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Powerboat level 2.

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 planning speed and collision regulations.

Book on a RYA Powerboat Level 2 courses below. Future dates are  available, please contact the office for details. 

Price: £350 Previous Experience:  None Assumed Knowledge: None Duration: 2 Days Minimum Age : 12 Location:  Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth, Devon, UK

Course Content:

• Launching & Recovery
• Boat Handling
• Securing to a Buoy
• Leaving & Coming Alongside
• Man Overboard Recovery

Costs include RYA Start Powerboating book, 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.

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Plymouth Powerboat School

RYA Powerboat Level 2

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

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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

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Powerboat handling level 2.

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 can be taken at an inland or a coastal location.

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RYA Powerboat Level 2

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. Qualification needed if you're keen to help out at the club.

A 2 day course. 0900-1700 approx

Cost: £180 members £340 non-members

Minimum age: 13yrs

You will need;

• Waterproofs and warm clothes
• Buoyancy aid or lifejacket
• Notebook and pen
• A Passport Photo for your certificate

You will get a RYA logbook and handbook.

Course held at Exe Sailing Club with a minimum duration of 16 hours, with a maximum ratio of, 1 instructor to 3 students.

This event encompases the following:

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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.

A minimum of 2 students is required for a course to proceed, and BYC reserves the right to cancel due to weather or other operational reasons.

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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.

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Torquay Watersports is an RYA recognised training school providing training on powerboats and sailing keelboats, for beginners right up to the more experienced mariners.

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RYA Powerboat Level 2

The RYA Level Two course is one of our mo st popular courses and the three days 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.

Course Duration: 3 Days

Instructor/Student Ratio: 3 students to 1 Instructor and boat. We usually run 2 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.

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.

You must be over 16 at the start of the course. If <18 we must have the parent/guardian's specific permission. 

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RYA Safety Boat Training

The Safety Boat course is essential if you want to drive our patrol boats and volunteer to support racing or other activities afloat.  To complete this course you must have PB2 qualification

Course Duration: 2 days

The course has a similar instructor ratio to PB2 but the emphasis is on how to rescue dinghies weather that be capsized Catamarans or dinghies stuck on a Lee Shore.  The course is heavily subsidised by the club and all those completing the course are expected to volunteer for safety boat duty.

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RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course

Rya powerboat level 2.

Improve your powerboat driving and handling techniques. If you’re new to powerboating, this practical course will prepare you with the safe driving and handling skills you need to complete short day trips in your powerboat.

About the course

Covering the theory and practical skills needed to become a competent powerboat driver, the course focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, driving at planning speed and collision regulations.

All food and accommodation is included.

Other courses you may also be interested in:

• RYA Powerboat Instructor course
• Powerboat and Personal Watercraft Courses

International Certificate of Competency (ICC )  Application

If you would like to add on your ICC to you booking please inform our advisors at time of booking. There is a direct fee to the RYA for this, for more information please contact us .

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Syllabus is taught with a ratio of (3:1) students to instructor and covers the following:

• Launching and recovery
• Boat handling under way (including high speed)
• Securing to a buoy
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Man overboard
• Displacement craft
• Leaving and returning to pontoons
• Basic navigation
• Collision prevention regulations
• Boat design
• Engines and drives

Qualifications

Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll be awarded your RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certification.

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Naomi & Frazer have been running Sail Exmouth for over 11 years

“Over the past 20 years we have participated in and instructed a variety of water sports both at home and abroad. Having grown up in Exmouth it’s hard not to appreciate how ideal this location is for sailing, we are exceptionally lucky to have the estuary right on our doorstep”

Our passion and experience will ensure that you have a safe, exciting and challenging time on the water which ever course you choose. At Sailexmouth we provide RYA accredited tuition and courses in:

• YOUTH SAILING • ADULT SAILING • POWERBOATING • SAFETY BOAT • VHF RADIO (SRC)

As an RYA approved centre our instructors are hand picked, highly qualified and experienced individuals. Ensuring you receive excellent tuition and safety on the water.

Our centre operates from March until November  *All equipment provided*

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"Great people. Very knowledgeable. Excellent instructors. Highly recommended. I will be doing all my courses with you. Thanks sailexmouth. "

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Powerboat and motorboat course dates, courses and course fees.

Plymouth Powerboating has courses running throughout the year. Please see below for upcoming course dates, duration and prices.  If there is a course that you are particularly interested in which is either not shown below, or is fully booked, please call us to discuss and we will notify you of cancellations or if an additional course is planned.

Lunch and training materials are provided when attending classroom based courses lasting 1 full day or longer. Food is provided on practical courses whilst training. Please contact us for recommended accommodation near Turnchapel Wharf. 

The courses listed below can be booked and paid for online via our parent company, SeaRegs Training. Please contact us if you would like to discuss your course choice and/or pay by bank transfer or cheque.  All fees include VAT, tea and coffee. 

Please note it is only possible to pay full course fees on our website. If booking a course over 28 days before its start date, please contact us directly to pay a 25% deposit. Remaining fees will need to be paid 28 days before the course begins.

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RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course 2 Days

RYA 2 day license. This comprehensive course takes you from beginner to competent powerboat handler in 2 full days. Multiple courses are run every week throughout the full year

Group courses run every week

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Want to be safe on the water?  This is a widely recognised & respected certificate license.  RYA Powerboat Level 2 is a 2 day course for entry level skills.  This license will enable you to hire or charter a powerboat in the UK and overseas up to 10m *.

Multiple group courses run every week, all year round – please get in touch for availability

Pay with Klana at the checkout and spread the payments for an interest free option – please get in touch if you have any questions

All RYA courses and most other training sessions are normally done on demand . If you cannot see your required dates on the electronic calendar then please get in touch and we can add them for you, no problem!!

Course content includes slow speed manoeuvre boat handling including leaving and coming alongside, Launching and recovery, securing to a buoy, anchoring, man overboard, tides, weather, basic passage planning, safety equipment and more. The ability on completion of the 2 day course will be a self-sufficient power-boater in the right conditions, you will be aware of own limitations and choice of boat and engine size.

* Please note the RYA Powerboat Level 2 License is for vessels up to 10m (30ft), but if you only have experience on a vessel of around 5 – 7 metres then chartering a vessel larger than this will involve further training due to the manoeuvrability of the vessel.

Learn from our patient and knowledgeable instructors in this beautiful location near Falmouth, Cornwall.

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course can be converted into the international equivalent (International Certificate of Competence – ICC) by simply filling out a form for the RYA that we can give you, plus joining their membership for the year.  This enables you to hire vessels in the Mediterranean.  You can read more about how to apply for the ICC online using this  ICC link on RYA website

The maximum you can have on a RYA Powerboat course is 3 people. If you would like to join a group of people then please contact us and we can arrange this. We run multiple courses weekly. This is a very popular course and these are run during the week and at weekends. We are open 7 days a week and all year round.

If you have the relevant experience to go for the RYA Direct Assessment to gain the Level 2 license, then this can be completed in a 1:1 half day.

You can make this 1 whole day if you think that you may need a little extra training in some areas.

For details of the syllabus that you would be assessed on please get in touch.

COMMERCIAL ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION – 

If you want to work in a commercial environment and take up to 12 paying passengers to sea in a vessel of up to 24m then it is a legal requirement to hold an RYA/MCA certificate of competence with a commercial endorsement. That shows that you have undergone additional training, a practical examination and a medical fitness test to operate a commercial vessel. The level of endorsement you hold determines the categories of water you can operate in.

The RYA Level 2 Powerboat can be commercially endorsed to operate in Category 6 waters. This category is defined as within 3 miles of a nominated departure point, and never more than 3 miles from land, in favourable weather and daylight.

The RYA Advanced Powerboat (with exam) can be commercially endorsed to operate in Category 3 waters, once the holder has more than 2 years relevant experience. This category is defined as up to 20 miles from a safe haven.

For categories above this, the Yachtmaster Offshore can be endorsed to operate up to 150 miles from a safe haven and the Yachtmaster Ocean can be endorsed to operate worldwide.

Commercial vessels are also required to be surveyed and certified before being used commercially, and their size and level of equipment determines the category of water they can operate in, as well as the level of qualification and commercial endorsement held by the skipper.

For Category 6 you need the following information –

RYA Powerboat Level 2 license (This can be done with Mylor Sailing School) RYA VHF Marine Radio Course (This can be done with Mylor Sailing School) Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) (This can be done with Falmouth Training Solutions) RYA First Aid (This can be done with Mylor Sailing School) RYA Sea Survival (This can be done with Falmouth Training Solutions)

ML5 Medical from any GP (Please note there have been some changes in the last couple of months to the form so make sure you have the most up to date one. You can get it from this link here – Gov Link to ML5 details and form

You then need to complete this form for the Commercial Endorsement to send off to the RYA – RYA Commercial Endorsement Link Once you have completed all of the above Send the following items to: RYA Certification, RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, Hampshire SO31 4YA: Your original RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate Your Professional Practices and Responsibilities certificate The RYA completed Commercial Endorsement Form Your original, completed ML5 medical fitness form (They can only accept the latest version of the ML5 form less than one year old) A copy of your RYA Sea Survival or STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) A copy of your RYA VHF Marine Radio License A passport sized photo with your name on the back The application fee stated on the Commercial Endorsement Form

Re-validating your commercial endorsement –  All commercial endorsements must be revalidated every five years by proving at least 150 days of actual sea service on appropriate vessels during the previous five years, and be in possession of a valid medical fitness certificate. If you are unable to prove the requisite sea service but are able to demonstrate that during at least half of the five year period you have been employed on duties closely associated with the management and operation of one or more of the appropriate types of vessels, you may have your certificate considered for revalidation.

For further information on the suitability of a vessel please see this link to the RYA website for coding vessels – RYA Link to Vessel Coding Information

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RYA Courses at Fowey Maritime Centre

We offer a range of courses suitable for first time through to experienced mariners.

Our most popular courses are Powerboat Training Level 1 & Level 2, which we run out of Fowey in Cornwall. 

We also offer online courses on VHF (ideal for learning about marine radio safety), Essential Navigation and Day Skipper Theory.

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