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Powerboat Training & Courses
The RYA Powerboat Scheme (for boats of 10 metres or less) provides powerboat training for the beginner to those wishing to use powerboats commercially. Courses can be taken on your own boat or on our school vessels.
RYA Powerboat Level 1
RYA Powerboat Level 2
RYA Intermediate Powerboat
RYA Advanced Powerboat
RYA Advanced Exam
RYA Powerboat Instructor
RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor
Private / Bespoke Training
Do you want a little extra confidence manoeuvering in tight spaces or a want more confidence to go futher afield? Whatever you need, bespoke training from half a day to a programme of several days can be tailored to your specific requirements.
Own Boat Tuition
Would you like to train on your own boat and learn to get the best from it with the added confidence of having a professioanl on board? RYA courses and bespoke training can provided on your own boat, wherever you are located.
RYA Powerboat Level 1
Duration 1 Day. Minimum Age 8 yrs.
No Experience Required.
An introduction course, the RYA Powerboat Level 1 provides a great taster session for those looking to get into powerboating.
This one day course requires no previous experience and covers basic boat handling and skills, such as coming along side, picking up mooring buoys and man over board.
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RYA Powerboat Level 2 / ICC
Duration 2 Days. Minimum Age 12 yrs.
No Experience Required.
The National Powerboat Certificate ( RYA Powerboat Level 2) includes and builds upon the level 1 syllabus, providing a greater knowledge and ability of high and low speed control, coming alongside, anchoring and man overboard techniques. The course also covers elements such as launching and recovering, basic navigation, insurance, collision regulations and safety requirements and considerations. The Powerboat Level 2 could be considered the ideal entry level for owners, potential owners and those new to powerboating.
The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is a requirement for those who may wish to work in the watersports industry and also gives the necessary certificiation for those wishing to obtain the International Certificate of Competence, ( ICC) enabling them to hire and use boats abroad.
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International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
The International Certificate of Competence / ICC (often referred to as the "driving licence" for boats) is a requirement for anyone looking to use their own British flagged vessel, or hire a boat abroad. Although, some countries may have alternative requirements and it is always advisable to check their specific requirements. Also ensure you are gaining the correct level of ICC for the vessel that you will be using. If you are unsure the below document may help you, alternatively email or call us and a member of our team will be happy to clarify which course you require.
ICC's for powerboats can be gained either by the Powerboat Level 2 course or through a one day direct assessment. The direct assessment assumes candidates have experience in all elements covered by the Level 2 course, thus the day is an assessment only and not a course for instruction or tuition. It has been our experience that many have struggled with this later route.
RYA Intermediate Course
Duration 2 days. Minimum age 16 yrs.
Experience - Basic boat handling and navigation to Level 2 with coastal endorsement.
Designed to progress your exisiting powerboat skills for day cruising this course covers coastal powerboat training by day with the focus on traditional chart work and the use of GPS for high-speed navigation Building on your chart work from Level 2, day one will work in greater depth on navigation with you producing a passage plan for a day cruise, which you will execute on day 2. During days one and two you will also spend time covering more boat handling skills and tehcniques. An ideal progression for those already holding their RYA Level 2 and looking to go further afield, confidently hopping along the coast to different ports.
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RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate
Duration 2 days & 1 evening. Minimum Age 17.
Assumed Experience - boat handling to intermediate standard with theory knowledge to Day Skipper level.
The RYA Advanced Powerboat Course is for both the leisure and professional powerboater providing candidates with skills to be competent with night navigation, rough water handling and effectively skipper their vessel.
At this level candidates should ideally hold a VHF radio licence and 1st aid certificate as the course is designed to progress you as a skipper, taking responsibilty and control of your crew and boat covering preparation for sea, boat handling, passage making, pilotage, meteorology, rules of the road, use of engines, and emergency situations. With a night navigation excercise this course requires you to have a sound understanding of theory and is recommended by the RYA that candidates have completed Day Skipper theory.
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RYA Powerboat Instructor Course
Duration 3 days. Minimum Age 17.
Experience Required. 5 seasons powerboating. with experience of different craft. Powerboat Level 2 Certificate. VHF Radio & 1st Aid Certificates strongly recommended.
Successful completion of the RYA Powerboat Instructor Course qualifies candidates to instruct at Levels 1 & 2 of the powerboat scheme, at an approved RYA training centre. This first step as a professional instructor and is the platform on which to build your career as a powerboat instructor.
The participant must have completed their RYA Powerboat Level 2, RYA First Aid course, Instructor Skills Assessemnt and hold a VHF Radio licence. A minimum of two full seasons or five part-time seasons of powerboat handling experience should be held.
A strong understanding of theory should also be held with candidate ideally hold ing the Day Skipper Theory certificate.
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