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RYA Powerboat Level 2

Learn how to drive a powerboat safely. This 2-day course includes learning skills such as close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations all on coastal waters. Our experienced powerboat instructors guide you through the course to ensure you feel confident with your powerboating. It is also a pre-requisite powerboat qualification for the RYA Dinghy Instructor course.

Course syllabus

Close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations all on coastal waters and passage planning

Example day

Morning session

Typically run from 9:30, you will be welcomed by our team for registration. Please ensure that participants have been signed in by staff before you leave the site. At the course start time the instructors will come and meet the participants.

Once all participants are happy and fully equipped with all the clothing they need, then the activity sessions will get underway!

Everyone will break for lunch midway through the day*.

Afternoon session

After lunch, activity sessions will resume.

At the course end time, typically 16:30, please ensure that all participants are signed out with a member of staff, before leaving the site.

Course overview

Duration: 2 days

Prices from £ 280

Ability level: Beginner

What's included

Wetsuit Buoyancy Aid Spray Top and Trousers Helmet

What you need to bring

Swimwear Towel Drinks Suncream Weather appropriate clothing Spare pair of shoes to wear in the water (closed-toe) Lunch and snacks Water bottle

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RYA Powerboat Level 2 Training - £350

Rya powerboat level 2 course taught by the very best instructors at boatability .

What The Course Will Cover:

• How to set up a boat ready to go to sea 
• Basic engine checks 
• Launch and recovery of a boat (if you want to use your own boat and trailer for this please let us know) 
• What Safety gear you should have and how to wear or use it! 
• Methods on how to start/stop a boat 
• Man Overboard procedures 
• How to work with and against the elements during slow boat manoeuvres 
• Different techniques of coming alongside and leaving a berth 
• Slow speed drills, remember 'Slow is Pro' 
• Ropes and knots 
• Knowledge of how to tow a boat (salvage) 
• Local regulations and where to find them 
• How to avoid an accident at sea using the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea - IRPCS 
• Understanding the weather 
• Using an Almanac to get the tide times and other info 
• Chart work and basic navigation including GPS and covering the buoyage system IALA 
• Planing speed manoeuvres 
• Anchoring & Mooring 

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RYA Powerboat Training Centre in Portsmouth

One of the joys of boating is learning new skills and being able to handle your boat well. With boats, as with many other activities, you can never stop learning too. We believe that everyone gets more fun out of boating if they feel confident. For that reason, we are very proud that our Trafalgar Powerboat Training here on site, is an RYA approved center.

If you are just starting out with powerboating or wanting to move up to the next level, our experienced RYA qualified instructors are here to help you. We can offer tuition in your own boat including familiarisation and family training. Plus you can take courses including basic boat handling and navigation through to more advanced powerboat driving skills.

These professional courses are run by our highly qualified instructors either from our fully equipped on-site training room or for practical courses on our modern training RIBs.

Our recognised courses with bespoke coaching are run by a handful of highly qualified instructors:

• RYA Intermediate Powerboat Level 2
• RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course
• Own Boat Tuition – bespoke training on your own boat

Shore Based

• VHF (SRC) Marine Radio

Shore-based training is run from a fully equipped on-site training room and practical courses use a modern training RIB.

Trafalgar Wharf Hamilton Road Portsmouth Hampshire, PO6 4PX United Kingdom

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RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling Course

The RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling Course 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 and our location in Port Solent Marina offers an ideal location for this course, with access to the sheltered and extensive waters of Portsmouth Harbour, as well as the Solent . 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.

What's Included

• 2 days of instruction
• Instructor  
• Wet weather gear and life jacket
• Fuel, gas and engine hours
• RYA Level 2 Powerboat Certificate upon successful completion of the course 

Our Prometheus Sailing powerboat training vessel is a high quality Ribeye 785 with a Yamaha 250 engine, Garmin Plotter, Icom VHF and a Fusion 5 speaker sound system. 

Our price for a RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is £325 per person.

2024 course dates

11-12th May

25-26th May

22-23rd June

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Recommended Pre Course Experience

None. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating.

Prior Days at Sea Required

Night Hours

Minimum Age

Minimum Duration

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

Predominantly practical but with some classroom elements.

Maximum Ratio

RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling Course Syllabus

• 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

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Pure Latitude

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.

Thank you to all of you for your help and support. I and the crew feel really proud of our trip to France. My first across the channel and also my first as skipper.

I’d like to thank everyone at Pure Latitude for helping to enable what would have seemed an impossible dream only 3 years ago.

Peter D, member since 2014

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Powerboat Training Portsmouth

Rya powerboat level 2 course near portsmouth.

If you want to master powerboats and take to the sea with complete confidence, book your place on a RYA Powerboat Course today.

At Duck-2-Go, we have skilled and experienced instructors who will make sure you get the experience you need to get your Powerboat Level 2 Certificate so you can apply to the RYA for your ICC.

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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Why Choose the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course?

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course is the most popular powerboat course that will teach you everything you need to know to use your powerboat in confidence.

You will learn all the theory elements as well as practical instruction from an experienced instructor. The course lasts two days and goes into greater depth than the Powerboat Level 1 Course , giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence you need.

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:

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

2 Days Covering Both Theory & Practical Course Elements

On the first day of the course, you will usually cover the RYA theory element. This includes a lot of essential information about powerboats, the different types available, engines, safety checks, pros and cons of different boat types, communication and a lot more besides.

The second day usually covers the practical assessment, where you will show that you can handle the boat with confidence and carry out manoeuvres.

Book Your Course with Duck 2 Water

At Duck-2-Water, we have the skills, experience and facilities to ensure you have a great time on your course. You will learn everything you need to know in a fun and friendly environment, and you’ll love working with our skilled instructors.

Because our school near Portsmouth is on the coast, you’ll also get a certificate with coastal endorsement. This is important if you want to use your powerboat at sea.

Remember, you don’t need any powerboat experience, and the only requirement is that students are over 12 years old.

Book your place on the next RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course. You can choose your spot right here on our website. Got any questions? Just get in touch to speak with one of our friendly team members.

RYA Training Courses Near Portsmouth

Powerboat Level 1

Intermediate Powerboat Training

Advanced Powerboat Training

International Certificate of Competence

RYA VHF Radio Course

RYA First Aid Course

Why learn with duck-2-water.

At Duck-2-Water, we have the experience and skills to ensure you get the best learning experience on your course. We have many years of experience providing this and other courses. Our instructors are friendly and knowledgeable, and they will make the course a fun and rewarding experience.

We also have a coastal-based school. This means your certificate will have coastal endorsement, which is important if you want to use your powerboat on the sea.

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RYA Powerboat Level 1 & 2 Course in Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

For many of us the chance to go out and try a boat starts with a trip on a friends boat.

RYA Powerboat Courses

The RYA Powerboat Courses give you the opportunity to gain the experience and knowledge to be safe afloat. Be it in your own boat or one of our school boats.

Your boat licence : International Certificate of Competence ICC (up to 10m)

This will cover you in most European ports (always best to check). You may wish to use the European Inland Waterways. You will need to have your ICC endorsed with the GEVNI (a small written test).

The RYA Powerboat Level 1 & 2 Course is taken over two days and will cover the following topics:

Launching & recovery, Boat handling, Securing to a buoy, Anchoring, Leaving & coming alongside, Man overboard.

Knowledge of:

Types of craft, Engines and Drives, Siting of fuel tanks & lines, batteries , Wiring, Fire extinggushers. Engine checks & Maintenance. Use of GPS , Application of Local bylaws, Sources of weather information.

Understanding of:

Awareness of other water users, Communication with other craft hand & sound signals, Emergency action, Towing / being towed, Fire precautions, Ropework.

Charts, Buoyage systems, Tides & tidal streams, Steering & hand compasses.

Age limits are:

Level 1 age 8 Level 2 age 12

You may, should you have the skills required, take a direct assessment (one day course). This is an examination of your skills and not an instructional course.

The cost of the RYA Powerboat Level 1 & 2 Course :  

When placing a booking: 2 Days Classroom / Practical

With regret and due to the increase in services such as fuel and electricity during the past year. For the first time in 5 years we need to change our prices.

1-2-1 instruction, £400.00 Individual booking, £300.00 each Booking for two, £280.00 each Booking for three, £260.00 each

Courses will be run on a minimum of 2 students unless booked in for 1-2-1 tuition. This includes school boat hire and fuel + courses material if required Own boat tuition: £200.00 per day for one client + £25.00 per day for each extra client + course material + travel if required.

Motor Cruising Courses

• Motor Cruising
• Basic Helmsman/Basic Safety/ICC24
• Day Skipper Practical
• Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore
• Bespoke Practical Training

Powerboat Courses

• Powerboat Level 1 & 2
• Powerboat Intermediate
• Powerboat Advanced

Course Payments

A payment of 25% of the course cost is required to confirm the booking and full payment one week prior to the course start date. Payments can be made by Bank Transfer: Card Payment: Debit cards no extra small admin charge for credit card payments   Cash payments: on request

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

RYA Powerboat Level 2

The Royal Yachting Association National Powerboat Certificate (Level II) is a two-day entry-level course and is recognised by the UK MCA as a certificate of competency for the operation of small powerboats. It is ideal for those seeking a qualification to operate yacht tenders. It will enhance your chances of gaining work on a yacht if you have obtained this certificate. It is recognised by most European administrations for the operation of small craft under 10m. 

You will learn: 

• Basic collision avoidance regulations 

• Basic navigation 

• Actions in emergencies 

• Safety equipment. Boat handling skills, including: 

• Berthing alongside 

• Turning in a confined space 

• Man-overboard drills.

Instructor Student Ratio 1:3

We provide this yacht training course in Antibes & Monaco.

Continuous and practical assessment

• I have a sufficient level of spoken and written English to understand the course content and to pass any verbal or written assessments.

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course 307

This RYA Accredited 2 day classroom theory and hands on practical training program is perfect for individuals interested in improving their hands-on powerboat and tender operating skills. This course is great for beginners or seasoned tender operators! The practical portion of the course utilizes MPT’s powerboat and tender fleet up to 8 meters.

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Course Description

2 day class in fort lauderdale, required materials.

PASSPORT for Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, Highlighter, Bathing Suit/Shorts, sunscreen, hat, boat attire, towel, boat shoes, weather attire (optional), one passport (40mm x 40mm) photograph for certificate (available here in ships store)

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The class is very practical--wish it were longer! Rachelle, Saturday May 2022 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Great class. Nice boat and very informative instructor. Pedro, Friday February 2022 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Keep up all the good work. It’s much appreciated. Zoe, Friday August 2021 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Great Instructor! Very professional and knowledgeable, thank you. David, Friday January 2021 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Very well done !!!! Very happy to be here with you !!!! Tnks!!! Cruz, Wednesday January 2014 RYA Powerboat Level 2

This was an amazing course. Would recommend it to anybody Eric, Friday May 2013 RYA Powerboat Level 2

PBLII was a good course. Jeff was very patient during the on-water-training, and overall good instructor. Jennifer, Wednesday April 2013 RYA Powerboat Level 2

you guys are great! Zachary, Thursday July 2012 RYA Powerboat Level 2

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RYA Powerboat Level 2

Price: from £299 (Finance now available)

Location: Starts from our base at Premier Gosport Marina

Duration: 2 days

The perfect introduction to Powerboats & Ribs, the two day RYA Powerboat Level 2 practical powerboat course will give you the best building blocks to kick-off your powerboat adventure from!

Take a look at our live course calendar for dates for the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course!

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Course Information

Joining Instructions: Please click here for course joining instructions

Recommended Reading: Sailing magazines and newspapers, but this is not essential 

Course Prerequisites: No assumed knowledge

Minimum Age: No minimum but Under 16’s must be accompanied by adult. Persons aged 16+ can be unaccompanied subject to other pre-requisites having been met

Who is the course for:

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is designed for anyone who wants to start their exciting and adventurous powerboat journey the right way!

With little or no prior knowledge of being on a RIB, the two-day RYA Powerboat Level 2 course will give you the building blocks you need to start your journey.

With training from qualified RYA instructors on board our boat, this 2 day beginner / novice friendly course runs all year round at our RYA Training Centre with immediate access to the open water of the Solent

What we cover on the course:

This course is perfect for when you go on holiday and hire a small powerboat to nip from port to port, or explore those secluded beaches and bays in those hot climates.

This course teaches the basics of boat handling, safety and navigation, and skills at planing speed.

The Powerboat Level 2 course gives you a comprehensive grounding and a good skill-set that will put you in good stead to skipper a powerboat on your next boating trip.

Our RYA Powerboat Level 2 courses have a ratio of three students to one Instructor.

During the course you will cover:

• Collision regulations and rules of the road
• Knowledge of safety equipment
• Turning in confined spaces and close quarter handling
• Coming alongside a pontoon and securing to a mooring buoy
• Man overboard techniques
• Planing speed manoeuvres
• Pilotage and passage planning

This course is suitable for anyone with or with out boating experience as this covers the basics of what you need to safely take you and your family / friends out for a days powerboating.

In the UK or abroad with the Powerboat level 2, it will allow you to convert the certificate into the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) which is what you need to charter a boat outside of the UK.

It’s the perfect course for getting into boating and putting a toe in the water.

Course formats & details:

Courses run in a choice of two formats:

• 2 consecutive days – Between Monday – Friday
• Weekends – Saturday & Sunday

Fancy going VIP and having your own exclusive private course for you and your friends or family? You can book the whole powerboat just for your own exclusive course from only £299 per person. Enjoy the course in style, with up to three persons on the boat being taught by one of our friendly, experienced RYA qualified Instructors! What a way to start your powerboat adventure!

Our Chief Instructor says this about the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course:

This is the perfect course for getting into the world of powerboating.

The course will give you the ability to charter a powerboat, or just get some all-important confidence to venture out on your own.

Learning the basics of navigation and boat handling, this is the best course to start with.

Once you have this under your belt, you can hire powerboats and take family and friends out for the day.

It allows you to explore the coastlines and harbours.

Why not pop down to our Gosport Marina base, hire a powerboat, then head to the Isle of white and have a nice lunch at some of the amazing restaurants that the island has available for you to sample.

This really is a gateway ticket to powerboating and getting you out there on the water.

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RYA VHF/SRC Radio

The RYA SRC/VHF Radio Course is minimum qualification required by law to operate the VHF or VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel carrying a radio.

Take a look at our live course calendar  for dates for the RYA SRC/VHF Radio course!

Petrol Engine Maintenance

The Petrol Engine Maintenance Course is a great introduction into maintaining your boats petrol outboard engine, and understanding how it works. A must have for any sailor looking to buy a boat, or already has one!

Take a look at our live course calendar  for dates for the Petrol Engine Maintenance course!

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Positive: Professionalism ,  Quality ,  Value Had an amazing 5 days doing my competent crew course. Tom was a great teacher and the whole experience was brilliant. Will come back as soon as I can

Great team of instructors with a huge range of knowledge, and experience. Lovely yachts, and a stylish floating class room. The place to expand your sailing life.

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Safer Waters is a Charity offering a unique service in Northern Ireland, established in 2020 to provide a Safety Boat service for water-based community events. We are also an RYA Training center offering Powerboat PB2 courses

As a charity we try to keep the cost of our courses down but it doesnt mean we reduce the quality. Our instructors strive to ensure participants learn new skills and importantly enjoy themselves. Safer Waters rely on the below RYA courses to fund our Safety Boat Service to community events. So thank you to all who attend our courses.

Powerboat level 2 handling (PB2)

Course Duration – 2 day

Without a doubt the most popular RYA Powerboat Course in the world, the RYA Powerboat Level 2 is a two-day practical and theory course that acts as the starting point for providing all the skills and background knowledge that you need to go afloat safely, including man overboard recovery and collision regulations.

It is also the most popular powerboat charter qualification and is also known as the ‘Powerboat Handling Level 2’. Those gaining their Powerboat Level 2 can then apply to the RYA for their ICC (International Certificate of Competence).

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Course Duration – 1 day

Our one-day First Aid course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries, or on cross-channel passages. This course is MCA approved and satisfies the requirements for Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster and Advanced Powerboat certificates of competence and some commercial work afloat.

Marine Radio SRC Course and Exam

This RYA Marine radio SRC (Short range certificate) course and exam for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A vhf radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio either fixed or hand held. Bottom line is that you need an RYA VHF Radio License otherwise known a Short Range Certificate.

ICC  Assessment

Course Duration – 1 Day

The ICC (or to give it its full title International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft) is a certificate which is intended to provide evidence of competence when requested by officials in foreign countries. It was historically known as the International Certificate of Competence. 

(Where evidence of competence is necessary, is intended for British recreational boaters operating UK registered Pleasure Vessels and is based both on what we understand the law to say and boaters’ experiences in the country. The RYA generally recommends carrying the ICC as evidence of competence in other European countries).

If you’d like further info or want to find out more, use this form to get in touch with us.

Safety Boat

Course Duration – 2 Days

This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities. It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying. It is strongly recommended that a member of the rescue crew should hold a first aid certificate (or should have experience of first aid).

Applicants should have a basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers (though not essential). RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to this course

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RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course

Take your powerboating skills to the next level on the RYA Powerboat Intermediate Course.

Price £349 (inc VAT).

2 day course

Max 3 students per course

Fuel and lifejacket use included

Free parking at Southsea Marina

Minimum Age 16 (Under 18's to be accompanied by a guardian)

How to book a course

If you would like to book a course with Portsmouth Marine Training you can use the online booking system at the bottom of the page, or feel free to give us a call on 02392 838885 or 07597 311612 and we can take your booking over the phone.

RYA Powerboat Intermediate Course aims:

The RYA Intermediate Powerboat course will develop your skills to provide a more in depth knowledge of powerboating. You will gain a better understanding of how to manoeuvre a powerboat in a variety of conditions of wind and tide. A range of pilotage techniques are practised to enable you to plan and execute coastal passages. This is also helped by developing your chart work and passage planning in the classroom, before putting it into practice on the boat. By the end of the course you will have practised the skills needed to plan and execute longer coastal passages.

Powerboat Intermediate Course content:

On the RYA Intermediate Powerboat course you will cover a range of topics to help you develop and further your skills. This includes learning how to predict tidal heights and streams using almanacs. You will practise chart work in the classroom as well as using chart plotters onboard. This is backed up by developing a range of pilotage techniques for safe passage making. The course covers basic meteorology, enabling you to find weather forecasts and work out how they will effect your passage. Of course it also includes plenty of hands on practice, giving you ample opportunity to practise both slow and high speed manoeuvres. These include coming alongside and leaving a pontoon, picking up a mooring buoy, turning in confined spaces and high-speed turns. You will also learn how to help prevent and how to deal with emergency situations such as man over board.

Course pre-requisites:

For the RYA Intermediate Powerboat course you will need experience equivalent to Powerboat Level 2, preferably a Level 2 certificate. You should be happy navigating and planning trips in your local waters and be able to handle a boat in easy conditions (but you don’t have to be the best!).

Related course materials…

Buy rya powerboat scheme - syllabus and logbookat the rya shop here.

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