Teaching Theory at Powerboat Level 2

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How to find a relevant forecast?
Obtain a marine inshore forecast for the area of operation.
Discuss the important aspects of the forecast i.e. wind strength / direction, visibility, wave height

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Check student understanding: i.e. Q&A session

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Chart Area
Colours
Depth (Chart Datum)
Scale
Symbols (Hazards, Buoyage, Compass Rose Useful items: Fuel, Toilets, Slipways etc)
Latitude & Longitude Lines
Land Marks

Check student understanding: i.e. Q&A session, find symbols on chart etc

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Where to find tidal information (EasyTide, Internet, Almanac, Tide Table, Apps)
How to understand the above
Springs and Neaps - why do we need to know that they occur and how it effects us.
Relevance to us: Slipways/launching, Anchoring, Depth, Sea Conditions (Wind with and Wind Against Tide), Safety
Tidal Streams: 'Show' your students a visual representation (i.e. on a buoy)
DO NOT TEACH: 'how tides occur' nor tidal curves, nor tidal diamonds, nor Rule of 12th.. (if they want to learn more - suggest the RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship Course.

Check student understanding: Q&A session or carry out tasks such as finding the tidal height for a particular date + chart datum info etc

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What a pilotage & passage plan is & why we create / use them
Show your students an example of a passage & pilotage plan (ideally within your operating area) - discuss the difference
Explain what a pilotage / passage plan includes i.e. distance, bearings, time to travel, land marks, buoys, hazards, local information etc
Ensure your students understand the 'requirement' to have a plan (SOLAS V regs)
Where to find additional info: i.e. Almanac, Internet, Local area 'boating' guide etc
Additional considerations: Tide, Depth, Weather, Local Regulations, Local Hazards, RYA SafeTrx, Shore Contact

Check student understanding: i.e. Q& A session or carry out tasks