RYA Powerboat Courses


How do I get underway? 

COURSES FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH – See Calendar – (these are subject to weather conditions) 

Below is our Powerboat Course Schedule – Each course will start with BOOKED or 0/3 how many student places have been taken.

To confirm availability, or if you and your friends want to do a course on a date that isn’t listed please use the booking enquiry form here.

We aim to answer all queries within 24 hours.

Having confirmed the booking with us, you will be sent joining instructions and a link via Revolut Bank to pay using Bank Transfer or card payment.


RYA Level 2 Powerboat Course – Cost £295.00

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. Requirements & Outcomes:

  • Assumed knowledge: None.
  • Minimum duration: 2 days
  • Minimum age: 12 – Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate
  • Course content: Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard.
  • Ability after the course: Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of craft.

If you would like to pay using a credit/debit card or your PayPal Account then use the button above. 


RYA Level 1 Start Powerboating – Cost £175.00

This course is an introduction to boating techniques for launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer, everyday boat handling and the use of safety equipment.

A one day introduction to powerboating. Requirements & Outcomes:

  • Assumed knowledge: None.
  • Minimum duration: 1 day
  • Minimum age: 8 – Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate
  • Course content: Launch and recovery (8-11 observe), preparation of boat and crew, boat handling,  picking up and securing to a mooring buoy, leaving and coming alongside, being towed
  • Ability after the course: Able to drive under supervision  

 

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