**New Edition**

Following a complete journey from preparation and passage planning through to launching, handling, navigation and coming ashore, this latest edition brings practical skills together in a clear, scenario-based format. Ideal for Powerboat Level 2 students, newly qualified powerboaters and boat owners looking to build confidence, it is designed to support safer, more capable boating long after the course is complete. 

Chapters Include:

• The RYA Powerboat Scheme
• Getting Ready to go Afloat: Kit for you and your Crew
• Getting Ready to go Afloat: Equipment for the Boat 
• Getting Ready to go Afloat: Making a Plan
• Getting Ready to go Afloat: Basic Boat Orientation
• Prepare-Approach-Manoeuvre-Escape
• At the Water’s Edge: Launching
• On the Water: Boat Handling
• On the Water: Executing and Monitoring our Plan
• On the Water: Planing and Speed
• On the Water: Other Vessels
• On the Water: Emergencies
• At the End of the Day