That’s pretty much it I think. I’ve driven powerboats for a year because I took this so everything except for the weather and buoyage is kind of a recap for me so the instructor knowing this didn’t go into too many detail
@@w.zhan_sailing8338 just a quick reply To see if IALA B was explained, intro to light sequences and that bouys can be different shapes, sizes and that lateral bouys aren’t always 2 in a row ect.
@@SCARTHYBOY692 they only appear in North America and Japan and some other parts of the world I don’t remember but they are in the minority. Unless you are based in those areas I don’t think you’re gonna have to worry about it. It’s worth knowing but in real life you are rarely gonna encounter them especially if you are based in the IALA A area which is the majority of the world
@@w.zhan_sailing8338 the theory part of your course was a little short in my opinion if that’s all the info you had. I’m an RYA advanced powerboat instructor and assessor. Even at level 2 level there wasn’t a lot of fine detail on IALA. Such as day shapes and how to remember them, what different bouys may look like, lane configuration in Channels, TSC info, don’t think he even mentioned special bouys or the fairway correct me if I’m wrong. I would definitely consult future education form the RYA Powerboat scheme book you received as part of the course to educate yourself a little further if you already haven’t! Happy and safe sailing!
Hi there my friend I’m glad you enjoyed your RYA pbl2 course. Was that the whole session on IALA? or was it explained in any more detail off camera?
That’s pretty much it I think. I’ve driven powerboats for a year because I took this so everything except for the weather and buoyage is kind of a recap for me so the instructor knowing this didn’t go into too many detail
@@w.zhan_sailing8338 just a quick reply
To see if IALA B was explained, intro to light sequences and that bouys can be different shapes, sizes and that lateral bouys aren’t always 2 in a row ect.
@@SCARTHYBOY692 they only appear in North America and Japan and some other parts of the world I don’t remember but they are in the minority. Unless you are based in those areas I don’t think you’re gonna have to worry about it. It’s worth knowing but in real life you are rarely gonna encounter them especially if you are based in the IALA A area which is the majority of the world
@@w.zhan_sailing8338 the theory part of your course was a little short in my opinion if that’s all the info you had.
I’m an RYA advanced powerboat instructor and assessor.
Even at level 2 level there wasn’t a lot of fine detail on IALA. Such as day shapes and how to remember them, what different bouys may look like, lane configuration in Channels, TSC info, don’t think he even mentioned special bouys or the fairway correct me if I’m wrong.
I would definitely consult future education form the RYA Powerboat scheme book you received as part of the course to educate yourself a little further if you already haven’t!
Happy and safe sailing!