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RYA Powerboat Level 2

• RYA Intermediate Powerboat
• RYA Advanced Powerboat
• RYA PWC (jet ski) course
• Own boat private tuition
• International Certificate of Competence (I.C.C.)
• Tender operating course
• Sea Survival Course
• First Aid Course
• PWC Instructor Course
• Powerboat Instructor Course
• Powerboat Advanced Instructor Course
• (I.C.C.) CEVNI Online Test
• Professional Practices and Responsibillities (PPR course)
• Application

Seaschool Grimaud RYA - St Tropez south France

Adventure Sports - St Tropez Sea School is an RYA (Royal Yachting Association) recognised training centre, offering several courses at the Côte d’Azur in the Bay of St Tropez.

“The RYA Level 2 course is our most popular course. It is run over 2 days over so it will give you plenty of time for both practical and theory instruction.“

Course description.

During this course you will learn the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the international Certificate of Competence ( ICC ).

Course content

It includes close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations. Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard.

Course options

Rya powerboat level 2 price/person:.

Duration Two days

Price inc: RYA/MCA Instructor Boat and fuel (home port) RYA Start Powerboating Book License VAT

Price exc: Food Drinks

RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 PRICE/PERSON:

“The harbours of St Tropez and Port Grimaud are always very crowded. An excellent opportunity to see if you understood the collision regulations”

More details about the course.

The RYA Powerboat level 2 course is aimed both at those new to boating and those that have boated a while that want to improve their boat handling. Your instructor will cover the following topics with you during your time with him/her: Boat Handling including in confined spaces Approaching and securing to a buy Anchoring Leaving and coming alongside Handling a boat at planing speed Man overboard Launching & recovery Navigation to include charts, tides, buoyage Undertaking a passage The ‘Collision regulations’

The vast majority of the time on this course is spent on the water.

The time that you do spend in on theory will cover: The types of craft and their respective advantages/disadvantages; engines & drives; use of power tilt & trim tabs; safety checks; personal buoyancy; awareness of other water users; application of the collision regulations (IRPCS); local bylaws; towing and being towed; communication with other craft; emergency action; distress signals; fire precautions and firefighting and rope work.

On the second day of the course we spend time looking at charts, tides, buoyage and using a compass. Using these skills we then prepare a short pilotage plan and execute it to put into practice the skills developed it in the classroom.

Essentially day one of the course is aimed at developing your ability to competently handle the craft in close quarter situations whilst day two develops the ability to navigate and then puts this into practice ensuring you have the ability to undertake short inshore passages.

Once you have reached the standard at which we can award the Level 2 certificate. Should you wish, you can go on to apply for your ICC from the RYA. The relevant form can be downloaded which coupled with a photo and a copy of your certificate will get you your licence. If you are a member of the RYA then your ICC is free else it costs approximately £43. Coincidently joining the RYA costs about the same so we would generally advise that you join then get the ICC free.

“It is very important to me that my students do not make mistakes like in this picture below. I explain everything and exercise with them as often as needed so they are capable to drive their boat safely”

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Pre-course experience / requirements

This course is aimed at the beginner with no previous experience in boating.

Minimum age : 12

Children under 18 can attend a normal course at any time but we must have the parent/guardian’s specific permission – please call to discuss.

Children between 12 - 16 holder of the level 2 license should only use powered craft under the supervision of a responsible adult.

Duration : 2 days

Please bring.

• 2 pasport pictures
• Writing Materials
• Drinks for on the boat

Course date

On request, contact us and we'll organise a course for you!

Address France

Résidence Aux Merveilleux 747, Route de la Garde Freinet 83 310 Grimaud France

Address Belgium

Performance Service bvba Camerlo 28 3600 Genk Belgium

+33 6 13 17 83 68

+33 6 32 23 42 75

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Terms And Conditions 2022

RYA Power Boat Level 2

Our rya power boat level 2 course.

About The Course

About rya power boat level 2, instructor – student ratio.

Maxiumum 3 students to 1 Instructor. You often will find that you learn as much from watching another student execute a manoeuvre as you do from doing it yourself.

Minimum Age

We are generally happy for a child over 12 to attend a course with their parent/guardian on our boats at any time – please call to discuss. Children over 16 can attend a normal course at any time but we must have the parent/guardian’s specific permission – please call to discuss. If you want a child of under 16 to attend on their own then they must attend one of our dedicated Children’s Courses.

Where To Find Us

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Our Training Centre:

Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club The Royal Plain, Lowestoft Suffolk, NR33 0AQ

Speak to us:

01493 253004 - training centre, 07775 581912 - course admin.

For Powerboat or Shore based course enquiries please email our Chief Instructor:

[email protected]

For non course enquiries please email our owner and training principal

[email protected]

T: + 31 6 44 350 121

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• RYA Powerboat Training
• RYA Zodiac training
• Zodiac Advanced
• On board training
• Private Boat Training
• RIB Charter

RYA Level 2 Powerboat Training

For those who want to learn how to drive a fast motor boat up to 10 meters.

Rib School Scheveningen is located at the beach of The Hague, 40 kilometers south of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with a direct public transport connection.

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course lasts 2 days and has been developed for people who want to learn how to independently drive a fast motor boat up to 10 meters. We teach at least 2 and at most 3 people at the same time. We provide our internationally recognised boating courses on our Rib Humber Ocean Pro (8m) and on our Rib Tornado (8.5m) both with a 300 HP Yamaha engine.

Are you interested in our RYA Powerboat Level 2 boat training on a Zodiac Milpro MK5 for Expedition staff? Then check out our page:  RYA Zodiac Expedition Training.

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RYA Level 2 Powerboat training

The course offers the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to drive safely with a fast motorboat. You do not need a (Dutch) boat license or practical experience to start this course. The vast majority of the students obtain their certificate in 2 days. In exceptional cases it may turn out that someone will still need an extra course day. If this is the case we will inform the student at the end of the first day.

The RYA Power boating course is internationally recognised and is mandatory for renting a fast motorboat abroad. Furthermore, it is also a required diploma for future deckhands, employees on superyachts / tenders and cruise ships, expats and at the request of insurance companies. Experienced boat owners, who want to learn to master the navigation techniques, also reserve this practical boating course at RIB School Scheveningen. And also because it’s just very educational and fun!

For Dutch passport holders, the powerboat certificate is not a valid document in the Netherlands. According to the law, a Dutch national must be in possession of the Dutch boat license (vaarbewijs), which is completely theoretical.

We strive to teach a maximum of 2 – 3 people at the same time in order to give optimal attention. You are alternately skipper and co-skipper. The course is pretty intensive. This allows you to progress quickly and to learn from each other.

Why choose for Rib School Scheveningen?

• We have more than 15 years of experience training the Police, Department of Waterways and Public Works, expats, deckhands, expedition staff, off shore crew, etc.
• Out of more than 300 reviews our score is 9.8
• The Rib training is held on our 8.0m or 8.5m Rib with 300 HP
• The Zodiac training is held on our Zodiac Miler’s MK 5 HD
• We are in the near proximity of the North Sea. An exiting and challenging place to navigate.
• Outside the port we do not have restricted areas with speed limits, so great for training our high speed turns and MOB.
• The port is great for all manoeuvring exercises with various types of vessels and sailing yachts.
• Our office is located at only 50 meters from our boats, which is convenient and efficient
• During the training everyone will be provided with all the necessary gear from Helly Hansen.
• During the day it is free parking, just in front of the entrance of our office!
• Scheveningen is a popular destination for water sports, restaurants and beach life, with a big variety of hotel accommodation.

When is our next course?

We do not have fixed training dates, but rather agree on a date in consultation with each other. Please register on the form and let us know in which time period you would like to do the training. We organise a course nearly every week between March and October and it is usually possible to make a reservation at the Rib School Scheveningen in the short term. We have 7 instructors and 4 training boats.

How to obtain your International Boat license for the Netherlands? Book a Cevni Test:

For some foreigners it is possible to apply for an ICC (International Certificate of Competence) after successfully obtaining the Powerboat Level 2 certificate and the Cevni test. It depends on your nationality whether the RYA can issue an ICC.   Please check the following website of the RYA if your nationality is on the list:

We are a RYA recognised training centre for the online Cevni test. (CEVNI stands for “Code Europeen des Voies de la Navigation Interieure, which is the code governing navigation on the interconnected European inland waterways.) Recommended reading to prepare for the Cevni Test: (RYA Book, G17, £10,49)

After successfully passing the RYA Level 2 and the Cevni test you may apply for the ICC. The costs for the ICC are GBP 45, – and can be paid directly to the RYA with your credit card details on the ICC application form and you will receive the ICC within 3 weeks.

• Boat Preparation
• Use of kill switch cord
• Launching and recovery
• General Boat Control
• Mooring and Casting-off
• Confined space maneuvering
• Man overboard Procedure
• Using a Bearing compass
• High speed handling
• Engine checks and communication
• Collision regulations
• Buoyage and Markers
• Emergency Procedures
• Personal buoyancy
• Precautions & fire fighting
• Lines and Knots
• Calculating tidal ranges
• Motors and drives
• Basic chart work and navigation

Costs RYA Powerboat training

The costs for the RYA Level 2 powerboat course (2 days) are € 750, – p.p.

The Cevni test is mandatory for some nationals in order to obtain their ICC. (International Certificate of Competence). The costs are € 75,- p.p. Check the RYA list of nationals to see if your country is on the list and if you may apply for the ICC.

After successfully passing the RYA Level 2 and the Cevni test you may apply for the ICC. The costs for the ICC are GBP 45, – and can be paid directly to the RYA with your credit card details on the ICC application form and you will receive the ICC within 3 weeks..

Includes: RYA certified instructor, VAT, fuel, sailing gear, Secumar 275N Life-vest, RYA manual, insurance, lunch and coffee/tea!

Program RYA Powerboat Level 2 course

16.00 - 16.30 uur, what to bring with you.

• Valid identity card
• Passport sized photograph
• Cold weather: extra thermals, hat, gloves
• Warm weather: a cap, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Boots (don’t have your own? No worries, we have all sizes at our office)

We provide the RYA manual, lunch, coffee and tea. During the training everyone will be provided with all the necessary gear from Helly Hansen, rubber boots and a life-vest.

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• Basic Safety Training
• Refresher (Fire & PST)
• Elementary First Aid
• Fire Prevention & Fire-fighting
• Personal Survival Techniques
• Advanced Fire Fighting
• Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher
• Proficiency in Security Awareness
• Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
• Crowd Management / Crisis Management and Human Behaviour
• Powerboat Level 2
• PWC/Jet Ski License
• PWI/Jet Ski Instructor
• PWC + PWI Pack
• Pack PB2 & PWC
• Day Skipper
• Shorebased Yachtmaster Theory
• Yachtmaster Practical Preparation & Offshore Exam
• Yachtmaster Offshore Package
• Full Deckhand Pack
• Full Interior Pack
• Basic Deckhand Pack
• Basic Interior Pack
• Full Tender and Jet Ski Pack
• Tender Pack
• Jetski Pack
• Yacht Deckhand Training
• Yacht Steward/ess Training
• Basic Food & Beverage Services
• Basic Housekeeping & Laundry Services
• Basic Wine, Bartending & Mixology
• Food Safety Level 2
• ⚡Lithium-ion Battery Safety Awareness on Superyachts
• VHF Short Range Certificate
• RYA Professional Practice & Responsibilities
• RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship
• RYA Online Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory
• RYA Online Day Skipper Theory
• STCW PDSD for Superyachts
• STCW PDSD for Cruise Ships
• STCW Proficiency as Ship Security Officer on Superyachts
• Useful Information
• Steward/ess

RYA Powerboat Level 2

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RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is a great and easy start in maritime navigation. It teaches the basic skills of powerboat handling and safety. The PB2 license allows crew members drive superyacht tenders and advance their career at sea. The course is highly recommended for both deckhands and stewards/stewardesses entering the superyacht industry. 

What you need to know

All our courses are conducted in English.

Place: 06220 Golfe-Juan                                                                                        Classroom Address: 405 Chemin du Gaz Pre-study:   Read "RYA Start Powerboating" handbook (you will be provided with an e-book or paper copy) Duration: 2 days Price: 460 euros

We recommend you take the  RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship  online course before attending Powerboat Level 2 training. 

About the course

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 is a two-day comprehensive course that we run in the picturesque area of Golfe-Juan, next to Antibes in the South of France. The course has both theoretical and practical aspects to it and covers all aspects of power boating, boat handling, safety and pilotage.

The practical training for this course is carried out on the 6.5m Capelli tender. 

The RYA Powerboat Level Two certificates are recognized by the UK  Coastguard and are used as a Tender License on board larger yachts.

Getting ready for the course

In winter, make sure to keep your feet warm with deck shoes. In summer, you are welcome to come barefoot. The RYA Start Powerboating handbook should be read befor joining the class. We advise you to look up online  useful knots . . All the knots you need to learn are mentioned in the hand book.

Pack offers

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 is a valuable qualification for those looking to secure a job on a superyacht. Therefore, Seascope France offers this course as a part of different Get Started on Yachts packs which include mandatory STCW Basic Safety Training , Jet Ski/PWC , and Yacht Steward/ess training : 

• Tender Pack:   STCW Basic Safety Training + Powerboat Level 2
• Jetski Pack:   STCW Basic Safety Training + Jet Ski /PWC 
• Full Tender and Jetski Pack:  STCW Basic Safety Training + Powerboat + Jet Ski
• Basic Interior Pack:  STCW Basic Safety Training + Yacht Steward/ess Training
• Full Interior Pack:  STCW Basic Safety + Yacht Steward/ess Training + PB2

Customer Reviews

Very patient instructor , Fun couple of days

This is a great course to start getting some sea experience, a lot of tender drive, Max made it very entertaining and give us a lot of valuable advice and make us feel confident docking and driving in a safe manner! Thanks Seascope you are a great team !

So much more to driving a tender than I had anticipated. Excellent course taught by Sammi who made me confident by the end of the 2 days that I was ready

Her experience on the water made it so interesting and knowledgeable! Amazing days on the water

We got the e-book via e-mail to study beforehandm but we also got the book in class which is great, because I learn better with real notes. I understand all the learning outcomes. I just have to practice a little more to get more confident !

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RYA Powerboat level 2

The RYA Powerboat level 2 is a two-day, entry level course that will give you the background knowledge and boat handling skills you need to safely drive a powerboat, including low speed techniques and driving at planing speed.

RYA powerboat courses are aimed at drivers of small powered craft such as sports boats and RIBs, that don’t generally undertake long or offshore passages.

Taught in English

All RYA courses are taught in English. We recommend a minimum level of B1 for 1-day and 2-day courses and a minimum level of B2 for longer courses, theory courses and specialised training, such as SRC (VHF) radio.

Quick facts: RYA powerboat level 2

Here’s a summary of what you need to know.

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate

For UK nationals / residents, qualifies you for the ICC

The course lasts two full days (16 hours)

You get at least 12 hours out on the water

Maximum 3 students per course

With only 3 students, lots of individual coaching!

Book 1 or 2 places on an open course

Or choose rental with tuition

Drive RIBs or hard sided powerboats

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The details: RYA powerboat level 2 

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• You'll learn
• Requirements
• Recognition

The course lasts two full days. Each day starts at 09.00 and finishes at 17.00 with a break for lunch (lunch is not included). The RYA Powerboat level 2 course is taught in small groups with a maximum of three students per group.

Course dates

We offer courses year-round, with two sessions each week in the summer months and at least two sessions per month during the rest of the year. If you’re interested in a private course or if you’re a group of two or more, please contact us to set up a date. You can email us at [email protected] or call us at 00 34 639 20 22 97 to discuss availability.

Is this course for me?

This course is suitable for beginners and for drivers with experience who are looking for formal training and certification. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.

You can choose to complete the course either as part of an open group or you can rent a boat for the day and complete the course with family and friends. You can also choose to run this course on your own boat.

Open groups With an open group booking, you book a place on a course and we’ll admit up to a maximum of three students onto that same course. This is the most economical option if there are less than 3 participants; however, it’s also the least flexible option if your availability is limited. The price of a seat on an open course includes fuel and mooring fees away from our base. Price per person in an open group: 545€

Rental with tuition With this option, you rent a powerboat from us and we provide the instructor and teaching materials. This option gives you the maximum flexibility in terms of dates and the kind of boat we’ll use in training (subject to availability). As with any charter, you’re responsible for paying the fuel for the boat. Please contact us if you’d like a quotation for a rental and course pack.

Own boat tuition If you already own a powerboat, or if you have a friend who owns a boat, we’re more than happy to run your Powerboat level 1 course on your own boat. Please contact us if you’d like a quotation for a rental and course pack.

What’s included

Your RYA Powerboat Level 1 course with The Boat School includes:

• RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate
• Use of lightweight inflatable life jackets
• Cold water on the boat
• Fuel and mooring fees (open groups only)

What’s not included

Meals are not included. On the first day of the course, we’ll return to Denia for some tapas in a local restaurant or bar. On the second day, we’ll anchor (or tie up to a mooring buoy) and have lunch on the boat.

Practical skills, including… Leaving a mooring & coming alongside Picking up a mooring buoy Anchoring & weighing anchor Slow speed manoeuvres Close quarters boat handling Planing speed (fast) manoeuvres Man overboard recovery

& just the right amount of theory, including… The Rules of the Road Weather information Pilotage and passage planning

The course lasts 2 full days. Each day starts at 09.00 and finishes at 17.00.

The minimum age for this course is 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with a certificate endorsed “Not to be in charge of a powerboat unless under the supervision of a responsible adult”. We only run this course for under 16’s if the parent or guardian is taking the course at the same time.

Recognition in Spain

Unlike the United Kingdom, Spain requires that skippers hold a boat licence to operate boats flying a Spanish flag. The same rule applies if you buy a boat or rent a boat. Navigating the waters with an RYA qualification in Spain varies depending on several factors including the boat’s flag state, the pilot’s nationality, residence, and the boating location. Here’s a summary:

UK Citizens or Residents : Post-BREXIT, Spain recognizes RYA qualifications for UK citizens or residents. This makes it easier for them to rent boats or sail their own in Spanish waters. UK-flagged boats require no additional steps, but boats under the Spanish flag need registration for authorization; the process is automatic and simple.

Non-UK Citizens with Non-Spanish Flagged Boats : To navigate in Spanish waters, a valid boating license from the boat’s flag country or the skipper’s country of origin or residence is necessary. RYA qualifications are generally accepted if recognized in the skipper’s home country. Carrying proof of a qualification’s acceptance, such as a letter from an insurance broker, is advisable.

Non-UK Citizens with Spanish Flagged Boats : The General Directorate of Merchant Marine allows EEA citizens and those from specific countries to skipper Spanish-flagged recreational boats with a license from their home country. In practice, most boat clubs and charter companies accept RYA qualifications.

Overall, while RYA qualifications are highly regarded, their acceptability in Spain is nuanced and varies based on specific circumstances, especially concerning the boat’s flag state and the skipper’s nationality or residency.

 As a school recognised by the Spanish Maritime Authority, The Boat School can issue a Spanish Boat Licence to students who have successfully completed the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course. This option is not available for every course.

You can find out more about the Spanish Boat Licence here.

International recognition

On successful completion of an RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course, UK nationals and nationals of certain other countries (Recognition) automatically qualify for an ICC issued by the RYA (see the tab “ICC”).

The ICC is widely recognised as evidence of competence in most European countries.

On successful completion of the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course, UK nationals and nationals of certain other countries automatically qualify for an ICC (International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft) issued by the RYA.

The UK ICC is issued by the RYA issued in conformity with Resolution No. 40 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Working Party on Inland Water Transport. The certificate is available to a person who fulfils the following eligibility criteria:

1) has reached the age of 16. 2) is physically and mentally fit to operate a pleasure craft. 3) holds the Powerboat Level 2 course completion certificate. 4) meets the nationality requirements.

Who can get an ICC from the RYA?

The following countries have NOT yet adopted Resolution 40 of the UNECE. If you are a national of one of these countries and you are resident in that country or another country on this list the RYA WILL issue you with an ICC.

Albania Andorra Armenia Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Canada Cyprus Denmark Estonia France Georgia Greece Iceland Israel Italy Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Liechtenstein Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands* Poland Portugal Russian Federation San Marino Serbia Slovenia Spain Sweden Tajikistan The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Turkey Turkmenistan United States of America Uzbekistan

*The Netherlands has adopted Resolution 40 of the UNECE; however, the Dutch Government has given the RYA special permission to issue the ICC.

Who can’t get an ICC from the RYA?

The following countries have adopted Resolution 40 of the UNECE. If you are a national of one of these countries and are resident in that country or another country on this list the RYA WILL NOT issue you with an ICC. If you are a national of one of the countries on this list, you should be able to obtain an ICC from your own Government provided you are able to meet their requirements.

Austria Belarus Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Finland Germany Hungary Ireland Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Norway Romania Slovakia Switzerland Ukraine

Book your RYA Powerboat level 2

If you choose to book a place on an open group, we’ll put a maximum of three people on your course. We need two people booked onto a course before we can confirm your reservation.

To book the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course with the Boat School, please follow these steps:

1. Choose Your Start Date : From the calendar, select your preferred start date for the two-day course. 2. Pick a Location : Based on the date you’ve chosen, select from the available locations. 3. Specify Participants : Indicate the number of people attending the course. 4. Fill Out the Form : Complete the reservation form with contact details and, if booking for others, ensure you have their personal details ready. 5. Payment : Finalize your booking with an online payment.

Remember, the course duration is two days, starting from the date you select on the calendar. Prices may vary based on the course date and the number of participants.

With The Boat School, you can choose to book your RYA Powerboat level 2 course in an open group, rent a powerboat and get training on the boat you hire or even run the course on your own boat.

Rental with Course Pack or Own Boat tuition

The Powerboat level 2 Own Boat / Rental option gives you maximum flexibility whether you’re looking for a small group (up to 3 students) or you want one-to-one training. You can choose between:

• Renting a powerboat and doing the course on this boat
• Running a course on your own boat

If you’d like a personalised quote for a rental with course pack or for own boat tuition, please use the contact form below to tell us what you’re looking for.

What our students think

Real reviews from our students..

The Boat School is part of Greenwich Náutica, a well-established sea school operating in Madrid and the Valencian Community. With a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5, Greenwich Náutica is renowned for its dedicated team of instructors, premium boats, and a wide range of courses that cater to all levels of sailors. As the only RYA school in the Valencian Community that also operates within the Spanish system, we possess unparalleled local knowledge, which adds significant value to our international students’ learning experience.

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We'd be delighted to talk you through different course options and send you a personalised proposal if you need a package of courses.

The Boat School

Recognized by the Royal Yachting Association to conduct Powerboat Training, Sail Cruising courses in the Yachtmaster (sail) scheme and Shorebased (theory) courses.

Recognized by the Spanish Directorate General for Merchant Shipping, the Comunidad Valenciana and the Region of Murcia to conduct sail, motor, powerboat and VHF training.

Operational Base Denia

Marina de Dénia (Sail courses) Darsena de babor s/n 03700 · Denía Alicante · Spain Click to call

Marina El Portet (Powerboat courses) Moll de la pansa, s/n 3700 · Dénia Alicante · Spain Click to call

Classrooms & pick up for certificates Carrer de Fora Mur, 12 03700 · Dénia Alicante · Spain Click to call

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• RYA Powerboat Level 2

Designed to provide you with strong foundation in powerboating and the skills you need to take charge of a vessel during daylight hours.

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course has been designed to provide you with strong foundation in powerboating and the skills you need to take charge of a vessel during daylight hours.

The course is over two days and the syllabus is divided into 2 distinct areas; theory and practical boat handling.

Course Details

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Rya powerboat level 2, course description.

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. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. The course is 85% practical and taught on a 6.5 RIB with 3 persons maximum per course

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Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. Qualification needed if you’re keen to help out at the club.

A 2 day course (a minimum of 16 hours)

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Minimum age: 13yrs

Cost: £180 members £340 non-members (£50 deposit required)

which includes

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• Powerboat gear to include
• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Buoyancy aid (minimum 50 Newtons) or Lifejacket
• Footwear that can get wet
• Sun protection including suncream/sun hat
• Warm hat and layers for colder days
• Notebook and pen
• One Passport Photo for your certificate
• Waterbottle
• Packed lunch (extra snacks/drinks available when club bar is open)

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Courses held at Exe Sailing Club with a minimum duration of 16 hours, with a maximum ratio of, 1 instructor to 3 students.

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RYA Powerboat Level 2 

RYA Powerboat Level 2 offers a general introduction to power boating and teaches boat handling and safety skills. The 2 day practical RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is generally considered being the licence for powerboat drivers .

The qualification is widely recognised throughout the world .

Course content

Achieving confidence in close quarters boat handling in harbours is an important element of this course. In addition, we will teach you driving at planing speed and doing high-speed manoeuvres on open water. You will also practice man overboard recovery, and cover the collision regulations as they apply to powerboats.

This course is available as 2 consecutive days.

Amongst other you will learn

• Preparation: launch and recovery, safety equipment, lines and fenders and fuel tanks.
• Boat handling and manoeuvres: starting and stopping, use of kill cord, steering controls, securing to a buoy.
• Boat handling and manoeuvres: effects of current or tide, high and low speed manoeuvring, propeller controls, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside and man overboard.
• Theory and background: types of craft and engine, maintenance checks, IRPCS (International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea), weather forecasts and emergency actions.

How to prepare yourself for this course

In order to get the most out of your course, we offer you the possibility to do our online pre-course knowledge quiz. The quiz helps you to test your knowledge and to assess whether you need more preparation in some areas. 

Ability after the course

At the end of the course you should achieve a level of seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a small powerboat safely by day in familiar tidal and non-tidal waters under normal conditions.

Supporting courses

We recommend attending the RYA Essential Navigation shorebased theory course before following the Powerboat Level 2 practical course.

Details of this course

Duration:     This non-residential course is available as 2 consecutive days

Location from where this course will be delivered:

• Kats (Zeeland, the Netherlands)

Previous experience:    none required

Assumed knowledge: Your knowledge should be at the level of the RYA Essential navigation theory course or equivalent course.

Language: This course is provided in English.

Number of students:   3

Cost: 645 euro 

What's included

• Tuition by one of our RYA instructors
• C-MASTERS Pre-course knowledge quiz
• Coffee / thee ashore 
• All mooring and fuel fees
• Free parking at our premises 
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 personalised Certificate of Competence

After successfully completing this course, we recommend to first extend your knowledge with our RYA shorebased navigation courses, in particular the RYA Day Skipper theory course , ideally combined with courses for obtaining your SRC, Sea Survival or First Aid certificate.

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate of Competence can be commercially endorsed for anyone with ambition to find work as a professional crew member.

After building up experience during daytime passage, it will be time to learn making longer passages both during day-time and night-time, by joining our RYA Powerboat Intermediate or Advanced course.

Register for joining this course

Course dates at our training centre in Zeeland:

• 27 and 28 September
• 8 and 9 November

What a great powerboat !

The instructor is very experienced and the powerboat is just great. This was worth every minute and every euro spent.

I strongly recommend this training centre to anyone considering doing a powerboat course.

Overview of all our RYA Powerboat practical training offerings

Rya powerboat level 2 training.

Provides the skills and knowledge needed for driving a powerboat including driving at planing speed, close quarters handling, and collision regulations.

RYA Powerboat Intermediate training

The Powerboat Intermediate course develops your advanced boat handling, cruising at planing speed and covers the practical use of traditional and electronic pilotage and passage planning during the day.

RYA Powerboat Advanced training / exam

Course focussed on challenging navigation and boat handling on coastal waters during day and night, including lee shore handling, adverse conditions and SAR patterns.

RYA Tender Operator

Manoeuvring more smoothly and learning important pilotage skills, ideal when operating a powerboat with responsibility for passengers.

RYA Personal Watercraft proficiency

The one day RYA proficiency course prepares you for riding safely and responsibly and is designed for first time and experienced riders alike.

RYA Shorebased courses

Extensive range of complementary RYA courses, such as the SRC VHF exam, Sea Survival, Radar, navigation skills and First Aid certification.

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Safer Waters is a Charity offering a unique service in Northern Ireland, established in 2020 to provide a Safety Boat service for water-based community events. We are also an RYA Training center offering Powerboat PB2 courses

As a charity we try to keep the cost of our courses down but it doesnt mean we reduce the quality. Our instructors strive to ensure participants learn new skills and importantly enjoy themselves. Safer Waters rely on the below RYA courses to fund our Safety Boat Service to community events. So thank you to all who attend our courses.

Powerboat level 2 handling (PB2)

Course Duration – 2 day

Without a doubt the most popular RYA Powerboat Course in the world, the RYA Powerboat Level 2 is a two-day practical and theory course that acts as the starting point for providing all the skills and background knowledge that you need to go afloat safely, including man overboard recovery and collision regulations.

It is also the most popular powerboat charter qualification and is also known as the ‘Powerboat Handling Level 2’. Those gaining their Powerboat Level 2 can then apply to the RYA for their ICC (International Certificate of Competence).

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Course Duration – 1 day

Our one-day First Aid course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries, or on cross-channel passages. This course is MCA approved and satisfies the requirements for Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster and Advanced Powerboat certificates of competence and some commercial work afloat.

Marine Radio SRC Course and Exam

This RYA Marine radio SRC (Short range certificate) course and exam for anyone who owns a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A vhf radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio either fixed or hand held. Bottom line is that you need an RYA VHF Radio License otherwise known a Short Range Certificate.

ICC  Assessment

Course Duration – 1 Day

The ICC (or to give it its full title International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft) is a certificate which is intended to provide evidence of competence when requested by officials in foreign countries. It was historically known as the International Certificate of Competence. 

(Where evidence of competence is necessary, is intended for British recreational boaters operating UK registered Pleasure Vessels and is based both on what we understand the law to say and boaters’ experiences in the country. The RYA generally recommends carrying the ICC as evidence of competence in other European countries).

If you’d like further info or want to find out more, use this form to get in touch with us.

Safety Boat

Course Duration – 2 Days

This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities. It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying. It is strongly recommended that a member of the rescue crew should hold a first aid certificate (or should have experience of first aid).

Applicants should have a basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers (though not essential). RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to this course

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This RYA Accredited 2 day classroom theory and hands on practical training program is perfect for individuals interested in improving their hands-on powerboat and tender operating skills. This course is great for beginners or seasoned tender operators! The practical portion of the course utilizes MPT’s powerboat and tender fleet up to 8 meters.

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2 day class in fort lauderdale, required materials.

PASSPORT for Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, Highlighter, Bathing Suit/Shorts, sunscreen, hat, boat attire, towel, boat shoes, weather attire (optional), one passport (40mm x 40mm) photograph for certificate (available here in ships store)

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The class is very practical--wish it were longer! Rachelle, Saturday May 2022 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Great class. Nice boat and very informative instructor. Pedro, Friday February 2022 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Keep up all the good work. It’s much appreciated. Zoe, Friday August 2021 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Great Instructor! Very professional and knowledgeable, thank you. David, Friday January 2021 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Very well done !!!! Very happy to be here with you !!!! Tnks!!! Cruz, Wednesday January 2014 RYA Powerboat Level 2

This was an amazing course. Would recommend it to anybody Eric, Friday May 2013 RYA Powerboat Level 2

PBLII was a good course. Jeff was very patient during the on-water-training, and overall good instructor. Jennifer, Wednesday April 2013 RYA Powerboat Level 2

you guys are great! Zachary, Thursday July 2012 RYA Powerboat Level 2

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RYA Powerboat Level 2 (PB 2)

Advice; To prevent disappointment book early . There are limited course dates available. 2021, 2021 and 2023 almost all courses were fully booked. Course dates for 2025 are already available in the Training Calender .

A 2-day course  starting at 09.00 until approximately 17.00 on a 7 meter XS RIB with a 200 horsepower engine. Location; Ambachtsweg 59, 1271 AL Huizen, office nr 5 (with a lovely view over the harbour and the old chalk ovens) at Watersport Centrum Huizen, inland waters (25 minutes by car from Amsterdam)

Language =Englisch

A maximum of 3 students  (and 1 certified instructor), minimum age 18 years (as stipulated by Dutch Law for boats who can run over 20 KM an hour)

The course is aimed  at providing you theoretical knowledge and lots of practical training during daylight in favourable weather safely using a powerboat. The aim is to be in the boat on the water for 70% (or more) of the duration of the course. It is the most popular practical course provided.

The PB 2 certificate is generally seen as a requirement for working on super yachts  (as well is often the RYA Short Range certificate and RYA First Aid certificate).

(this is not a course intended to learn to become a racing driver on a powerboat, then you need to look for another company/course)

On day 1 we are in and in the vicinity of Huizen harbour, learning the skills for safely manoeuvring and handling the boat. If this goes as required on day 2 we will make a trip.

Students are requested to make a small  passage plan for day 2 in the evening of day 1 at home, each for 1 part of the trip mentioned below. All have to make a safety brief (if you already want to read about take a look at this website (full of useful information)  SafeSkipper.

We start in Huizen harbour and go to Almere harbour. From there we will go to the fast speed boating lane, doing some boating in planing speed. From there we will be going to Naarden Harbour and we will be getting fuel and having lunch on board. Then via the island ” Schelp”  (using depth meeter for navigation) back to Huizen harbour. During the trip we will be doing all practical skills learned, like manoeuvring, turning in confined spaces, boating in planing speed, coming alongside,  navigation, MOB (Billy) exercises,  rules of the road, etc. So everyone will gain a lot of useful real experience.  As result of this trip we will be having lunch on board on day 2.

No prior experience  is required, this course suits starters as well as a those who wants to be more prepared to use a powerboat.

At home before the course.  You are requested to read the book you will receive, learn some knots (there are some videos available on youtube accessible via the page  FAQ ), look at video’s regarding flares and lifejackets, this will safe some time which we then can spend on the water!  You can also find a lot of useful and interesting information ons the page   downloads . Please take a look. On facebook you will  also find more photo’s and videos. We do not send any newsletters, if you want to know what is happening and coming please follow us on facebook .

Price 699 euro (includes the 2 days course, certification, petrol for the boat, boat insurance, start power boating book, use of sailing jacket and pants, use of life jacket, drinking water on the boat, sun lotion, certified instructor, free parking, marina fees, lunch (bread), coffee and tea (and of course cookies) , and VAT)

• f you use a banktransfer as payment from a non dutch bank account payment must be completed  directly.  Any later date for payment completion and your booking will be rejected.  Unfortunately some bad experiences in the past.
• If your postal address is outside the NL the course book will be handed over during the course (due to high postal charges)

The course dates are guaranteed  independent of the number of enrolments (that is our risk, not yours), only unsafe weather can lead to planning a new date (rain does not influence the course).

Take with you , 1) flat non slipping waterproof shoes (to keep your feet dry and warm), 2) 1 passport photo ! (required for your certificate if you pass the course successfully), 3) cap, 4) sunglasses,  5) waterproof  long fingered gloves (to keep your hands dry and warm) 6) Valid legal identification (pasport)

You are required

1) to be 18 or older (Dutch legal retirement for fast boats)

2) hold a valid health insurance

If the course is passed successfully a UK RYA PB 2 certification for Powerboats < 10 meter is issued (valid for inland and coastal waters). This is often a requirement for boat rental in many countries.

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ICC from the RYA

For driving a fast boat (can go faster then 20 KM an hour) in The Netherlands on inland waters you require an ICC (International Certificate of Competence). You need to be 18 years or older (Dutch law) . There are equipments requirements as well for fast boats (kill cord, lifejackets, fire extinguisher 2 kg) , please check the download equipment on boat document.

In order to request an ICC issued by the RYA (valid for 5 years), for powerboats up to 10 meters) you need to check your nationality first and check if you comply to the all the RYA  requirements. Check the RYA website for latest information. For example,  you have to provide sufficient evidence of your identity and nationality,  look at part 2 and 3 of the ICC application form. It is your legal responsibility to check the latest and complete information on the RYA regarding ICC issuing, Safe Haven Training can not make judgements about legal address, nationality etc, only you can. Safe Haven Training is not the RYA head office, so we can not speak on behalf of the RYA. Invest the time to prevent disappointments, please check via the link the RYA website (it is complete and very informative).

Nationalities like British, Italian, US, Swedish , Greek, French, Italian, Maltese, Taiwanese  for example are possible if you comply to all RYA requirements.

The below mentioned nationalities do NOT comply (list is subject to change)! If your nationality is in the list below the RYA can NOT issue an ICC. If you have a double nationality 1 of them should not be on the list below.

Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland and Ukraine. This RYA list (correct at 01/10/2020) is subject to change, check via the link the RYA website . (Look at ICC note 2 on the page of the link).

If you comply to the requirements the route for an ICC (valid 5 years) power for boats up to 10 meter of lenght is

• PB 2 certificate (by completing this course successfully)

For inland waters please also read the CEVNI page .

An RYA issued ICC without CEVNI is not valid for inland waters in The Netherlands!! For  Dutch fast boats (means if the boat CAN go faster than 20 KM an hour) you are required to be 18 years or older.

Also you have to comply certain mandatory equipment on fast boats. You can find more information on the website (in English, or Dutch or German) of Varendoejesamen

We receive a lot of questions from a many nationalities, if you ask a question regarding ICC per email please first read the RYA website , mention in your email: Nationality (or if you have 2 mention both), age, boating in the inland waters  or coastal, can the/your boat go faster then 20 km an hour, what is the length of your boat in meters (exactly).

Practical   training provided in this course

• Boat inspection before leaving
• Use of the kill cord, life jacket
• General boat handling and manoeuvring
• Coming alongside, leaving, securing a boat
• Turning in confined space, holding off
• Picking up a mooring buoy, anchoring
• Man overboard
• Planning speed manoeuvres

Theory training provided in this course

• Rules of the road (collision regulations)
• Emergency equipment (VHF radio/flares/fire extinguisher/life jackets)
• Navigation, charts, tides, depths, compass
• Passage Planning & Pilotage
• ICC and CEVNI, what is it

Practical things (our mantra’s😁)  to remember when you drive/manoeuvre a boat

• Slow is Pro
• Steer before Gear
• What you put in you have to get out
• Look before you  (make the slightest) Hook (you must see the engine of the book for correct looking!)
• Failing to prepare means you are fully prepared for failure

Training Dates RYA Powerboat Level 2, 09.00 -17.00 (2 days)

Via the page training dates , select a course and date and complete the online enrolment. Payment via check out (ideal).

• If you use a banktransfer as payment from a non dutch bank account payment must be completed  directly.  Any later date for payment completion and your booking will be rejected.  Unfortunately some bad experiences in the past.
• If your address is not in the NL the book will be handed over during the course (due to high postal charges!)

We do not accept creditcards as the this would mean we have to increase the prices with the creditcard fees.

Hotel . If you are looking for an hotel during the course please look under FAQ for more information

Via this website you can plan any public transport. You need to take the bus.

Click on pictures for higher resolution. Photo’s and video shows part of the training and training area for the PB 2 certificate. Only the last picture is not related to the course or training area. In this picture the boat was involved in a exiting rescue of an 86 year old driver out of a sinking car in the water (everyone survived👍)

Part of the PB 2 course manoeuvring on the high speed training area for the PB 2 course at Gooimeer.

Tackling RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling

Former rya communications officer and editor of inbrief, emma slater, shares her experience of the rya powerboat level 2 course..

I don’t profess to be an amazing sailor, but I have completed a few courses and have some sea miles under my belt. However, when it comes to power boating, I’m a complete novice.

Working for the RYA's communications team, I’m often out in RIBs working with the RYA’s video producer, interviewing boaters, and taking photos. I have watched and admired the skills of our RIB drivers as they whizz around racecourses keeping ahead of the action and manoeuvre effortlessly into what sometimes appear to be the tiniest of gaps and gently apply the throttle for a smooth ride.

After numerous outings holding on at the back, I decided it was time I got my hands on the throttle, so, along with my colleagues James and Chris, I signed up to tackle the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course to get some skills of my own.

Hear how James, Chris and I got on when we visited one of our local training centres, Southampton Water Activity Centre (SWAC), where our instructor Jon Kirby put us through our paces and honed our skills to claim our PB Level 2 certificates.

Why did you want to take the course?

Chris: It’s a course that I have wanted to do for a while as a sailor with access to RIBs, as it gives you an understanding of using powerboats but more importantly, for me, access to an ICC .

Emma: I wanted to take the course so that when I’m out on the water doing interviews if I needed to take control of the boat, I would know what to do. Also, I think it’s a really useful skill to have.

James: As the RYA’s video producer I’m often out in RIBs so I needed to know how to drive one in case of an emergency.

What were your expectations or concerns for the course?

Emma: I was hoping that we would have lots of time actually doing the skills. I knew there would be classroom elements to the course, but I’m a practical person and learn best by doing. My biggest concern was the possibility of doing something wrong and crashing the boat!

Chris: Truthfully, I wasn’t expecting so much hands-on experience. I was expecting a fair amount of it to be classroom based, so was surprised at the amount of time we had in the boats. I knew the course was about boat handling skills and safety, as I have friends that have done the course. The only concern was how cold the weather was going to be!

James: I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but being a novice on the water I was concerned about the pace of the course and if I’d be able to keep up with the boating terminology.

Can you talk us through what you did on the course?

Chris: The course I did at SWAC was a 2-day course. Firstly, we were introduced to the RIB. We were shown around all areas of the RIB explaining what things were and what they did, but most importantly the kill cord and grab bag . After this we talked through and then launched the RIB from a trailer. It was then out on the water where we did some basic manoeuvres so we knew how the boat would handle, figure of 8’s forwards and backwards etc. Then it was into the classroom to talk about weather and first aid . From here it was back out on the boat to do some tight space handling, followed by some slow speed approaches to a mooring buoy. We also discussed COLREGS in the classroom and when we were on the water.

On the second day we were using a bigger RIB with twin engines. To start the day, as a group we did some navigation work, planning where we were going and the length of time it would take. We were then off to the RIB, where we started with some slow speed handling in confined spaces to get used to how this bigger RIB handled. It was then time to fuel up which involved tackling a lock. From here we started our passage plan and did some high-speed turns. The emphasis here was about the whole boat communicating and being part of what we were doing. After lunch we did the return passage where we did a lot of man-over-board practice. We finished our time on the water with some final coming alongside practice and close quarters handling. It was then back to the classroom for a bit of rope work.

Emma: As you can see from Chris’s account it was a pretty full on two days but great fun. Our instructor was excellent at answering any questions or concerns we had and giving us all plenty of time to really get to grips with what we were learning. One thing I did find surprising was when we launched the RIB for the first time how easy it was to push the trailer with the RIB on it and manoeuvre it to the water, easily managing to do it on my own!

James: I was pleased that before we did anything we had a briefing with our instructor so he could establish what level of experience we all had.

What part of the course did you enjoy the most?

James: I loved that the course was very practical and even when you’re not driving the boat you are always busy helping the driver and learning from the instructor.

Chris: I think the most enjoyable part was all of the boat handing I did. It was great to have someone there telling you what you needed to do, but also not being so involved that you weren’t feeling that it was all in your control. Probably the best part is when you complete your first small space manoeuvre. 

Emma: Much like Chris I really enjoyed the hands-on part of the course, taking control of the throttle and making the decisions about how to manoeuvre the boat, park it, and turn it around.

What elements of the course did you find difficult?

Chris: I did have a bit of difficulty doing some of the slower manoeuvres like approaching the buoy, but the more time I spent doing these, the more and more confident I got.

James: The most difficult aspect of the course for me was the rules of road, but John explained it really clearly to me and kept reinforcing what he was telling me when we were on the water which made things much easier to understand.

Was it easier or harder than you thought?

Emma: Surprisingly I found it easier than I thought it was going to be, even when we moved into the larger RIB which did have me quite worried the first time, I saw it. But having John close by did help build my confidence.

James: It was easier than I thought. Once you have a basic understanding of piloting the RIB it then becomes more about the rules of the road and how the tide and wind will affect your passage.

Chris: I think it was harder than I was expecting, some of the slower speed handling was very difficult to start with.

What did you learn from the course?

James: Tons. It was a real eye opener.

Chris: I learnt a lot, the main thing being that you always wear a kill cord, but also some great techniques and skill of boat handling in confined spaces.

Emma: I learnt loads, especially the skills needed for manoeuvring in small spaces and bringing the boat alongside and the importance of always wearing a kill cord and communicating with others on board.

Why do you think this is a good course to do?

James: I think anyone that’s thinking about putting themselves at the controls of a RIB needs to go on this course, for their own safety and the safety of their passengers.

Emma: The course gives you a really good appreciation of how important it is to know what you are doing when out on the water and build knowledge and confidence handling your boat.

Chris: It’s a great way for people to learn about using RIBs and powerboats and gain experience and knowledge that will make them safe on the water. I personally think all boat owners should have a qualification like this.

How will you be using the skills you learnt?

Emma: It means that when we have to go interview, film or photograph people on the water I can drive one of the RYA RIBs and not always have to rely on a third party to take us.

Chris: I have gained an ICC so I will hopefully be using my PB2 qualification when on honeymoon this year, but mainly, it’s to support the team when they have filming/interviewing duties on the water.

James: The general understanding I have gained from attending the course has given me the basic skills to drive the RIB and what to do in an emergency and how to avoid those situations in the first place.

Will you be doing any more PB courses?

Chris: I'm thinking about doing the Advanced or Safety Boat courses next.

What would you say to someone else thinking about taking the course?

Emma: Just do it. You’d be surprised what you can achieve in just two days. The course is full on but loads of fun and you’ll come away with loads of new skills.

Chris: Do it, it’s a lot of fun and a great way to learn something on the water in two days that gives you an internationally accepted qualification.

Want to know more about RYA Powerboat Level 2?

The RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling course is a 2-day course that provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

The course includes close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations and can be taken on inland or coastal waters, with your certificate being endorsed accordingly.

Find out more about RYA Powerboat Level 2 and other RYA courses . 

• RYA Sailing Courses
• Learn To Sail
• Skipper Courses
• Sailing Academy
• Marina Kanarija, Milna, Brač Island
• Marina Kastela
• Split, Croatia
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• +44 (0) 7401 872 889

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Embark on a thrilling powerboat adventure with our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course in the stunning surroundings of Croatia’s Split-Dalmatia region, Based on the picturesque Brac Island.

Elevate your boating skills with the internationally recognized RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualification, mastering the art of powerboating under the expert guidance of our seasoned instructors. Whether you’re a novice seeking to navigate the seas with confidence or a seasoned sailor aiming to refine your techniques, our comprehensive course promises an unparalleled blend of practical experience and theoretical knowledge.

Join your rya powerboat course with us on the azure waters of the Adriatic for an unforgettable learning experience that goes beyond the ordinary – where the sun-kissed coastline meets the thrill of powerboating. Book a RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course on your holiday this year. (2 Day , Non residential Course 9:30 – 5:30pm each day)

RYA Powerboat Level 2

Upto 3 people, rya powerboat level 2 course overview:.

Uncover the nuances of powerboating as you delve into our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course. From essential safety protocols to advanced navigation techniques, our meticulously crafted program ensures a seamless progression from basic skills to the mastery of powerboat handling. Our dedicated instructors bring their wealth of experience to the forefront, guaranteeing an enriching and engaging learning journey.

Practical Seamanship:

Dive into the hands-on aspects of powerboating with our RYA Powerboat Level 2course that emphasis on practical seamanship. Navigate the crystalline waters of the Adriatic while honing your boat-handling skills, docking maneuvers, and anchoring techniques. Our RYA Training centre course is designed to instill the confidence needed to tackle real-world challenges, providing a solid foundation for your future adventures on the open seas.

Safety First:

During your RYA Powerboat Level 2 course your safety is our top priority. Learn from our seasoned professionals about the latest safety protocols, emergency procedures, and risk management strategies. Acquire the knowledge and skills to handle unforeseen situations with composure, ensuring you’re well-prepared to navigate the seas responsibly and safely.

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Rya powerboat level 2 courses (2 days training), navigational mastery:.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of navigation as you explore the breathtaking waters surrounding Brac Island on a RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course. From chart reading to GPS navigation, our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course equips you with the tools to confidently navigate coastal waters. Discover the art of route planning and make the most of cutting-edge navigation technology.

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Tackling RYA Powerboat Level 2 Powerboat Handling

RYA Senior Communications Officer and Editor of InBrief, Emma Slater, shares her experience of the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course ... 

I don’t profess to be an amazing sailor but I have completed a few courses and have some sea miles under my belt. However, when it comes to power boating I’m a complete novice. Working for the RYA's communications team, I’m often out in RIBs working with the RYA’s video producer, interviewing boaters and taking photos - and have watched and admired the skill of our RIB drivers as they whizz around race courses keeping ahead of the action, manoeuvre effortlessly in to what sometimes appear to be the tiniest of gaps and gently apply the throttle for a smooth ride.

After numerous outings holding on at the back I decided it was time I got my hands on the throttle, so, along with my colleagues James and Chris, I signed up to tackle the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course and get some skills of my own.

Hear how James, Chris and I got on when we visited one of our local training centres, Southampton Water Activity Centre (SWAC) in Southampton, where our instructor Jon Kirby put us through our paces and honed our skills to claim our PB Level 2 certificates.

Why did you want to take the course?

Chris: It’s a course that I have wanted to do for a while as a sailor with access to RIBs, as it gives you an understanding of using powerboats but more importantly, for me, access to an  ICC .

Emma: I wanted to take the course so that when I’m out on the water doing interviews if I needed to take control of the boat I would know what to do. Also I think it’s a really useful skill to have.

James: As the RYA’s video producer I’m often out in RIBs so I needed to know how to drive one in case of an emergency.

What expectations did you have for the course? What did you think it would involve? Anything you were concerned about before doing it?

Emma: I was hoping that we would have lots of time actually doing the skills. I knew there would be classroom elements to the course but I am a practical person and learn best by doing. My biggest concern was the possibility of me doing something wrong and crashing the boat!

Chris: Truthfully I wasn’t expecting so much hands-on experience. I was expecting a fair amount of it to be classroom based, so was surprised at the amount of time we had in the boats. I knew the course was about boat handling skills and safety, as I have friends that have done the course. The only concern was how cold the weather was going to be!

Chris (left) in the classroom

Can you talk us through what you did on the course?

Chris: The course I did at SWAC was a 2 day course. Firstly we were introduced to the RIB. We were shown around all areas of the RIB explaining what things were and what they did, but most importantly the kill cord and grab bag. After this is we talked through and then launched the RIB from a trailer. It was then out on the water where we did some basic manoeuvres so we knew how the boat would handle, figure of 8’s forwards and backwards etc. Then it was in to the classroom to talk about weather and first aid. From here it was back out on the boat to do some tight space handling, followed by some slow speed approaches to a mooring buoy. We also discussed ColRegs in the class room and when we were on the water.

On the second day we were using a bigger RIB with twin engines. To start the day, as a group we did some navigation work, planning where we were going and the length of time it would take. We were then off to the RIB, where we started with some slow speed handling in confined spaces to get used to how this bigger RIB handled. It was then time to fuel up which involved tackling a lock. From here we started our passage plan and did some high-speed turns. The emphasis here was about the whole boat communicating and being part of what we were doing. After lunch we did the return passage, when we did a lot of man-over-board practice. We finished our time on the water with some final coming alongside practice and close quarters handling. It was then back to the classroom for a bit of rope work.

Emma: As you can see from Chris’s account it was a pretty full on two days but great fun. Our instructor was excellent at answering any questions or concerns we had and giving us all plenty of time to really get to grips with what we were learning. One thing I did find surprising was when we launched the RIB for the first time how easy it was to push the trailer with the RIB on it and manoeuvre it to the water, easily managing to do it on my own!

James: I was pleased that before we did anything we had a briefing with our instructor so he could establish what level of experience we all had.

What part of the course did you enjoy the most?

James: I loved that the course was very practical and even when you’re not driving the boat you are always busy helping the driver and learning from the instructor.

Chris: I think the most enjoyable part was all of the boat handing I did. It was great to have someone there telling you what you needed to do, but also not being so involved that you weren’t feeling that it was all in your control. Probably the best part is when you complete your first small space manoeuvre.

Chris at the throttle

Emma: Much like Chris I really enjoyed the hands-on part of the course, actually taking control of the throttle and making the decisions about how to manoeuvre the boat, park it, and turn it around.

What elements of the course did you find difficult?

Chris: I did have a bit of difficulty doing some of the slower manoeuvres like approaching the buoy, but the more time I spent doing these, the more and more confident I got.

James: The most difficult aspect of the course for me was the rules of road, but John explained it really clearly to me and kept reinforcing what he was telling me when we were on the water which made things much easier to understand.

Was it easier / harder to do than you may have thought?

Emma: Surprisingly I actually found it easier than I thought it was going to be, even when we moved into the larger RIB which did have me quite worried the first time I saw it. But having John close by did help build my confidence.

James: It was easier than I thought. Once you have a basic understanding of piloting the RIB it then becomes more about the rules of the road and how the tide and wind will affect your passage.

James getting some instruction before we get underway

Chris: I think it was actually harder than I was expecting, some of the slower speed handling was very difficult to start with.

What did you learn from the course?

James: Tons. It was a real eye opener.

Chris: I learnt a lot, the main thing being that you always wear a kill cord, but also some great techniques and skill of boat handling in confined spaces.

Chris and I listen closely to Jon’s instructions

Emma: I learnt loads, especially the skills needed for manoeuvring in small spaces and bringing the boat alongside and the importance of always wearing a kill cord and communicating with others on board.

Why do you think this is a good course to do?

James: I think anyone that’s thinking about putting themselves at the controls of a RIB needs to go on this course, for their own safety and the safety of their passengers.

Emma: The course gives you a really good appreciation of how important it is to know what you are doing when out on the water and build knowledge and confidence handling your boat.

Chris: It’s a great way for people to learn about using RIBs and powerboats and gain experience and knowledge that will make them safe on the water. I personally think all boat owners should have a qualification like this.

How will you be using the skills your learnt?

Emma: It means that when we have to go interview, film or photograph people on the water I can drive one of the RYA RIBs and not always have to rely on a third party to take us.

Chris: I have gained an ICC so I will hopefully using my PB2 qualification when on honeymoon this year, but mainly, it’s to support the team when they have filming/interviewing duties on the water.

James: The general understanding I have gained from attending the course has given me the basic skills to drive the RIB and what to do in an emergency situation and how to avoid those situations in the first place.

Will you be doing any more PB courses?

Chris: I'm thinking about doing the  Advanced  or  Safety Boat  courses next.

What would you say to someone else thinking about taking the course?

Emma: Just do it. You’d be surprised what you can achieve in just two days. The course is full on but loads of fun and you’ll come away with loads of new skills.

Chris: Do it, it’s a lot of fun and a great way to learn something on the water in two days that gives you an internationally accepted qualification.

Want to know more about RYA Powerboat Level 2?

The RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling course is a two day course that provides the skills and background knowledge need to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

The course includes close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations and can be taken on inland or coastal waters, with your certificate being endorsed accordingly.

Course overview

Our instructor, Jon Kirby from Southampton Watersports Activity Center (SWAC), shares his top tips for powerboat handling.

Find out more about RYA Powerboat Level 2 and other RYA courses at:  rya.org.uk/training . 

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RYA Powerboat Level 2

Price: from £299 (Finance now available)

Location: Starts from our base at Premier Gosport Marina

Duration: 2 days

The perfect introduction to Powerboats & Ribs, the two day RYA Powerboat Level 2 practical powerboat course will give you the best building blocks to kick-off your powerboat adventure from!

Take a look at our live course calendar for dates for the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course!

Booking details

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• Saturday 28th September 2024 (3 spaces)
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Course Information

Joining Instructions: Please click here for 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

Who is the course for:

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

What we cover on the course:

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:

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

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.

Course formats & details:

Courses run in a choice of two formats:

• 2 consecutive days – Between Monday – Friday
• Weekends – Saturday & Sunday

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 £299 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!

Our Chief Instructor says this about the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course:

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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