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• RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course in Southampton: Course Summary

• Course Duration:  2 days
• Course Cost: From £275pp
• Course Location:  Saxon Wharf Marina, Southampton, SO14 5QF
• Previous Experienced Required:  No
• Minimum Age Requirement:  12 years old
• What The Course Includes:  RIB fuel costs, loan of branded waterproofs, RYA Start boating handbook, ICC assessment, parking and more.
• What You Will Learn: Handling and manoeuvring of a powerboat, including high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery, towing, passage planning, anchoring, and more.

If you’re a boat owner or are hoping to charter a boat, our popular RYA Powerboat Level 2 course in Southampton is for you!

With training from qualified RYA instructors on board a modern, rib craft boats, this 2-day beginner-friendly course runs at our RYA Training Centre in Southampton with immediate access to the open water of the Solent.

If you’re a boat owner or are hoping to charter a boat this summer, our popular RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is for you! With training from qualified RYA instructors on board a modern, 6.8 rib craft boat, this 2-day beginner-friendly course runs at our RYA Training Centre in Southampton with immediate access to the open water of the Solent.

• Perfect for those with little or no powerboating experience
• Taught by qualified RYA instructors
• Free ICC assessment 
• On site parking available 
• Free subscription to Powerboat and RIB magazine*
• A central Southampton location

Located in the heart of Southampton, this 2-day powerboat course is perfect for those located on the South Coast or in Hampshire and surrounding areas. Designed to give complete beginners or those with a basic knowledge of sailing the ability charter a powerboat in the UK or overseas, our RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course is the perfect introduction to powerboating for those who aim to charter their own vessel.

Teaching the basics of boat handling, safety and navigation, the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course gives you a comprehensive skillset that will put you in good stead to skipper your next boating trip.

*Free first year annual subscription. 

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Suitable for those with no previous boating experience, the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course is a 2-day fast-track to competent, safe handling and navigation. Anyone over the age of 12 can take part, and our qualified instructors are dedicated to ensuring that each student gets the most out of this two-day training course, with the opportunity to learn on a 1-2-1 basis with an instructor.

Whether you are considering buying a boat, you have previous experience chartering a personal watercraft in British waterways, rivers and canals, coastal waters, or overseas, or you are a complete beginner, this Powerboat Level 2 Course is for you.

Students under 16 will have their certificates approved under the following conditions: “To be under supervision of a responsible adult” and will be capable of sailing under adult supervision.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course provides comprehensive training into the handling and manoeuvring of a powerboat, and includes:

• speed and collision regulations
• knowledge of safety equipment
• turning in confined spaces
• coming alongside and securing to a mooring buoy
• close quarters handling skills
• man overboard recovery techniques
• planing speed manoeuvres
• rules of the road
• pilotage and passage planning

Perfect for both first-time powerboaters and those with boating experience, the PB2 is a comprehensive, functional course which teaches and consolidates the RYA principles of sailing. Guiding you through our practical courses are our highly experienced RYA instructors who deliver high impact, high quality teaching either on a small group or individual basis.

OUTLINE COURSE CONTENT

Day one of this two-day course will commence with a comprehensive safety briefing and an introduction to our 7.8m rib craft boat, powered by a 2023 4.6 litre Mercury 250 outboard engine. You will then have time to explore the controls of the rib and familiarize yourself with the inland waterways before we begin to practice manoeuvring, handling, and mooring techniques.

This powerboat course will be completed in inland waterways in and around local marinas, making it as real to life as possible for when you are ready to go out on the water on your own. We will stop for lunch before taking back to the water to hone your slow speed manoeuvres.

Day two of the RYA Powerboat Level 2 in Southampton will begin with a lesson in boating theory, before continuing your powerboat training on the water - manoeuvring, lunch, and the experience of taking in a sea lock! We will conclude your second day on the water with exhilarating high-speed manoeuvre practice and man overboard techniques, before retiring to Saxon Wharf for the RYA powerboat course debriefing. On completion, you will be awarded your RYA Powerboat Level 2 and ICC certificates and will be ready to start powerboating!

Click here to see the full RYA Powerboat Level 2 syllabus

WHAT DOES THE COURSE COST?

Course fee now from only £275pp*

• Monday & Tuesday from 09:30 – 17:00 = £275 pp
• Thursday & Friday from 09:30 – 17:00 = £275 pp
• Saturday & Sunday from 09:30 – 17:00= £295 pp

Weekend group discounts

• *Book two places = £285 pp
• *Book three places and have the whole boat and instructor exclusively for your group = £275pp
• We can also run this course in a one to one private basis, the cost of this is £825.00

All prices include VAT.

Please note multi person discounts apply for one booking, one payment. 

With a curated list of recommended accommodations to suit all tastes and budgets, the Ocean Sports Tuition team are more than happy to find you a place to stay for the duration of your visit. For more information about where we are located, contact us, call 02381 242159 or email [email protected] .

• Please check your eligibility to be issued with an ICC.
• Group discounts:  applies when one booking one payment is taken.
• Group discounts do not apply during extra peak season – i.e., Bank Holiday weekends.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST?

• Mooring Fees
• Loan of branded waterproofs
• Use of our modern MCA inspected 5.8, 6.8 or 7.8  metre Rib (Ribcraft)
• Rib fuel costs
• RYA Start Powerboat Handbook
• ICC UK assessment (sometimes referred to as ICC international certificate of competence, an RYA powerboat licence or boating licence, as it is required in some European waters in order to operate a powerboat), including ICC application form
• RYA Power Boat Level 2 certificate
• Free refreshments including Tea and Coffee

As well as teaching general boat safety, diligence and boating knowledge, the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course includes a free ICC UK assessment! If you are looking to drive a boat in European waters or the Mediterranean, it’s essential to carry the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), as this demonstrates that you are competent to charter a vessel.

NEXT STEPS AFTER POWERBOAT LEVEL 2

Once you have completed the RYA PB2 course, you will be awarded the RYA power boat licence which, alongside your ICC completion certificate, demonstrates your competence on the water. As some of the most highly commended power boat courses in the UK, the RYA powerboat courses practice techniques, manoeuvres and best practices to keep you safe.

If you are looking for further RYA powerboat courses (sometimes referred to as RYA level 2, RYA PB2 course, RYA Motorboat courses, boat driving courses in the UK, national powerboat certificate, power boat licence or Powerboat 2 course), Ocean Sports Tuition offers an extended range of RYA Powerboat Courses as well as RYA Rib Courses (also known as rib boat licence, as it is preferred by some insurers and navigation authorities that a boat owner has undergone training).

You can experience further RYA powerboat training courses through the following RYA powerboat courses:

• RYA Tender Operator Course
• RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course (RYA Powerboat Intermediate Course)
• RYA Advanced Powerboat Course

On completion of the course and gaining your RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate, you can bareboat charter from us and take advantage of an exclusive discount for undertaking your training with us.  Please see our Bareboat Charter page for details.

What is the Difference Between Powerboat Level 1 & Powerboat Level 2?

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We can also deliver this powerboat course with an RYA instructor on your own boat.  For further information, please contact us on 02381 242159 or email [email protected] .

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You can book your boat training in Southampton from only £249 per person, with group discounts available.

Our powerboat training centre is located in the heart of Southampton in Saxon Wharf Marina. You can find  directions to our location here . If you are in Southampton or the surrounding areas and looking for powerboat courses near me, our powerboat training UK sessions and range of boating theory classes are the perfect choice.

During your training, you will be learning to charter our 7.8m rib craft boat, capable of 40 knots. Our powerboat instructors are with you every step of the way to equip you with the knowledge and experience to handle this vessel confidently.

Suitable for those with no previous boating experience, the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course is a fantastic opportunity to learn on a 1-2-1 basis with an instructor, with anyone over the age of 12 able to take part.

The terms speedboat and powerboat are often interchangeable, usually referring to a small, fast boat that is powered by an engine. When using your licence, it is important to recall if your qualification is limited to a certain size vessel to avoid fines.

Yes! If you are looking for Powerboat Level 2 in Portsmouth, Southampton or the surrounding areas, Ocean Sports can help! We offer expert RYA training on the Solent which is easily accessible from Portsmouth, Southampton, Hamble and the surrounding areas. For more information, complete our contact form or getting in touch using our email address [email protected] .

Our minimum age to take part in our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course in Southampton is 12 years old.

If you are looking to complete your speed boat licence test, want to learn how to operate a jet ski, or want to become a commercial powerboat skipper, we can help! You can browse our range of RYA courses in Southampton  here .

Our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course provides comprehensive handling and manoeuvring skills, including knowledge of:

• high speed manoeuvres

The outcome of your Powerboat Level 2 course is based on continuous assessment over the course of 2 days. It is our instructor's job to ensure that you are given the support and knowledge needed to successfully complete your qualification, and our training team are dedicated to providing the best level of instruction to ensure that you can confidently complete the course.

Following the Powerboat Level 2 and the Powerboat Intermediate course, some people choose to complete the  Advanced Powerboat qualification.  Throughout the Advanced course, you will learn how to confidently venture further afield or deal with different or adverse conditions by day and night.

Your powerboat licence (also known as the ICC), is valid for 5 years, and will need to be renewed via the RYA. 

Your RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualification does not expire, but if you haven't been on the water for a while or feel rusty, it is recommended that you consolidate your knowledge with a course.

The next practical step after completing your Powerboat Level 2 training  if you want to increase your boating knowledge and confidence would be to take the  RYA Intermediate Powerboating course . In this course, you will develop your existing safety and boat handling to the standard required for longer passages in more complex scenarios.

Our 2-day RYA Powerboat Level 2 course provides all of the training needed for you to confidently plan your daytime charters.

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This two day RYA powerboat 2 training course is designed for absolute beginners and existing boat users alike. The RYA Powerboat training level 2 qualification is recognised the world over and, in many countries, is all that is required to allow certificate holders to hire powerboats up to 10m (see International Certificate of Competence below). It is also recognised by most insurance companies, leading to lower premiums, and for some is an absolute requirement to gain insurance cover.

RYA powerboat level 2 course Content

1. Launch and recovery

2. Preparation of boat and crew

3. Mooring to a buoy and alongside a pontoon

4. Anchoring

5. Recovering a man overboard

6. Manoeuvring vessel at planing speed

7. Basic navigation techniques

8. Introduction to making longer journeys at sea.

RYA powerboat level 2 course requirements:

Previous experience: None

Minimum age: 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate.

Duration: Two days

Candidates under 16 years of age must also be accompanied by an adult of 21 years or more.

Prices - £299.00 (Weekdays) & £399.00 (Weekends) inc VAT

The aboves prices are inclusive of clothing hire, lifejacket hire and fuel.

International Certificate of Competence (ICC)

Holders of the RYA Powerboat training 2 course certificate can also apply directly for an ICC without any additional examination or powerboat training enabling them to hire powerboats anywhere, (subject to local laws).

More about the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Training Course

The RYA powerboat 2 course is designed so students spend more than 70% of their time afloat. In this powerboat training course, the emphasis is very much on safe powerboat handling in harbours and out to sea. Time is spent learning the art of mooring, turning in confined spaces, recovering a man overboard and, of course, how to get a powerboat going fast on the plane and keeping it there comfortably. We also include a practical section on navigation at sea

The theory section covers all the subjects specified by the RYA powerboat level 2 training course curriculum and includes the rules of the road, how to plan a journey safely, weather and tides, and buoyage and is covered in a single 2.5 hour session with all the rest of the time dedicated to being afloat.

There is no examination in the RYA powerboat 2 training course. Progress is determined by continuous assessment and it is the job of ourselves, as instructors' to identify and correct any weaknesses. If you fail, we fail and that is why we put such a heavy emphasis on continuosly improving our skills.

The powerboat training boat we use is exceptional, designed to give you the very best powerboat training experience and is fitted with all the equipment and electronics needed to ensure you get a good grounding in boat handling and navigation.

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You will be able to handle a powerboat safely and with confidence in most everyday situations.

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RYA Powerboat Level 2

We offer bespoke RYA powerboat level 2 courses that are tailored to fit your previous experience and personal goals. Train on a powerful and well maintained 6.5m rib with experienced RYA instructors and low student ratios.

Our RYA training centre in Hamble, on the Solent (near Portsmouth and Southampton), offers the full range of RYA courses including the RYA powerboat level 2 course.

About this course

This two-day entry level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. The course is run on the coast in tidal waters and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.

RYA Powerboat Level 2 course details

Location :  Port Hamble Marina, Hamble, Southampton

Duration :  2 days (You choose the dates)

Student ratio : Shared courses offer a max student to instructor ratio of 2:1. Private tuition offers a 1:1 student to instructor ratio or you can bring family and friends at no extra cost.

Minimum age : 12 years. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed certificate.

Course prerequisites : None.

What’s in the RYA Powerboat level 2 course syllabus?

Low and high speed boat handling, securing to a mooring buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard, coastal pilotage and passage planning, emergency situations.

Pricing : Shared courses with a 2:1 instructor/student ratio cost from 50 points or £700 per persons. Contact us for private course rates.

Ability after the course : Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of your own limitations and those of the craft.

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Courses on the Solent (Hamble)

Why train with pure latitude boat club.

Pure Latitude is not just a powerboat school. We deliver high quality RYA Powerboat level 2 courses on our powerful club rib – with a focus on bespoke support and development through our training membership plans.

Our RYA powerboat level 2 courses are tailored to your previous experience and boating goals. Low instructor – student ratios ensure a high quality learning experience focused on your specific strengths and weaknesses. The bespoke nature of our courses ensures you maximise your training time – you can also bring family and friends at no extra cost.

Our base in Hamble offers immediate access to the Solent – the heartbeat of UK boating. Situated between Southampton and Portsmouth, we are easily accessed by road or rail. The Solent is a beautiful and demanding training location, with beautiful bays and harbours, varied pilotage options, challenging winds, complex tides and busy waterways. RYA powerboat level 2 courses completed in the Solent are held in high regard worldwide – it’s often said if you can navigate safely in this Solent you can go boating anywhere.

The RYA powerboat level 2 course is just the start of your journey as a skipper

Why train as part of pure latitude boat club .

Learning doesn’t finish at the end of the course. The same could be said for any discipline, but when it comes to boating, experience is everything.

Skippering boats is an ongoing journey, not just a destination. The formal RYA powerboat level 2 syllabus ensures you have the range of knowledge needed, but it’s having a way to practice, test and develop your skills each you get afloat that turns knowledge into expertise.

We provide the environment for members to spend whatever time they need skippering, be that on their own, on a 1:1 basis with an instructor or in a small group setting joining one of our popular events. In all cases, they focus on the specific things that matter to them – and that makes them more experienced boaters.

We developed our boat share club to make bespoke learning accessible, hassle-free and affordable. Add in our unique mix of sail and power boat training options and you have the perfect blend.

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RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course

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Our RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course provides two days of practical training giving you the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required by the small boat driver. You will learn to drive one of our 6m RIBs at high and low speeds and perfect parking in confined spaces.

RYA Powerboat Level 2 entitles the holder to an  International Certificate of Competence (ICC) , which is accepted in place of a boat license in many European countries if you are considering chartering a small powerboat abroad. The Powerboat Level 2 is also a requirement for all Windsurfing and Dinghy Instructors.

RYA Powerboat level 2 is a requirement for all crew who drive tenders carried onboard Superyachts. The RYA Powerboat level 2 Course is included within our Superyacht Deckhand and Steward or Stewardess programmes.

The training takes place in the Solent, which provides an ideal environment to develop your powerboating skills with busy and challenging tidal waterways.

Flying Fish can arrange a bespoke course if you want to complete Powerboat Level 2 as a group or as a family of three.

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You must be 12 years old to complete the course. 12-17 years olds must be accompanied by a parent/guardian on a private course.

No previous experience is needed to complete the Powerboat Level 2 course.

The RYA National Powerboat Certificate Level 2 is the benchmark qualification for driving small powerboats and RIBs. During the course, you will cover this syllabus:

• Safety at sea
• Launching & landing
• High & low-speed boat handling
• Man overboard
• Close-quarter maneuvering & mooring
• Tides & weather theory
• Types of craft and handling
• Buoyage, navigation & passage planning
• Routine engine maintenance

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RYA Powerboat Level 2

Level 2 powerboat handling course, would you like to learn to drive a powerboat or rib confidently and safely in just 2 days.

Develop your skills behind the wheel of a powerboat to become confident and competent in handling a powerboat or RIB. This hands-on course will provide you with the safe driving and handling skills necessary to execute short day trips in your powerboat if you are new to the sport of power boating. In addition to the new skills gained you will also be presented with your powerboat licence (Powerboat Level 2 Certificate) and the option to apply for your international power boat licence – ICC.

Course Duration: 2 Days in Southampton

(Or shorter Powerboat Level 2 Direct Assessment evaluation sessions for seasoned drivers (up to one day).

Minimum Age - 12

(The minimum age to enrol in the Level 2 Powerboat Handling course is 12, although a commercial endorsement cannot be achieved until the student reaches the age of 17.)

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Individual bookings, list price £360.00 per person.

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The powerboat level 2 handling course not only teaches students the skills and foundational knowledge necessary to operate a powerboat competently, but it also serves as the foundation for the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) your international powerboat licence.

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Syllabus is delivered mainly out on Southampton Water with some topics presented in a classroom setting with a student-to-instructor ratio of three attendees to one instructor, and it covers the topics listed below:

• Launching and recovery
• Powerboat handling
• Securing to a buoy
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Safety equipment
• Man overboard
• Leaving and returning to pontoons
• Basic navigation
• Collision prevention regulations
• Boat design
• Engines and drives

Our boats ~ with 7m Ribcrafts as our main teaching boats we have invested considerably so that you get to use quality kit in great condition. Each RIB is fully equipped for training up to Advanced level and are fitted with the latest powerful 200HP Suzuki outboard motors, Icom VHF Radios and Garmin electronic chart plotters.

Our instructors ~ we ensure that our instructors are teaching 100% ‘Best Practice’ and have a process whereby we constantly review their sessions to ensure that you get the most productive and enjoyable experience from your time with us. All teach because they love boating and we work with them to constantly ‘upskill’ their qualifications and experience.

Our history ~ we started the sea school over twenty two years ago and have grown a reputation for delivering on our promises. Our clients range from individuals with their own craft to large national corporates and UK based marine companies.

What is included in the course price? ~ when you undertake your Level 2 Course on our boats then the price you pay includes Fuel (often charged as extra at the end of courses by schools) plus of course free parking on an availability basis. We do not charge extra for VAT.

Coastal endorsement ~ As we are a coastal based school, we are able to award powerboat licences with a coastal endorsement with all our courses being held at Ocean Village Marina, Southampton SO14 3XB UK (near Shamrock Quay Marina & Ocean Quay Marina) and in the Solent area.

Why choose the Powerboat Level 2 course?

The qualification known as “Powerboat Level 2” is also often referred to as “Powerboat Handling Level 2.” Those who have obtained their Powerboat Level 2 certification are eligible to submit an application to the RYA for their Powerboat ICC ( International Certificate of Competence ), which is valid for boats up to 10 metres in length.

The RYA Power Boat Level 2 course is the gold standard of powerboat education, and its length of two days allows students ample time in both hands-on powerboat instruction and theoretical navigational study. The purpose of a powerboat level 2 course is to instil the necessary skills for operating and operating a powerboat safely. While the course content may seem comparable to that of Powerboat Level 1 at first look, the additional time allows for a far more in-depth examination of each topic, greatly increasing the student’s potential for organisational learning.

What does the course involve?

Theory time will be spent learning about different types of boats and their advantages and disadvantages, different types of engines and drives, how to use power tilt and trim tabs, how to perform safety checks, how to stay afloat, how to recognise other boaters, how to apply the collision regulations (IRPCS), how to comply with local ordinances, how to tow and be towed, how to communicate in an emergency, how to send and receive distress signals, how to prevent fires, and how to fight fires.

The first day of the training focuses on honing your skills in handling the vessel in tight quarters, while the second day teaches navigation and gives you plenty of practise time to put your newfound knowledge to use.

Our second day of training focuses on navigational basics including reading maps, calculating tides, identifying buoys, and navigating with a compass. We next put our newly acquired knowledge to use by creating a brief pilotage plan and carrying it out.

If you choose, you can apply for your ICC from the RYA once you have attained the level at which we can grant the Level 2 certificate. Once you obtain the necessary paperwork, and when you submit it along with a photo and a copy of your certificate, you will be issued a licence. Your ICC is free if you are a member of the RYA; otherwise, it costs about £50 per person. Coincidentally, joining the RYA costs nearly the same, so we normally recommend joining first to receive the ICC for free. If you join the RYA before attending your course please enter Joining Point Code No 920082657 on your application.

The Level 2 certificate can occasionally be obtained without completing the entire course. This process, called Direct Assessment, takes a half-day to one day. (Let us know if you interested in pursuing Level 2 in this manner.)

What is covered in the course?

This powerboat course teaches you the basics of handling a powerboat including safety and navigation. It essentially provides you with the skills you need to charter a powerboat on your next trip away or abroad.

When you take the PB2 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:

The  RYA theory  element of the Powerboat Training Level 2 course will cover the types of craft and their respective advantages and disadvantages, engines and drives, use of power tilt and trim tabs, safety checks, personal buoyancy, awareness of other water users, application of the collision regulations (IRPCS), local bylaws, towing and being towed, communication with other craft, emergency action, distress signals, fire precautions and fire fighting, and rope work.

Depending on how an individual powerboat instructor structures the course, the second day may involve a practical assessment of boat handling capability. This will involve undertaking manoeuvres learnt earlier in the course. This test can be taken on its own without undertaking the Level two course. This is known as Direct Assessment and can lead to the award of a powerboat level two certificate.

A further consideration when attending a powerboat level two course is where you take it. Coastal based schools award certificates with a coastal endorsement. This means that the student has learnt in conditions where tides and currents must be considered. Generally speaking, if you intend using your boat in coastal waters ensure that you undertake a level 2 course with a powerboat coastal school.

What are the level 2 course requirements

You do not need to have attended a Powerboat Level 1 Course in order to do this course. If you have already attended a  Powerboat Level 1  course you will find that a benefit, however, no prior boating experience or  powerboat training  is necessary or essential if you want to take the course, and it is open to anyone over the age of 12.

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 ICC Course suits both those with extensive boat handling experience and those who have never stepped onto a boat before.

A further consideration when attending the RYA Powerboat Level 2 ICC Course is where you take it

We are allowed to give certificates with a coastal endorsement because our school is located on the coast, and all of our classes are hosted at Ocean Village Marina, Southampton SO14 3XB UK (near Shamrock Quay Marina & Ocean Quay Marina), as well as other locations throughout the Solent region.

This means that the student has learnt in conditions where tides and currents must be considered. Generally speaking, if you intend to use your boat in coastal waters, ensure that you undertake a course with a coastal school.

Benefits of having a level 2 RYA powerboat certification

This is a criteria that is commonly required by employers as a bare minimum. After obtaining this degree, students have the opportunity to continue their education and earn their International Certificate of Competence (ICC), which is a necessity for working with boats in other countries.

Your development of a solid foundational understanding of boat management, navigation, and seamanship will be the primary focus of the training you will get. Following the completion of the course, you will be able to “bolt on” additional practical experience in order to properly solidify the knowledge that you received during the course.

The RYA PBL2 course is an excellent approach for anyone considering purchasing a boat to develop into a more “informed buyer.” When evaluating the vast array of vessels available for purchase, being surrounded by so many boats and having the opportunity to debate the benefits and drawbacks of the various models with the Instructor is really helpful.

If you own a boat and want to insure it through the Royal Yachting Association , holding the RYA powerboat 2 qualification could help you save money on your premiums.

Does RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate expire?

Will the RYA Powerboat Level 2 license expire?

No, the Powerboat level 2 license does not expire . However, if you have not handled a powerboat or RIB for some time then we also offer refresher sessions or mile building experience days. These PB2 refresher days are also a fantastic way to build on your skills should you not have access to a RIB or powerboat having completed your powerboat training.

Please email, WhatsApp or phone Duck-2-Water for more information on these PB2 refresher/Solent orientation days.

What is the duration of a Powerboat Level 2 Course?

The powerboat level 2 course (PB2 handling course) runs over 2 consecutive days or shorter as a direct assessment for experienced drivers.

You can book your 2 day course securely via the online calendar on our website.

For the powerboat level 2 direct assessment option please email, WhatsApp or phone Duck-2-Water .

What is the minimum age to attend the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course?

For the Level 2 Powerboat course the minimum age is 12 , but a commercial endorsement cannot be obtained until the age of 17. It is recommend all Powerboat drivers under the age of 16 are supervised by an adult who holds the same Powerboat qualification as a minimum.

What Comes After Powerboat Level 2?

Do i require any previous experience to take a powerboat level 2 course.

No, the RYA powerboat level 2 course also known as the PBL2 assumes no prior experience . The powerboat level 2 course is a great foundation Powerboating course and can be attended by anyone aged 12 or older.

What is the Student/Instructor ratio on a Powerboat Level 2 Course?

The maximum student to instructor ratio on a Powerboat course is 3:1 per powerboat or RIB .

What powerboats can I drive with a RYA Powerboat level 2 Certificate?

This is dependant upon the local laws of the country you are driving your powerboat or RIB in but typically you can drive any powerboat up to 10 metres in length with any horsepower engine.

How do I replace a Lost RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate?

Please contact the RYA Certification Department who will advise you the process to obtain a replacement Powerboat Level 2 Certificate.

Is the powerboat level 2 the equivalent to a UK boat license?

Yes , the powerboat level 2 is the equivalent to a UK boat license.

This licence is mandatory to ensure that you are aware of the safety procedures and can operate the vessel confidently.

After successfully completing the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course, you can then apply for an International Certificate of Competence (I.C.C.) if you plan to operate a powerboat in Europe.

International Certificate of Competence

ICCs are required in many European countries when using or chartering vessels. It shows your competence and is essential to skipper a boat in the Mediterranean or European waters. The Powerboat level 2 course suits those with extensive boat handling experience and those who have never stepped onto a boat before. Once you have successfully completed your Powerboat Level 2 course with Duck-2-Water you can apply to the RYA for your ICC at the following webpage  ICC Application

How do I apply for an ICC

On successful completion of your Powerboat Level 2 course Apply to the RYA at the following webpage for your powerboat licence up to 10m in length; ICC Application

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Duration: 2 Days

Time: 9am to 5pm

Group Size: 3 per boat

Min Age: From 12

Price: £370 to £380

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Poole Harbour experience inc Powerboat Level 2 – on our boats - General

The RYA Level Two course is our most popular course and the two days over which it is run gives plenty of time for both practical instruction and theory. Whilst at first glance the syllabus appears very similar to the level one course the extra time available makes a real difference to the depth in which subjects are covered and therefore the amount a student can learn.

Prior experience

No prior boating experience is necessary. The course equally suits those new to boating and those who have been boating for years. Most people take Level 2 and bypass Level 1. You do not need to already have Level 1 before you take Level 2.

Course Duration

2 days from 9am to 5pm.

Instructor – student ratio

3 students to 1 Instructor and boat. We often run 2-3 boats per course the benefit being you get to use different boats and benefit from the interaction with other students. You often will find that you learn as much from watching another student execute a manoeuvre as you do from doing it yourself.

Minimum Age

We are generally happy for a child over 12 to attend a course with their parent/guardian on our boats at any time – please call to discuss. Children over 16 can attend a normal course at any time but we must have the parent/guardian’s specific permission – please call to discuss. If you want a child of under 16 to attend on their own then they must attend one of our dedicated Children’s Courses see the Children’s Courses section.

Why choose Powerboat Training UK for your Powerboat Level 2 course?

Our boats ~ with 7.8m and 6.8m Ribcrafts as our main teaching boats we have invested considerably so that you get to use quality kit in great condition. Each RIB is fully equipped for training up to Advanced level and are fitted with Icom and Garmin electronics.

Our location and teaching facilities ~ Poole Harbour is a truly amazing teaching location – so much so that the RNLI and the Royal Marines base their training operations here. Our classrooms are well resourced, professional, clean and tidy.

Likewise our base in Lymington at Aquasafe Powerboat School is at Lymington Yacht Haven which like Cobbs Quay is a large marina with a huge range of craft. Our classrooms are well resourced, clean and professional.

Our Instructors ~ we ensure that our instructors are teaching 100% ‘Best Practice’ and have a process whereby we constantly review their sessions to ensure that you get the most productive experience from your time with us. All teach because they love boating and we work with them to constantly ‘upskill’ their qualifications and experience.

Our history ~ we started the school over ten years ago and have grown a reputation for delivering on our promises. Our clients range from individuals with their own craft to organisations such as Sunseeker, the RNLI and we were awarded the RYA Training contract by Dorset Police for the London 2012 Olympic events in Weymouth.

What is included in the course price? ~ when you undertake your Level 2 Course on our boats then the price you pay includes Fuel (often charged as extra at the end of courses by schools), and free use of waterproofs (once again often charged as an extra) plus of course free parking. Price includes VAT too – yet another common extra.

Ooops – almost forgot!. Included in the course price  you also get the RYA Start Powerboating book and can purchase a copy of the new updated RYA Powerboat Handbook for the reduced price of £15.

Does the course price represent good value? ~ remember in life you pretty much get what you pay for. We don’t pretend to be the cheapest but the course will be on well maintained first rate craft, and run by instructors guaranteed to teach current best practice. We have great facilities in a large marina offering a great all-round experience. Check out the other relevant pages on this website to see what we mean.

Course prices The higher price quoted in the ‘Key Course Details’ section above is the price per head for 1 person, for 2 persons the per head cost reduces by 2.5% and for three people by 5%. The price shown is inclusive of VAT.

On your boat price is £560 for up to three people. If you are interested in training on your own boat then follow this link – Powerboat Level 2 on your boat

Some of the offers available when buying this course include…..

Special Offer No1!! Book and pay for your VHF Course at the same time as you book the Level 2 course and only pay £75 for the classroom based VHF course (including course pack). (Usual cost is £100, you also need to pay the RYA Fee which is £60). Alternatively you can choose the Online version of the VHF course for £65 – you will still need to come in for the assessment. We run VHF Courses every two weeks so fitting you in will never be an issue – we run these courses in Poole and Lymington.

Special Offer No2!! We also offer the opportunity to book the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course for a massively discounted £80 when booked alongside a Powerboat Level 2 course. This is a great course to develop your understanding of charts, tides, buoyage and navigation onto the next level after the course.

Poole Harbour experience inc Powerboat Level 2 – on our boats - The Course

The RYA Powerboat level 2 course is aimed both at those new to boating and those that have boated a while that want to improve their boat handling.

Your instructor will cover the following topics with you during your time with him/her:

• Boat Handling including in confined spaces.
• Approaching and securing to a buoy
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Handling a boat at planing speed
• Man overboard
• Launching & recovery
• Navigation to include charts, tides, buoyage
• Undertaking a passage
• The ‘Collision regulations’

The vast majority of the time on this course is spent on the water and out of the classroom.

The time that you do spend in on theory will cover: The types of craft and their respective advantages/disadvantages; engines & drives; use of power tilt & trim tabs; safety checks; personal buoyancy; awareness of other water users; application of the collision regulations (IRPCS); local bylaws; towing and being towed; communication with other craft; emergency action; distress signals; fire precautions and fire fighting and rope work.

On the second day of the course we spend time looking at charts, tides, buoyage and using a compass. Using these skills we then prepare a short pilotage plan and execute it to put into practice the skills developed it in the classroom.

Essentially day one of the course is aimed at developing your ability to competently handle the craft in close quarter situations whilst day two develops the ability to navigate and then puts this into practice ensuring you have the ability to undertake short inshore passages.

Once you have reached the standard at which we can award the Level 2 certificate should you wish you can go on to apply for your ICC from the RYA. The relevant form can be downloaded ( here ) which coupled with a photo and a copy of your certificate will get you your licence. If you are a member of the RYA then your ICC is free else it costs approximately £45. Coincidently joining the RYA costs about the same so we would generally advise that you join then get the ICC free. If you intend travelling abroad shortly after your course and thus require your ICC to be issued quickly we advise that you join the RYA a few weeks before your course and then call the relevant department to try to ensure a quick turnaround for your application my own only took a week.

In certain situations the Level 2 certificate can be attained without attending the full course. This is known as Direct Assessment and takes half a day. (Call us if you feel that your experience is suitable and you are interested in this way of obtaining Level 2).

A further consideration when attending a level two course is where you take it. Coastal based schools award certificates with a Coastal Endorsement. This means that the student has learnt in conditions where tides and currents must be considered. Generally speaking if you intend using your boat in coastal waters ensure that you undertake a course with a coastal school.

Poole Harbour experience inc Powerboat Level 2 – on our boats - This course is aimed at

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course course appeals to a wide variety of individuals from those new to powerboating to those who may have boated for many years.

Some examples of the sorts of people that the Level 2 course is best suited to:

• Those new to boating keen to ensure that as they start boating they are doing it right. The course focuses on ensuring that you develop a really good base understanding of boat handling, navigation and seamanship. After the course you can then bolt on more practical experience to really cement the knowledge gained on the course.
• Those keen to boat overseas and want to achieve their International Certificate of Competence (‘ICC’) undertake the Level 2 course which then allows them to apply for the ICC using a copy of their Level 2 certificate.
• Those who have boated a while but never received any formal training. Level 2 ensures that you will carry on but doing it the ‘right way’ ensuring that you use the most efficient methods and with a good understanding of the ‘building blocks’ of boating. Many of the people falling into this camp tend to wonder before a course how much they will gain from the course as they have been boating so long yet after the course wonder why they never did it sooner. Indeed for some it really reinvigorates their boating leading them to seek out new places to go with a greater confidence.
• For those thinking about buying a boat the course serves as a great way to become a more educated buyer. Our bases in Poole and Lymington are in large marinas so you will be able to see a huge number of craft during your time with us. Being around so many boats and able to discuss the pros and cons of the various styles with the Instructors really helps when it comes to assessing the huge number of craft out there to buy.

The course is relevant whether you have your own boat or don’t ever intend owning your own craft.

Poole Harbour experience inc Powerboat Level 2 – on our boats - Syllabus

Aim:  “To teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. Minimum age 12, those aged 12 to 16 will receive a Level 2 Certificate endorsed “The holder should only use powered craft under the supervision of a responsible adult.”

Please note (From PTUK): The vast majority of time on the course is spent on the water boat handling. Therefore the volume of text dedicated to the topics below should not be taken to indicate the time spent on each of these areas.

Knowledge of:  The subject will be briefly explained. Familiarisation during the course and where to find out more after the course.

Understands:  The subject will be covered in greater depth and you will be asked to demonstrate a basic understanding and go away from the course able to develop your own skill in this area.

Can:  The subject will be covered in great depth, including background theory, demonstrations by the instructor and repeated practice by yourself until you can demonstrate good skills in the subject.

Launch & recovery Knowledge of:

• Use of a trailer or launching trolley
• Consideration of launching and sea conditions, including hazards and obstructions
• Number of persons required to launch/recover
• Construction, width and condition of slipway
• Steep/slippery slipways, beach launching, lee shores
• Care of trailer bearings, hitch, lashings, ties, lights and winch
• Trailer parking
• Prepare the boat, lines, fenders, safety equipment, fuel tanks, lines and secure gear on board
• Prepare to go afloat
• Tie relevant knots

Boat Handling Knowledge of:

• Loading: effect on handling and performance, effect on balance and trim, CE Plate and manufacturer’s recommendation
• Handling characteristics of displacement boats, rudder steered craft and shaft driven vessels

Understands:

• Crew members: minimum number in faster craft, keeping a look-out
• The importance of boat control in waves and adequate seating to minimise the possibility of back injury
• Awareness of other water users, including effect of wash
• Steering, controls, effect of current or tidal stream
• Handling a boat at planing speed, trim tabs and power trim
• Planing boats: propeller angle and immersion, shallow drive, planing and displacement speed handling, tiller/console steering
• Carry out pre-start checks, engine starting and stopping
• Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length kill cord at all times
• Carry out low speed manoeuvres including: turning in a confined area, effect of wind on bow and holding off. Demonstrate an awareness of the danger of flooding when going astern

Securing to a buoy Understands:

• Preparation of mooring warp
• Use of a boat hook
• Direction of approach
• Taking way off
• Crew communication
• Making fast
• Procedure when overshooting
• Approach and secure to buoy

Anchoring Knowledge of:

• Types of anchor
• Stowage and attachment to boat
• Preparation of anchor, chain and warp
• Weighing anchor
• Correct approach in various conditions
• Check holding
• Depth of water, holding ground, scope required
• Approach and anchor correctly
• Weigh anchor correctly

Leaving and coming alongside Understands:

• Preparation and use of lines and fenders, attachment to boat, stowage under way
• Speed and angle of approach
• Wind effect
• Method of approach in tidal stream or current
• Make fast alongside
• Use springs
• Leave – ahead or astern

Man overboard Knowledge of:

• Recovery or man overboard
• Cold shock and immersion hypothermia
• How and when to raise the alarm
• Take immediate action
• Observe the man overboard
• Carry out the correct return with awareness of propeller
• Approach and recover the ‘man’ in the water (Small weighted buoy to be used)
• Demonstrate both drift down and into wind approach method
• Switch engine off

Knowledge of:

• Types of craft: advantages and disadvantages of different hull forms with respect to sea keeping  ability
• Seating arrangements
• Stepped hulls
• Engines and drives: advantages and disadvantages of outboard, inboard and outdrive units, single and twin screws, choice and use of fuels
• Siting of fuel tanks, fuel lines, batteries, wiring, fire extinguishers
• Routine engine maintenance checks, basic fault diagnosis
• Close down procedure
• Advice to inland drivers about coastal waters
• Use and limitations of GPS/Chartplotters
• Application of local byelaws, especially around commercial shipping
• Sources of weather information
• Awareness of other water users
• Communication with other craft
• Disabled craft
• Emergency action, preventing sinking
• Adrift – alternative means or propulsion
• Actions to be taken by disabled craft and being towed
• Fire precautions and fire fighting
• Distress signals, means of issuing distress, DSC and the Mayday call
• Advice for vessels in restricted visibility
• Apply IRPCS, principally rules 5, 7, 8, 9, 12-18
• Byelaws and local regulatins
• Boat registration schemes
• Pilotage and passage planning
• Charts, chart symbols, buoyage systems
• Tides and tidal streams
• Use steering and hand bearing compasses.
• Undertake practical handling on tidal waters

Poole Harbour experience inc Powerboat Level 2 – on our boats - Reviews

Whatever we may think of our courses what really counts is what others think, below are a selection of comments taken directly from the Feedback Forms that we ask are filled in at the end of each course.

I just want to say thank you so much for a great course for the boys last weekend. Even in the rain they loved it. Sammy is a great teacher and Viv organised everything perfectly. They have already been raving about it to their friends so you may be getting more bookings! Thanks so much.. Justin

Absolutely loved it. I genuinely can’t stress enough how great John was. My girlfriend and I have both now explained to our respective parents how lucky we were to have had him all to ourselves. An unbelievable weekend with a lifelong skill at the end of it, made even more special by the fun, informative and patient captain we had on boards. A million thank yous! Xander

PAUL was brilliant. Very calm and he gave reassuring instructions. You didn’t really feel you were learning and then you just realised you could control your boat. I would recommend this training to anyone getting into motor boats or even up sizing. It is well worth the time and money. Jim

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel encouraged to learn more starting with the online navigation course. Rupert

Paul was fantastic I would definitely use you again! Andy

We would just like to say thank you for the great service and care you and your team delivered to us during our 2 day Power Boat level 2 training. Thank you to Tony for explaining everything so well, keeping us safe and being so patient, he is a credit to Powerboat Training UK. When the time is right we will be back for more training in the near future as we have the power boat bug. Frank and Joanna

Just a quick e-mail to thank you for a great couple of days I had completing the level 2 course over the weekend. Having going from not knowing a thing about boating to knowing a whole lot more! As I am looking to buying my first boat I found the information given go a long way to vastly increase my confidence on the water. Please also would you pass on my sincere thanks to Robin, who was my instructor for the two days, I found his guidance and patience made me feel relaxed and at ease, and his knowledge of boaty things made learning fun! Looking forward to more training when i get my first boat. Mark

Thanks Viv, the level 2 course was brilliant and as I’m sure you already know, Robin made it, he is a great guy and is a huge asset to your operation. I don’t praise people who just do their job, but Robin went the extra mile, fantastic guy. George

Just wanted to let you know what an excellent 2 days I’ve just enjoyed at Lymington on the Powerboat Level 2 course with Philip! The course content and pace was just perfect and Philip presented it in a very knowledgeable and enjoyable way. It has certainly given me the best possible introduction to Powerboats. I’m already looking forward to the VHF course next Saturday! Also, wanted to thank you both for your patience and understanding in providing me with an alternative course following my personal issues. David

We completed our Powerboat level 2 course over the weekend and all 3 of us enjoyed ourselves immensely as well as learning a great deal. Would you please pass on our sincere thanks to both Paul and Phillip who were both excellent teachers and very patient with us whilst we struggled to learnt about something that was totally new to us. Their understanding & knowledge made the whole process a lot easier! Bernard

IT WAS BLOODY BRILLIANT! I can’t tell you how nice Robin is as a coach and person he made the whole thing so enjoyable and the knowledge we both walked away with has set us up perfectly. I can’t speak highly enough of Aquasafe and the whole set up. Elizabeth was dreading it but came away really happy and pleased she did it. I think Robin played a massive part in making Elizabeth feel safe and gave her confidence. Two great days of learning and I will be recommending to my friends and family. Thank you so so much and hope to see you soon when I get some time to book up the other courses. Joshua

On behalf of myself and everyone who attended the course over the last couple of days, I just wanted to say thank you very much. Everyone was impressed with the instruction and the course as a whole. Arron

Just to say thank you very much for Saturday, we both enjoyed it and got a lot out of the training. I am hoping we will have some opportunities to put it into practice over the next few weeks. Thanks for your help, I hope we can come back and do some more training before too long. Alison

Hello Viv. A quick note while I remember to say thank you for organizing the course for James and I. We enjoyed it very much and Alan was very professional and affable. I feel very confident now to take a boat out and also realize how little I knew and also how little I still know! Sammy is a very pleasant young man too. All Best Wishes. Mark

I completed my PB level 2 course over the weekend under Anthony. The course was great and very well delivered, so I offer strong complements to the company and to Anthony as an individual. Sam

Hello there. I just wanted to send a quick email to thank you for the Powerboat Level 2 course in Lymington last Thursday and Friday, that myself, my son Sonny and my father, Dave completed – even despite the hilariously horrendous weather on Friday! Our instructor, Philip, was absolutely brilliant with all three of us. Very professional, patient, knowledgeable, kind and great company; he pitched the course content brilliantly well for both the 12 year old level and the 71 year old level and everything in between! Please pass on my greatest thanks to Philip and looking forward to getting lots of practice in and doing some future courses with you. With warmest wishes Juliette

Hi Viv Just to let you know how fantastic we thought the training was and how useful it has proved to be. Olly was skippering our Boston Whaler on Saturday on his own and the engine cut out near Old Harry. He had to make an emergency call to the coastguard after doing all the the things he had been trained to do on the course. He didn’t panic, he carried out checks and eventually made it to Swanage where the coastguard met him and we got Sea Start to him. Between them they worked out what the problem was and he ended up racing Sea Start back to Studland 🙂 The incident is mentioned in the Echo today. He kept in touch with us by phone and we didn’t panic either because we knew he was confident and able to handle the situation. All the adults he came into contact with were really impressed with the way he handled himself and the boat. So – thank you – and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this course to anyone, whatever their age. Cheers, Julie x

“Hi Viv, just to say thanks for providing Paul for our course. He took us from complete novices to competent power boat handlers. He was also brilliant with our 15 year old son Lyall. So many thanks for the course.” Best wishes Mandy

“I would like to thank the team very much for a most enjoyable Level 2 Course. Paul, Dom and Nye created a great atmosphere in the classroom and on the boats and did a great job of getting everyone to work as a team. Questions were encouraged and no-one was made to feel out of place for asking – Paul came to my assistance when I couldn’t quite fathom how to get the lifejacket on and even managed to keep a straight face! Dom took our group of three for the practical sessions and really made the course come alive. His enthusiasm for powerboats clearly rubbed off and I have now decided to get a RIB! Our group didn’t have a lot of experience with handling boats before and Dom was great at seeing where we were going wrong and adjusting the pace to suit our needs. I would definitely recommend Powerboat Training UK to anyone considering getting on the water, even with little or no experience. I look forward to taking my Intermediate Course at some point in the future after I’ve practiced what I’ve learnt a bit more.” Martin

“Just wanted to write to thank you for a great course at the weekend. Alyn was incredibly patient and responded to our million and one questions with enthusiasm every time. Before buying a boat I had never realised that there were so many things to think about and now a few days on I really struggle to see how we would have managed to boat safely without doing the course.” Joe & Ann (and son Ben) after spending two days with Paul and their new 28ft Bayliner sportscruisier.

“Thanks for taking the extra time with us at weekend to help us ensure we could do the launch and recovery part of boating during our Level 2 course. It was really helpful to do it a couple of times during the weekend and if you are okay with it we will take you up on your offer of assistance the next time we come down to launch.” Jon after spending a couple of days undertaking Level 2 with his 7m RIB where we dedicated specific time to practicing launch and recovery with his vehicle/trailer/boat to ensure it was handled safely and he was happy with the process.

“I enjoyed all aspects of both theory and practical work, there was lots of time on the water giving me plenty of the time at the helm. Good student to Instructor ratio.” Stephen commenting on his Level 2 course.

“I enjoyed all aspects of the course, a great friendly Instructor who covered everything in brilliant detail. I got plenty of practice at everything and he answered every question I had.” Mike commenting on his Level 2 course.

“Great instruction, clear concise theoretical work and good practical. Overall brilliant – great Instructors.” Charles commenting on his Level 2 course.

“Gave me confidence to go boating.” Mario commenting on his Level 2 course

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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

12 (candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate)

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.

RYA Powerboat Scheme Syllabus and Logbook

RYA Powerboat Handbook

£18.49

RYA An Introduction to Navigation

£15.99