Certificate and a VHF/SRC Operators Certificate. Minimum student age is  16 years old.

If you have not boated for a while or have no previous Coastal Powerboating experience we strongly recommend completing your powerboat level 2 first or why not try one of our  Powerboat Refresher  events to brush up on those skills and to experience boating on open and tidal waters. 

RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course Syllabus

Aim:  To teach powerboating up to the standard required to complete a short coastal passage by day. 

The intermediate course syllabus below is aimed at confirmation of powerboat level 2 skills and taking certain areas to the next level.      Theory - Planning a day cruise        Navigation:

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Us powerboating basic powerboat & cruising certification, us powerboating inshore power cruising certification and night operation endorsement.

With coaching from a powerboat expert you will move through the skills required for certification and build confidence operating a 29-40′ twinscrew powerboat in light to moderate conditions.

The course includes both hands-on instruction and theory to expand your seamanship knowledge and practical boat handling skills. Course topics include boat systems, engine and helm controls, docking and close quarter maneuvering, boat control in open water, anchoring, emergency procedures, VHF radio operation, charts and aids to navigation. This course is approved by NASBLA and US Powerboating. Students who successfully pass the written test and successfully complete the knowledge and skill requirements (see Certification Standards book) will receive a US Powerboating Basic Powerboat Operation and Cruising Certification and be eligible to apply for the California Boater Card. Course materials along with pre-course homework will be mailed to students ahead of time to allow you ample time to prepare for your class.

• Introduction to Powerboats or equivalent experience.
• Students must be 16 years of age or older
• Able to swim 50 yards.
• US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Part 1 recommended
• Min 2- Max 4 students.
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Learn passage making, piloting and night operation”

This course is for experienced powerboaters seeking an overnight cruising and live aboard experience, and an Inshore Powerboat Cruising Certification.

The course will focus on the skills, knowledge and equipment needed to safely operate a cruising powerboat on a multiday, near coastal passage by day and night in unfamiliar waters.  Course topics include boat preparation, boat handling, close quarter maneuvers, navigation, provisioning, cruise planning and float plans, docking, anchoring, windlass use, picking up a mooring and crew overboard.

Your class begins with an introduction to vessel systems and equipment aboard prior to a short evening shake-down cruise.  Over the next two days you will gain valuable experience in planning voyages, explore various anchoring, mooring and docking techniques, and dealing with situations arising underway.  The course will revolve around destinations on either side of the San Pedro Channel such as LA/Long Beach Harbor, Dana Point, Newport Beach, Santa Catalina Island and Huntington Harbor.

A passing grade on both the written and practical test is required for certification.  Tests will be administered underway.  Course materials and pre-course homework will be available ahead of time to allow you ample time to prepare for your class.

Your course fee includes fuel, most study materials and certification.  A basic provisioning budget will be provided.  Navigation tools and charts, transportation, hotel and meals ashore are not included.

• Ability to swim 50 yards
• US Powerboating Basic Powerboat Cruising Certification
• Three or more days underway on a 30’ or longer powerboat.
• Coastal Navigation 1  strongly recommended for all students
• Min 2- Max 4 students

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Why choose sail & power boat training.

Our Rib is a 6-metre Humber with a new Mercury 115 hp engine and Garmin plotter. She is coded and an excellent sea vessel.

Being in the heart of Lowestoft and right by the busy marine and port entrance there are ample practical teaching opportunities

INSTRUCTOR – STUDENT RATIO Either 2:1 or 3:1.

What’s included

• You will be coached over the full RYA course syllabus
• Tea and coffee plus yummy biscuits
• RYA Start powerboating book
• SPBT note book
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• All mooring fees, safety equipment and fuel

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Course Price £310 Per Person

This is the most popular course that we teach. This course suits those new to boating who want to develop the base skills as well as those who have boated for a while but who want to ensure they are approaching their boating the right way.

Course DURATION 2 days from 9am to 5pm.

INSTRUCTOR – STUDENT RATIO Maxiumum 3 students to 1 Instructor. You often will find that you learn as much from watching another student execute a manoeuvre as you do from doing it yourself.

MINIMUM AGE We are generally happy for a child over 12 to attend a course with their parent/guardian on our boats at any time – please call to discuss. Children over 16 can attend a normal course at any time but we must have the parent/guardian’s specific permission – please call to discuss. If you want a child of under 16 to attend on their own then they must attend one of our dedicated Children’s Courses.

COURSE DATES We run these courses throughout the year on weekdays and weekends. However if you are a commercial or government organisation or a group of people, then we can organise a course to suit you.

NOTE: course requires minimum numbers to run, if these are not met the course will be rescheduled and we will either move you to another course or refund you.

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Course Price £330 Per Person

Also known as the Powerboat Day Cruising Course the course is aimed at those who have boated a season or more, probably already have Level 2 and want to learn more about coastal cruising. It focuses on navigation  and passage planning.

INSTRUCTOR TO STUDENT RATIO Maxiumum 3 students to 1 Instructor. You often will find that you learn as much from watching another student execute a manoeuvre as you do from doing it yourself.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Candidates should be competent to the standard of Level 2 (including the coastal endorsement). Whilst the course does include time on developing your boat handling we will not have time to develop basic techniques. It is recommended that attendees acquire a First Aid certificate and VHF Operators Certificate either before or after attending the course.

MINIMUM AGE 16. Children over 16 (and under 18) can attend a normal course at any time but we must have the parent/guardian’s specific permission  – please call to discuss.

COURSE DATES We run Intermediate courses on our boats at least every month but for groups of 2 or 3 we are always happy to schedule dates to suit your diary. If you are a commercial or government organisation, then we can organise a course to suit you.

Course Price £340 Per Person

Aimed at experienced leisure boaters and those seeking to work commercially. The Advanced Course can be followed by the Advanced Examination. This course addresses areas such as night navigation, rough water handling and search patterns – a great course!

COURSE DURATION 2 days. We start at 9am on day one and will finish about 3 – 4 hours after it gets dark. On day two we start at 10am and typically finish between 4 and 5pm.

INSTRUCTOR – STUDENT RATIO 3 students to 1 Instructor. You often will find that you learn as much from watching another student execute a manoeuvre as you do from doing it yourself.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE The course assumes you can handle a powerboat very well as it is about developing your skills rather than starting them! It also assumes you understand navigation to the level of Yachtmaster/Coastal Skipper Theory (although you don’t actually need the qualification). We would always suggest that we have a chat with you about your experience before you book the course to ensure that this is the best course for you

MINIMUM AGE 17

COURSE DATES We run Advanced courses on our boats at least every two months but for groups of 2 or 3 we are always happy to schedule dates to suit your diary. If you are a commercial or government organisation, then we can organise a course to suit you.

RYA CoC exam for Power Boats

What training and preparation should I undertake before taking the exam

2 Year relevant experience, including night pilotage. Ideally around 30 days, 2 days as skipper. 800 miles and 12-night hours. If you hold and RYA advance Power Boat course completion certificate the sea time is reduced to 20 days, 2 days as skipper, 400 miles and 12-night hours. Your theory knowledge should be at Yachtmaster theory level.

This will vary from person to person, but it is easy to underestimate the level that you need to be at for the Advanced Examination. The common mistake to make is to assume that because you have taken the Advanced Powerboat Course that you are at the right level. The Advanced Powerboat Course is a good work-up to the exam and certainly most people should undertake it. However, by way of example the Advanced Course may introduce you to night navigation whereas the exam requires you to demonstrate a high degree of competence at night way above the level you would have been at if the Advanced Course was your first trip out at night. In short, the advanced course introduces techniques and methods whilst the exam tests that using those techniques and methods is second nature to you. This will only be the case if you have invested plenty of time practicing the methods and actually put them into practice on real passages. 

Make sure that ahead of the exam that you ensure that your theory is fully up to scratch (you need to be at the level of RYA Yachtmaster Theory) and put time in ensuring your close quarter boat handling is very good in any conditions. You should be able to put a RIB into almost any marina berth the examiner chooses either bow or stern first in any conditions. Practicing the various pilotage techniques, you will use day and night to ensure you are totally happy with their use is of course essential. 

The examiner has to judge whether to recommend that you are capable of being responsible for 12 passengers, so he/she has to be sure that you have the necessary skills.

Charter of RIB for examination cost varies according to number of examinees. One person £210, Two persons £120 per head, Three persons £80 per head plus the RYA exam fee.

Aimed at those already working as a tender driver transferring guests/passengers in sectors such as the superyacht world or in other environments where you may need to transfer guests and passengers.

COURSE DURATION

2 days. We start at 9am on day one and will finish about 2 – 3 hours after it gets dark. On day two we start at 10am and typically finish between 4 and 5pm.

INSTRUCTOR – STUDENT RATIO

3 students to 1 Instructor. You will often find that you learn as much from watching another student execute a manoeuvre as you do from doing it yourself.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

The entry requirement for this course is RYA Powerboat Level 2 course with the strong recommendation that attendees already possess the RYA VHF Short Range Radio Certificate and the RYA or STCW95 one day First Aid qualification.

Course Price £180 Per Person

If you are looking to use your own boat or hire a boat, which is up to 10m in length, especially when abroad, then it is almost certain you will need to hold the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

There are no prerequisites or formal qualifications required for you to take an ICC assessment but it is recommended that you have the experience up to Day Skipper level.

If you already have an appropriate RYA qualification you will be able to apply for the ICC directly without the need for an assessment. Being a powerboat school we can teach you on a Rib or your powerboat.

If you want to learn on a cruising vessel over 10 meters then we can arrange that for you too.

  The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) or Boat License as it’s often referred to can be issued to:  UK Nationals  UK Residents 

Other Countries that have accepted Resolution 40 can also apply for an ICC here in the UK, please follow the link below and go to section 2 of the application form to see if you are eligible: 

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RYA Powerboat Advanced Professional Qualifications

RYA powerboat courses are primarily for those using small powered craft such as RIBs, dories and sportsboats that don't generally undertake long or offshore passages.

The types of commercial craft requiring this level of certification are typically: charter fishing boats, small passenger launches, thrill ride operators, harbour patrol launches, construction site safety boats etc. If you will be using larger boats with accommodation and the capacity to cruise or work further offshore you are likely to need a certificate within the motor cruising programme such as Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore. There are two types of Advanced certificate:

a)  A course completion certificate awarded by a training centre on successful completion of a two-day training course

b) A certificate of competence awarded by the RYA/MCA on successful completion of an exam

If you need a Powerboat Advanced certificate 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. You can then work on commercial vessels up to 24m in length, operating in category 3, 4, 5 and 6 waters - that is up to 20 miles from a safe haven. Please note: it is only possible to commercially endorse an RYA/MCA Powerboat Advanced Certificate of Competence (option b above). The only exception to this is if you were awarded a course completion certificate (option a above) prior to 1 January 2005, in which case you may obtain a commercial endorsement without having to pass the exam.

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course 307

This RYA Accredited 2 day classroom theory and hands on practical training program is perfect for individuals interested in improving their hands-on powerboat and tender operating skills. This course is great for beginners or seasoned tender operators! The practical portion of the course utilizes MPT’s powerboat and tender fleet up to 8 meters.

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The class is very practical--wish it were longer! Rachelle, Saturday May 2022 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Great class. Nice boat and very informative instructor. Pedro, Friday February 2022 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Keep up all the good work. It’s much appreciated. Zoe, Friday August 2021 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Great Instructor! Very professional and knowledgeable, thank you. David, Friday January 2021 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Very well done !!!! Very happy to be here with you !!!! Tnks!!! Cruz, Wednesday January 2014 RYA Powerboat Level 2

This was an amazing course. Would recommend it to anybody Eric, Friday May 2013 RYA Powerboat Level 2

PBLII was a good course. Jeff was very patient during the on-water-training, and overall good instructor. Jennifer, Wednesday April 2013 RYA Powerboat Level 2

you guys are great! Zachary, Thursday July 2012 RYA Powerboat Level 2

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RYA Powerboat level II

The essential building block to a crew members boat handling ability.

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Find a Power Boat Level II Training Provider

The Power Boat Level II is an essential course for deck crew working in the superyacht industry. It is also advisable for steward/stewardesses, and engineers to hold a powerboat license. This two-day entry-level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat in a safe and effective manner. The powerboat level II is a requirement for crew wishing to drive a superyacht tender up to 10m.

Course Breakdown

The majority of the course is practical with a short theory classroom session. The theory learning will continue during the practical training and assessment. The powerboat level II usually takes two days to complete, weather permitting. The topics covered are as follows:

• Execution of class theory
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• Man overboard procedure
• Engine checks
• High-speed handling
• Collision regulations
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• Basic chart work and navigation
• Briefing and practical overview

Powerboat Level 2 Certificate Outcome:

Apart from providing a strong base upon which powerboat handling skills can be built, the powerboat level 2 course is the basis for the ICC (International certificate of competence). A commercially endorsed power boat level II certificate can be used to transport guests and passengers, in tenders up to 10m in length.

The RYA Powerboat level II certificate does not have an expiry date.

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Course calendars, us sailing offers a variety of courses at both the student and instructor level. to view dates and locations and register for an instructor or counselor course please find the desired course on the appropriate calendar as listed below..

US Sailing does not provide student level instruction directly, but rather relies on the nationwide network of  Certified instructors and coaches that work at community sailing programs, yacht clubs and commercial centers. Please look at the Where to Sail database to find a location near you if you are seeking to begin sailing. If you are looking for a student level Powerboat course, please visit USPowerboating.com .

US Sailing adult-level membership is required for registration in all instructor/counselor courses except Sailing Counselor.  You must use your individual membership to register, not your organizations. Course fees are not refundable except in situations when a course is cancelled due to under-enrollment.

If you have any questions regarding course requirements, eligibility or registration, please contact [email protected] or 401.342.7900

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For information about the Small Boat Level 1 Instructor Course in-person sessions, click the box below.   Online course completion is mandatory prior to attending an in-person session. Small Boat Level 1 Instructor Course in-Person Session information  

Sailing Counselor

Small boat level 1 online, certification requires completion of both the online session and in-person evaluation. complete this online session of the course before attending the in-person evaluation.

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Small Boat Level 1 in Person Evaluation

***PLEASE NOTE***

You must complete the online section of Level 1 before you are eligible to attend an in-person section.

Course contacts and Instructor Trainers do not have the ability to add additional spaces to a full course. If you are interested in attending a course it's at capacity, please add you name to the waitlist and you will be notified if a space becomes available.

Small Boat Level 2

Small boat level 3 coach, small boat level 3 head instructor, adaptive sailing instructor, performance keelboat instructor, basic keelboat or cruising instructor, safety at sea seminars, safe powerboat handling instructor, ***attendance at this course requires completion of a safe powerboat handling student level course first.***, basic & advanced race officer seminars.

• The Race Management seminars below are listed in chronological order.
• For more information about the offering, please click Enroll Now.
• For information about scheduling a seminar, please visit Organize a Seminar .
• For further assistance, please contact your Area Race Officer or the Race Administration office .

FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS : Attendance at a seminar and successful completion of the online test alone do not lead to certification. If you are interested in becoming a Race Officer, please review our Certification Program for the complete list of requirements. With the assistance of your Area Race Officer, you will be guided through the certification process. Thank you for  your interest in and support of racing.

Judge Seminars

• The Judge seminars below are listed in chronological order.
• For more information about the offering, please click "Enroll Now" on the calendar below.
• For further assistance, please contact your Regional Administrative Judge (RAJ) or the Race Administration office.

FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS:

Attendance at a seminar and successful completion of the online test alone do not lead to certification. If you are interested in becoming a Judge, please review our Judge Certification Programs  for the complete list of requirements. With the assistance of your RAJ, you will be guided through the certification process.

Umpire Seminars

Umpires apply the Rules to situations on the water at team and match racing events. The Umpire seminars below are listed in chronological order. For more information about the offering, please click Enroll Now .

For information about scheduling a seminar, visit Host a Seminar .

For further assistance, please contact the Chair of the Umpires Committee or the Race Administration office.

Risk Strategies - Gowrie Group

• Junior Sailing Safety Guide

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DJT had a good first day: Trump's Truth Social media stock price saw rapid rise

Buoyed by legions of avid supporters, Donald Trump made a bubbly debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange Tuesday.

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group soared like helium from the opening bell and maintained most of those gains until late in the trading day when a selloff brought Trump's namesake social media company closer to earth with a closing market value of nearly $8 billion, on par with ride-hailing company Lyft and online marketplace Etsy.

It was also an epic trading day for Trump , the presumptive GOP presidential nominee and Trump Media's largest shareholder. Shares rose as high as $79.38 before flagging at the end of trade to close at $57.99, close to their low of the day.

His 60% stake in Truth Social’s parent company, which now trades under the ticker DJT, is worth about $4.5 billion on paper. And, if the stock price stays above $17.50 per share for an extended period, tens of millions of additional shares would be issued, most of them to Trump.

Enthusiasm in the MAGA ranks was undercut by the more sober assessment of stock market observers. They say Trump Media’s valuation is divorced from the business realities it faces.

Its flagship product Truth Social, Trump’s bullhorn of choice, is a minor player in a social media landscape dominated by megacorporations like Facebook owner Meta. Trump Media, on the other hand, has racked up tens of millions of dollars in losses and generated sparse sales. And it has struggled to attract advertisers and users since its launch in 2021.

It owes its success to Trump, who is one of Truth Social's most prolific users and has among the most followers on the platform with nearly 6.8 million. Trump has 34 million followers on Facebook, 24 million on Instagram and more than 87 million on X.

"It's hard to come up with any reasonable metrics that would get you to this valuation," Derek Horstmeyer, a finance professor at George Mason University in Virginia, told USA TODAY.

The one-day pop was typical of so-called meme stocks in recent years, like video-game retailer GameStop.Trump supporters banded together on social media to lift the stock even before it completed the merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC , that was already listed on the Nasdaq.

The difference here may be that the former president's fans may continue to lift − rather than dump − the stock.

Trading was exceptionally heavy, according to University of Florida finance professor Jay Ritter. The number of shares available to trade – called the public float – is about 28 million. But more than 52 million shares traded Tuesday. In fact, trading was so intense that Nasdaq temporarily halted it following the opening bell. Typically, trading in most stocks is less than 1% a day.

“Clearly a lot of the buyers and holders are people who are buying it for ideological reasons and plan on holding it for a while,” Ritter said.

That’s not so different from the online traders, mom-and-pop investors, small brokers and others who organized on social media platform Reddit to drive up the price of GameStop and face down hedge funds that were betting against the company and shorting the stock.

“In that regard, GameStop investors were doing it for ideological reasons, too,” Ritter said. “But after the stock price went up, they then sold and the stock price collapsed.”

Nobody knows when the Trump Media bubble will burst, he said. Just because you are a Trump supporter doesn’t mean you will hold it forever, Ritter said.

“In the short run, anything can happen,” he said. “But in the long run, I am highly confident there is going to be a huge percentage decline.”

How much is Truth Social worth?

Those Trump Media shares have handed Trump a crucial lifeline in posting bond as he appeals the civil fraud judgment against him.

A New York appeals court gave Trump 10 more days to post his bond and slashed the amount to $175 million. Trump has been struggling under the weight of not just the $454 million civil fraud judgment, but also an $83.3 million defamation trial loss to advice columnist E. Jean Carroll.

Trump's gains are all on paper for the time being. He would need Trump Media’s seven-person board to lift a restriction that prevents Trump and other insiders from selling shares or using them as collateral for a bond for the next six months.

The board, which is stacked with allies including his son, Donald Trump Jr., and three former members of his administration, could also hold a secondary offering that would allow Trump to cash out some of his stake in coming months.

What is Trump’s net worth?

Truth Social going public means a massive boost to Trump’s net worth, at least on paper. 

His shares in Trump Media and the reduction in the bond that Trump must post in a New York civil fraud lawsuit increased his net worth by more than $4 billion Monday, catapulting him into the world’s wealthiest 500 people on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index for the first time.

Why is Truth Social’s ticker DJT?

Research shows that familiar names, such as a former president’s initials, can help a company’s stock performance. 

One 2006 study by Princeton University psychologists found that stocks with tickers that are easier to pronounce tend to perform better in the first few days of trading. Another study from Pomona College in 2019 verified earlier research that found clever tickers tend to perform better, partly because they are more memorable to investors.

What is Digital World Acquisition?

Digital World is a SPAC, also known as a blank check company . These publicly traded shell companies exist to acquire or merge with private companies and take them public.

Truth Social’s merger with Digital World was first announced in 2021 when the number of companies going public via SPACs surged. The investment vehicles have since faced criticism for being bad deals for retail investors.

Why did Trump launch Truth Social?

Truth Social was founded after Trump was booted from major social media platforms following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. 

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Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor

Course description.

An intensive 3-day course for advanced powerboat operators who will operate boats 26 feet and under, instructor candidates will learn the fundamentals of on-the-water instruction. Candidates must successfully demonstrate superior presentation, teaching, and powerboat operation skills in order to complete this course.

On-the-Water Skills and Classroom Topics

COURSE FORMAT & LENGTH

This is a 3-day, 30-hour course. Attendance at all course sessions is mandatory. Absence from any portion of the course excludes the instructor candidate from certification.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

• ***If the Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling course is taken candidates must also have a c urrent NASBLA   Safe Boating Certification , current USCG full, limited Master’s, or OUPV license.
• Meet the minimum age . All candidates must have reached their 18th birthday within the calendar year that the course is being held in.
• Current US Sailing Individual, College or Family Membership Youth membership is not applicable, and only one instructor is allowed per family membership.
• Ability to swim 50 yards both with and without life jacket.
• Ability to exhibit appropriate personal and interpersonal skills.
• Teaching and Coaching Fundamentals Online (TCFO) . This approximately 90-minute online course is $10.00 (Registration is independent of the instructor course registrations). A guide on how to complete the course can be found here  and a few Frequently Asked Questions  are answered here. Candidates who have not completed TCFO will not be allowed to participate in the course.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• First Aid and CPR Certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or and  U.S. Coast Guard approved provider. Candidates do not need to complete the CPR/First Aid Training in advance of the Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor course. However, a certification will NOT be valid unless accompanied by current First Aid and CPR.
• Valid SafeSport Certificate . This program, developed by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, is required training for all Instructors. This requirement is also being put in place for other National Governing Bodies. This free online training course must be completed every 2 years. Instructor certification is not active unless SafeSport training has been completed.
• Enter your US Sailing member number. I f you need to find it click here.
• Complete all the modules.You DO NOT have to complete it all at once.
• The course allows you to log in and out without losing your progress.

TAKE THE SAFESPORT TRAINING

WHAT YOU CAN TEACH WITH THIS CERTIFICATION

Accelerated and Safe Powerboat Handling courses. To issue state-specific certificates may require registering with the specific state as well.

COURSE MATERIALS

Course materials provided as part of registration include Start Poweboating Right! and the Safe Powerboat Instructor Manual. All course materials are delivered digitally, but are available for purchase in a print format during the registration process.

COURSE FEES

$425.00 per candidate. Registration is on a first pay basis. US Sailing/US Powerboating will not reserve spots without full payment. Please remember that US Sailing membership is required for all instructor courses.

CANCELLATION & TRANSFER POLICIES

Course fees are non-refundable but are transferable to another course up to 1 week prior to the course start date.  Course Transfers are not available within the week of the course start. Fees are not transferable to another candidate. The fee for all transfers is $25.00.

To transfer into a different session:

• Log in to your US Sailing account here: MyUSSailing
• Select the My Certs and Courses tab from the options on the left, then click the transfer link.
• Submit Payment details
• Confirm transfer

US Sailing reserves the right to cancel, postpone, abandon or change the venue, date and time of the course should unforeseen circumstances occur or course minimums are not reached. In the event the course is unable to proceed, a course credit will be made available which is good for one (1) year or you may choose a refund.

To enroll in an Instructor Course, please select "Enroll Now" under the desired offering. Interested in hosting an Instructor Course? Please fill out the online " Host a Course Form ."

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