RYA Powerboat Level 2
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Joining Instructions: Please click here for training 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
To ensure you get the most out of your time on the water, we recommend you come prepared with:
A little preparation goes a long way to helping you stay comfortable, focused, and ready for an action-packed course!
We know that picking the perfect course or activity can feel a bit like navigating the Solent in thick fog—so we’re here to help. If you’re not sure which course suits your experience or ambitions best, our friendly team is happy to steer you in the right direction.
You can get in touch with us by:
No matter how you reach out, we’ll do our best to point you towards the most fitting option, or even tailor something bespoke if you have unique requirements. So don’t hesitate to ask—your next adventure could just be a conversation away!
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
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:
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.
We want you to feel comfortable, safe, and ready for action from the moment you step aboard. That’s why your course fee covers all the essential clothing and equipment you’ll need for your training:
Just bring yourself, some enthusiasm, and a change of clothes for after—everything else is sorted.
Wondering what a day on your RYA Powerboat Level 2 course looks like? Here’s how your time afloat (and on shore) is typically spent:
Every session is guided by our experienced RYA instructors and tailored for maximum enjoyment and learning, so you get the most from each day!
Courses run in a choice of two formats:
We are now able to offer overnight accommodation aboard one of our fleet yachts on a bunk-only basis, for a small additional fee. This is subject to boat availability during summer months when we get very busy.
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 £249 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!
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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