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Boat Handling - Power 

Boat handling can seem like a bit of a dark art to some of us, at times it can get pretty fraught if you don't know what you're doing, so here are a few tips on boat handing skills from the RYA

New – RYA Advanced pilotage course
New – RYA Advanced pilotage course
New motor cruising course provides the perfect step up from Day Skipper.
Tackling RYA Powerboat Level 2
Tackling RYA Powerboat Level 2
Find out how I did on my Powerboat Level 2 course with my colleagues James and Chris.
On another plane
On another plane
Boat Handling Tips on travelling at speed.
Mooring in a marina
Mooring in a marina
Coming into a marina berth requires extra care because there are moored boats and vessels moving around in close quarters.
Basic powerboat handling
Basic powerboat handling
A guide to some basic boat handling techniques.
The effect of rudders, props and propwalk - (Motor)
The effect of rudders, props and propwalk - (Motor)
The effect of rudders, props and propwalk on boat handling.
Pivot points, windage and slide
Pivot points, windage and slide
Boat Handling Skills - Using the Wind and Pivot Points
Travelling at Speed
Travelling at Speed
To go fast you’ve got to know what you are doing
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