RYA Level 2 Powerboat Course

RYA Level 2 Powerboat Course

The RYA Level 2 Powerboat Course is essentially your driving license for the water! A fantastic course that will give you a really solid grounding in all aspects of Powerboat 'driving'. The course is great fun and you will definitely have a smile on your face whilst practicing high speed maneuvers and the man over board recovery. The completion of this course will enable you to hire powerboats and is an essential qualification if you are looking for any sort of career in watersports instruction.

Agenda

Once you have arrived and been welcomed to the centre your RYA Level 2 Powerboat course will begin with a safety brief and introduction to the boat / instructor that you will spend the next 2 days with! Spread over two days, the course offers a huge range of the necessary skills for owning or hiring a powerboat; From the excitement of high speed handling to the satisfaction of completing a maneuver well, whether it is coming alongside or a practice 'man over board' recovery. The course also covers a lot of information regarding boat safety, including equipment to carry and the collision rules. You can also use your level 2 qualification to gain the ICC certificate (approx cost £27 including 1 year's subscription to the RYA) for vessels up to 10m.

Power Boating Experiences  >  Water

Restrictions
Minimum Age: 12

Please inform the centre if you can not swim or if you have any medical conditions that you think they should be aware of.

Duration
This is a two day course.

What to Wear / Equipment
Be prepared for changeable weather, with plenty of layers.

• Waterproofs
• Woolly Hat & Gloves (for warmth and rope friction protection)
• Shades With a Retaining Strap
• Sun Cream
• Deck Boots & Non-Slip Deck Shoes / Trainers That Don’t Mark

Group Size / Spectators
There is a maximum of three students per instructor on the RYA Level 2 Powerboat Course.

Weather
The course may be affected by extreme weather conditions, please contact the centre before setting off if you have any doubts,

Availability
The RYA Level 2 Powerboat Course is available at weekends, all year round.

• Brighton (East Sussex)