RYA Powerboat Instructor

What’s Included

We want you to get the most from your course, so your fee covers more than just top-notch instruction. Enjoy comfortable accommodation and freshly prepared meals throughout your training, all included. That way, you can focus fully on developing your skills and making the most of the powerboat instructor experience—without worrying about logistics.

Our RYA Powerboat Instructor courses have a ratio of Six students to one Instructor over two or three boats)

During the course you will possibly be asked to teach some of the below :

• Collision regulations and rules of the road
• Anchoring
• 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
• Towing
• Planing speed manoeuvres
• Pilotage and passage planning

Instructor certificates are valid for five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate and continuous RYA membership is maintained.

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.

Professional Progression for Powerboat Instructors

After becoming an RYA Powerboat Instructor, there’s no need to put down the tiller—there’s a whole regatta of opportunities waiting if you’re keen to keep developing your skills.

Here are some popular next steps:

• Multihull Endorsement: Perfect for those ready to harness the extra speed and stability that comes with teaching on multihulls or small keelboats. This endorsement opens up new waters—and new teaching horizons.
• Keelboat Endorsement: If you’re looking to expand beyond power and onto larger, more stable platforms, the keelboat endorsement provides training and recognition for working with these vessels. Think of it as adding another string to your maritime bow.
• Senior Instructor Qualification: For those with a knack for leadership and group management, this advanced course lets you step up to organising, overseeing, and supporting other instructors, particularly in group training settings. It’s ideal if you love the logistics almost as much as the sailing itself.

These options not only broaden your instructing toolkit, but also make you a more versatile and in-demand instructor—whether you’re teaching locally at Gosport or setting your sights further afield.

Expanding Your Instructor Qualifications

So, you’ve secured your Powerboat Instructor ticket and you’re hungry for more ways to share your love of the water? There are a host of instructor and endorsement courses available that can broaden your teaching qualifications—perfect for anyone who enjoys variety or wants to keep their career in watersports fresh and flexible.

Options to Broaden Your Horizons

Here are some popular pathways worth considering:

• Dinghy Instructor
  Take your passion for small boat handling and sail instruction to the next level. Dinghy Instructor courses give you the tools to teach both beginners and intermediate sailors the ropes (and the sheets, and the halyards…). You’ll learn how to deliver concise, safe sessions while helping students build confidence on inland waters or coastal locations.
• Windsurf Instructor
  If you can’t resist the thrill of windsurfing, this qualification allows you to introduce others to a sport that’s as exhilarating as it is rewarding. Instructor courses place emphasis on clear demonstrations, student safety, and dynamic lesson planning—both on the beach and afloat.
• Multihull and Keelboat Endorsements
  Already an Instructor? Gaining a Multihull or Keelboat Endorsement lets you teach sailing on larger, more stable craft—opening the door to group tuition and family-friendly adventures. These endorsements show your versatility and provide a new spectrum of teaching opportunities beyond single-hull dinghies.
• Senior Instructor
  Ready to take a leadership step? Senior Instructor qualifications equip you to supervise other instructors, plan courses, and oversee safe operation during busy group sessions. It’s a fantastic way to hone your management skills and contribute to running larger-scale training operations, whether you’re delivering regatta coaching or youth club weeks.
• Cruising instructor
  How about becoming a yacht master and then teaching Day skipper practical and competent crew, go sailing in style and luxury.

Why Consider Additional Qualifications?

Gaining extra instructor or endorsement certificates doesn’t just enhance your teaching toolbox—it also stretches your own skills, introduces you to new techniques, and, crucially, opens more doors to employment at a range of sailing centres and clubs.

If you’re keen to diversify what you can offer, chat with us about the right next step for your own skill set and ambitions. We love helping instructors grow, and we’re always happy to advise on an individual progression plan.

Why Choose Us for Your Powerboat Instructor Training?

There’s a reason so many aspiring instructors choose to train with us. First off, our facilities are tailored for serious (and seriously fun) learning—think modern classrooms just a stone’s throw from the water, and all the equipment you’ll need at your fingertips. We even offer accommodation and meals right here at Premier Marina Gosport, so you can focus on propelling your skills forward (pun intended) without distraction.

When it comes to the people showing you the ropes, you’re in some of the best hands in the industry. Our instructor team is stacked with experienced pros who know the RYA syllabus inside and out, bringing a mix of up-to-date technique and plenty of real-world anecdotes to the table. Whether you’re learning to command a RIB in challenging Solent tides or keen to hear tales of powerboat adventures gone sideways (and safely recovered), you’ll benefit from personalised, hands-on teaching at every step.

Plus, our long-standing partnership with trusted industry names ensures you’re learning best practice from boaters who live and breathe the life—think a blend of knowledge, safety, and enthusiasm that you simply won’t get anywhere else.