# Event Details

- **Event Name**: RYA / MCA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence (CoC) Prep and Exam
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 02 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: 🚤 Advance Your Commercial Powerboating Career 🚤

The RYA Advanced Powerboat Exam is the qualification required for almost all skippers looking to operate commercially on vessels up to 24m, by day and night, up to 20 miles from a safe haven.

Our 3-day prep is designed to fully prepare you for the exam and build confidence in advanced boat handling and pilotage skills.

📍 Structure:

⚓ Day 1 & Day 2 – Exam Preparation
Train with an experienced Advanced Powerboat Instructor / Examiner covering:
• Close quarters boat handling
• High speed manoeuvres
• Emergency drills
• Passage planning & pilotage
• Night pilotage exercises

⚓ Day 3 – Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence Exam

This prep is ideal for commercial skippers, professional crew and anyone progressing towards maritime qualifications and commercial endorsements.

For full details on exam prerequisites including required sea time, mileage and skippering experience visit:
https://www.rya.org.uk/training/certificates-of-competence/powerboat-advanced-exam/

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/inverness/rya-mca-advanced-powerboat-certificate-of-competence-coc-prep-and-exam/200030498557610
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Inverness
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Inverness Marina, IV1 1SU Inverness, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 57.49115
- **long**: -4.22133
- **full address**: Inverness Marina, IV1 1SU Inverness, United Kingdom, Inverness Marina, Longman Drive, Inverness, IV1 1SU, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is RYA / MCA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence (CoC) Prep and Exam being held?
  - **A:** RYA / MCA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence (CoC) Prep and Exam takes place on Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 02 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Inverness Marina, IV1 1SU Inverness, United Kingdom, Inverness Marina, Longman Drive, Inverness, IV1 1SU, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing RYA / MCA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence (CoC) Prep and Exam?
  - **A:** RYA / MCA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence (CoC) Prep and Exam is organized by Compass Sea School.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** RYA / MCA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence (CoC) Prep and Exam is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Inverness, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If RYA / MCA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence (CoC) Prep and Exam sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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