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Mayflower Marina Berth Holders and members of Plymouth sailing clubs will receive a 10% discount

Sailing courses: April – October

Powerboat courses: all year round, our courses.

RYA Dinghy, Keelboat + Multihull Youth Sailing Scheme (under16’s)

• Stage 1 – 16 hours – £235
• Stage 2 – 16 hours – £235
• Stage 3 – 16 hours – £235
• Stage 4 – 16 hours – £235

RYA Dinghy, Keelboat + Multihull National Sailing Scheme (over16’s)

• Start Sailing – 16 hours – £235
• Basic Skills – 16 Hours – £235
• Better Sailing – 16 hours – £235

RYA Dinghy, Keelboat + Multihull Advanced Sailing Modules

• Seamanship Skills – 16 hours – £235
• Sailing with Spinnakers – 16 hours – £235
• Performance Sailing – 16 hours – £235
• Day Sailing – 16 hours – £235
• First Flights Foiling – 4 hours – £180

RYA Powerboat Courses

• Powerboat Level 1 – 1 day – £160
• Powerboat Level 2 – 2 days – £330
• Safety Boat – 2 days – £330

RYA Shore Based courses

• First Aid – 1 day – £110
• VHF (SRC) – 10 hrs pre-reading 1 day course + exam – £135
• Essential Navigation + Seamanship – 2 days – £120
• Day Skipper Theory – 40 hours + exam – £320

RYA Dinghy /Keelboat/Multihull Instructor Courses

For further info on Sailing Instructor Courses, please click here  

Sailing Pre-entry Assessment – 1 day – £110

Dinghy Instructor – 5 days – £410

Senior Instructor – 4 days – £390

Keelboat Instructor Endorsement – 2 days – £220

Multihull Instructor Endorsement – 2 days – £220

RYA powerboat Instructor Courses

For further info on Powerboat Instructor Courses, please click here  

• Powerboat Skills Assessment – 1 day – £100
• Powerboat Instructor – 3 days – £370

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Plymouth Powerboat School

RYA Powerboat Level 2

Queen Anne's Battery marina, Plymouth, Devon. PL4 0LP

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School Plymouth Powerboat School

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Accommodation None Included

Regarded by many as the ‘driving licence' for powerboats, our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course offers a thorough introduction to powerboat handling.

Launching and recovery

Confined space manoeuvring

Man over board procedure

Engine checks

High speed handling

Collision regulations

Basic chart work and navigation

Communication afloat

Emergency procedures

This certificate can also be exchanged for the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) for vessels up to 10 m / 33 ft. The ICC is only available to people aged 16 years+ who are either British Residents or British Passport holders. We also offer the CEVNI (European inland waterways theory) test FREE of charge to anyone taking a practical course with us.

There is a direct assessment option for those students with at least one seasons prior experience and is only available on a one instructor per student basis.

Entry requirements

Minimum Age

Course Duration

2 days 09:30 - 17:00

1 day for direct assessment

£280 per person sharing with other students

£520 per person with 1:1 tuition

£450 own boat, up to 3 people

£320 direct assessment

Special Offers

Book 2 places, save £10 per person

Book 3 places, save £20 per person

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Awareness

160.00 GBP (£)

About Plymouth Powerboat School

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Rya powerboat level 2 course dates.

The courses listed below can be booked and paid for online, please note the booking and payment process for courses is managed by our parent company SeaRegs Training. When you click the book now button you will be transferred to the SeaRegs online booking management system.  

Please contact us if you would like to discuss your course choice and/or pay by bank transfer or cheque.

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Plymouth Sailing School and Plymouth Powerboating has courses running throughout the year, the next couple of months course dates are listed above however most of the year has already been planned. Please contact us for details of dates not listed, practical courses take place most weeks and weekends from March through to November and less frequently from November to February.

Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. The course can be taken at an inland or coastal location. It may be conducted in a variety of boat types, both planing and displacement. The certificate issued will be endorsed to show the type of boat in which the training took place.

None. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating

Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard

Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of the craft

Predominantly practical but with some classroom elements.

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Powerboat Training Plymouth

Rya powerboat level 2 course near plymouth.

Want to take one of the most popular powerboat courses available? Then book your place on the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course near Plymouth with Duck-2-Water.

We run regular courses near Plymouth where you can enjoy a great experience with one of our highly experienced instructors. Find out more on this page, and book your place today

Individual Bookings

List price £375.00 per person.

(We do not charge extra for VAT, Fuel or a Fuel Surcharge)

Late Availability

From £275 per person.

Please check for late availability & special price courses.

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Is the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Right for You?

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course is one of the most popular courses we run. This course, also called Powerboat Handling Level 2 or PBL2, is a two-day course that covers all the theory and practical aspects of using a powerboat.

After you have got your certificate, you can then apply for your International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

When you take the PBL2 course with Duck-2-Water, qualified RYA instructors will provide training on a modern and fully-equipped powerboat. Your instructor will cover the following topics with you during your 2 days with him or her:

• Launching and recovery
• Powerboat handling
• Securing to a buoy
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Man overboard

What Does The Powerboat Level 2 Course Cover?

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course takes place over two consecutive days at our training school near Plymouth. On the first day, you will learn about the theory aspect of powerboats. This covers a lot of information including the different types of powerboats, safety concerns, communication, emergency procedures and lots more.

The second day usually focuses on the practical assessment. This is where you show that you can handle the powerboat and carry out standard manoeuvres on the water.

What are the Course Requirements?

Students of this course must be over 12 years of age. However, you do not require any prior experience of powerboats, nor do you need to take the Powerboat Level 1 Course before signing up to this course.

Book Your Place Today

We would love to see you at one of our upcoming RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course. You can book your place right here on the website or get in touch if you have any questions.

RYA Training Courses Near Plymouth

Powerboat Level 1

Intermediate Powerboat Training

Advanced Powerboat Training

International Certificate of Competence

RYA VHF Radio Course

RYA First Aid Course

Why duck-2-water.

At Duck-2-Water, we are qualified experts in powerboat training . We have years of experience providing the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course and many other courses, and our instructors are not only highly experienced and professional, but they are friendly too.

Our fully equipped training school near Plymouth has everything you need, and because we are based on the coast, your certificate will have coastal endorsement. This is an important consideration if you plan to use your powerboat at sea.

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Sail, Power, Navigation and Charter

Rya powerboat instructor.

Book on a  Powerboat Instructor Course & Pre-skills Assessment below.  Future dates are  available, please contact the office for details. 

Before attending a Powerboat Instructor course you will need to have passed the pre-skills assessment, we have an assessment scheduled before the Instructor course starts.

The first two days of the Powerboat Instructor course look at how to best teach power boat syllabus and teaching technique. Candidates will be teaching parts of the syllabus under guidance. The last day consists of the moderation of the course by a second trainer. Candidates will continue the same pattern, but with another trainer to check consistency of the course and to give a second look at the individuals.

During the course you will be asked to present a short, classroom presentation on a topic you have prepared as well as sessions afloat.

Price: £470 (Pre-skills assessment £110) Previous Experience:  Valid First Aid, RYA Powerboat Level 2, Health Declaration, 5 Seasons’ Experience Powerboating Assumed Knowledge:  Thorough knowledge of the Powerboat Level 2 Syllabus Duration: 3 days (+1 day for pre-skills assessment) Useful Books: G20 RYA Powerboat Logbook, G19 RYA Power Schemes Instructor Handbook Location:  Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth, Devon, UK

Costs include:

• Lunch & Refreshments
• Use of Waterproofs if necessary

Courses are non-residential so accommodation is required in one of the many hotels or guest houses near the Centre. We can provide a list of recommendations.

What’s Next?

RYA Powerboat level II

The essential building block to a crew members boat handling ability.

Find out About the Power Boat Level II

Find a Power Boat Level II Training Provider

The Power Boat Level II is an essential course for deck crew working in the superyacht industry. It is also advisable for steward/stewardesses, and engineers to hold a powerboat license. This two-day entry-level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat in a safe and effective manner. The powerboat level II is a requirement for crew wishing to drive a superyacht tender up to 10m.

Course Breakdown

The majority of the course is practical with a short theory classroom session. The theory learning will continue during the practical training and assessment. The powerboat level II usually takes two days to complete, weather permitting. The topics covered are as follows:

• Execution of class theory
• Launching and recovery
• Confined space maneuvering
• Man overboard procedure
• Engine checks
• High-speed handling
• Collision regulations
• Emergency procedures
• Basic chart work and navigation
• Briefing and practical overview

Powerboat Level 2 Certificate Outcome:

Apart from providing a strong base upon which powerboat handling skills can be built, the powerboat level 2 course is the basis for the ICC (International certificate of competence). A commercially endorsed power boat level II certificate can be used to transport guests and passengers, in tenders up to 10m in length.

The RYA Powerboat level II certificate does not have an expiry date.

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Power, Navigation and Charter

With our waterside training centre at Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth and shore-based classroom facility in London, Plymouth Powerboating offers over 20 motor boat and powerboat RYA accredited courses from entry level to instructor training. The Plymouth centre has a dedicated Navigation Simulation room for ECDIS and Radar training as well as a workshop for engineering and Seamanship training, allowing specific and specialised training.

Our waterside location in Plymouth, along with our range of boats, compliments the shore-based aspects of the courses, providing students with all the on-site facilities needed to successfully complete their courses.

We take an enormous amount of pride in our course development and implementation, only working with the most friendly and experienced instructors to ensure that the courses are brought to life in the most engaging way. This, in turn, means that students leave us with lessons learnt for life and with smiles on their faces!