RYA Advanced Powerboat Handbook (G108) by Paul Glatzel – Official RYA Course Companion
Advanced powerboat skills for coastal and offshore RIBs and open craft — including radar/AIS, rough-weather handling, and night operations suited to Irish waters.
- Official text for the RYA Powerboat Advanced course (G108); ideal for commercial skippers and experienced leisure boaters.
- Author: Paul Glatzel; Publisher: RYA (Royal Yachting Association).
- Format: Paperback; Pages: 144; Edition: 2014, Reprinted: 2023.
- ISBN: 9781906435981; Dimensions: 245 × 170 mm (handy for grab bags and chart table stowage).
- Core topics: Role of the skipper, radar & AIS, wave theory, high-speed/rough-weather boat handling, weather, day & night pilotage.
- Marine focus: Practical techniques adapted for what’s realistically achievable in open powerboats/RIBs.
- Use cases: Passage planning, collision avoidance, search patterns, and safe operations in limited visibility and at night.
- Compatibility: Complements RYA Start Powerboating (G48) and Powerboat Handbook (G13) for a progressive learning pathway.
- Audience: Advanced recreational skippers, commercial endorsement candidates, club safety boat coxswains.
- Sold as: Single handbook (accessories not included).
Designed for skippers operating in challenging conditions, the RYA Advanced Powerboat Handbook distils high-level techniques for open powerboats and RIBs, including radar and AIS use, night navigation and rough-weather handling. It explains what to do, why it matters, and how to apply each skill when coastal boating around Ireland — from Atlantic swells off the west coast to Irish Sea chop and tidal gates. Clear diagrams and step-by-step methods focus on marine-rated practices you can execute on a fast, open boat. Ideal for those preparing for the RYA Powerboat Advanced exam or any skipper seeking durable, safety-led deck skills and confident high-speed handling.
