RYA Powerboat Level 2
2 days £350
This is primarily a boat handling course where you will learn how to drive a powerboat unsupervised with confidence.
This course is largely practical, on board the powerboat. There are some short theory sections to complete. The course provides everything you need to become confident and competent at boat handling whilst being aware of the associated safety considerations and equipment. It is broadly equivalent to a series of driving lessons, but a lot more fun. You may wish to consider following up this course with the RYA Intermediate Powerboat course which covers high-speed navigation and passage-making in more detail.
The ICC can be added to this qualification for a fee paid to the RYA - read more here
Although most people start with Powerboat 2, we can also offer RYA Powerboat 1, minimum age 8 years. If you are interested in this course, please contact us
-
Boat Handling including in confined spaces
Approaching and securing to a buoy
Anchoring, leaving and coming alongside
Handling a boat at planing speed
Man overboard, Launching & recovery
Navigation, including charts, tides, buoyage
Undertaking a passage
Collision regulations’ (IRPCS)
-
-
Minimum age 12
Although most people start with Powerboat 2, we also offer RYA Powerboat 1, minimum age 8 years. If you are interested in this course, please contact us
-
2 days instruction on Maverick, our Humber Ocean Pro 6.8
Fuel
Loan of lifejacket
Start Powerboating Theory book & Certificate
Use of wet weather gear
-
Lifejackets and wet weather gear (excluding shoes/boots) are provided for all of our practical courses. However you are more than welcome to bring your own. Please bring clothing relevant to the time of year – this should include some or all of the following: waterproof clothing, waterproof boots/shoes, hat, gloves, sunglasses, sun cream. We don’t expect your clothes to get wet but it's always worth bringing a spare change of clothes just in case. All powerboat courses are non-residential.
Remember to bring all certificates needed if completing a CoC. If you are unsure what to bring, please contact us.
-
-
The courses all start at 9am unless otherwise specified. Powerboat Level 2 and Intermediate PB courses should finish around 5pm. Part of the Advanced Powerboat course will require a night navigation exercise which will normally be conducted on night one. The duration of the night passage is normally between 2.5 and 3 hours.
-
A normal Powerboat level 2 course will start and finish at Rhu Marina. During the course we will take in the sights and sounds of the River Clyde, the Gareloch and Loch Long, visiting places such as the Gantocks, Holy Loch Marina, and James Watt Dock. We chose Rhu Marina as our base because of its location and easy access to the Clyde and because of the endless possibilities for teaching in all weather conditions.
-
YES. powerboating is inherently safe when practised correctly - which You & Sea RYA Training Courses always are. Be assured you will be supervised and supported by a competent and professional Skipper or instructor who is RYA qualified. We recognise that some customers, particularly those new to boating, may be apprehensive about going to sea in a small vessel like this. So one of our main aims is to allay those fears and instil confidence - all our courses include a thorough introductory explanation and safety briefing - but we find that the best way to alleviate concerns is to actually go out on the water, get on with the course, and start to enjoy yourself. Our instructors pay close attention to the weather forecasts and will never go out in conditions that are unsafe. Our powerboat is subject to very stringent safety & equipment requirements with regular inspections administered by both the RYA and MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency). This also applies to our safety management systems and standard operating procedures - the safety and comfort of our customers is paramount.
-
There is plenty of free parking available outside our office. Please note, this area is a working yard and we would kindly ask you to be considerate about where you park your vehicle. If you are unsure where to park, please ask us when you arrive.
-
Light refreshments are included (tea/coffee/biscuits). You are welcome to bring your own packed lunch. There are places nearby where you can buy sandwiches etc
-
If you anticipate that you are going to be late for a course then phone 01436 640303 or 07732 518858 at the earliest opportunity to let the instructor know.
EMPLOYERS - Looking to book a course for an employee? Don’t use the booking links below - please click here, and submit the completed form.
We will book in your employee(s) and send you an invoice direct