In this (not so) brief video, Paul Glatzel explains in detail what should you expect in the day of your Advanced Powerboat Exam. He explains what the exam process looks like and how you should prepare for it. The Advanced Powerboat Exam is the qualification needed for almost all skippers looking to drive commercially in sub (about) 10m powerboats whether RIBs or hard boats. It qualifies you up to 20 miles from a safe haven.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 What is the Advanced Powerboat Exam?
0:40 How is the exam structured?
01:50 The standard you need to be
02:00 What type of craft will be used in the exam
02:20 Before the exam begins
02:40 Get the paperwork done!
03:20 Safety Brief
04:00 How to conduct the safety brief
05:40 Conducting exercises afloat
06:45 Man Overboard Exercise
07:33 Theory Tests- Heading Ashore
08:50 Vessel Lights
09:30 Collision Regulations
10:10 Navigation
10:55 Weather
11:22 Inshore Waters Area
12:03 Stability
12:25 Radar
12:55 Night Exercise Planning
14:22 Chartplotters and Waypoints
15:50 Break time
16:00 Executing Night- Exercise
18:33 Keeping an eye out for other vessels
19:20 Always know where you are
20:20 What equipment to bring with you
21:13 Returning to base ( End of Exam)
5 июл 2024
