My Powerboat Journey, part 2. In part 1 of my Powerboat Journey, we looked at what it took to get to the RYA Advanced Powerboat course. Two years later, I finally managed to organise and take the exam to be able to get it commercially endorsed. This is a big milestone for me and it feels like a massive achievement – on par with my photography master or the boatbuilding diploma. Prerequisites There were a number of courses I needed in order to be able to take the commercial exam: Professional Practices & Responsibilities Sea Survival First Aid VHF PP&R was an online course that, while put together quite well,…

Two years after taking the RYA Advanced Powerboat course, I finally managed to organise and take the exam to be able to get it commercially endorsed. This post will outline what it took to get ready to take the exam, part 2 will cover becoming an instructor and finally taking the exam.