Powerboating has become increasingly popular in recent years, and along with this, so has the need for professional tuition. We now offer the full range of RYA National Powerboat Certificates, catering for the beginner through to those wishing to learn more specific and advanced techniques.

All courses have a strong emphasis on safe, competent boat handling.

RYA Level I Powerboat Award
A one day course providing an introduction to powerboating. The course includes both boat handling afloat and shore-based theory. This course runs in conjunction with the Level II course.

RYA Level II National Powerboat Certificate (including the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) Sportsboat)
Conducted over two days, the Level II award is designed to provide thorough instruction and coverage of powerboat handling techniques. The course includes low and high speed manoeuvring as well as shore-based theory sessions. The Level II certificate is the qualification requested by many associations and professional bodies as a powerboat 'driving license', and is the standard required to apply for the ICC (sportsboat).

RYA Safety Boat Course
A two day course designed to introduce the techniques used by powerboats escorting fleets of dinghies, windsurfers and canoes, providing safety cover and race management. Candidates must hold the RYA Level II Powerboat Certificate, and it is strongly recommended that any rescue crewmember should hold a VHF and First Aid Certificate.

RYA Advanced Powerboat Course
The aim of this course is to teach boat handling, seamanship and pilotage to the standards required to drive a planing powerboat safely by day and night in coastal waters. A night passage is included as part of the course. Candidates should be competent boat handlers to the standard of RYA Level II, and have knowledge of chart work to the standard of RYA Day Skipper (shore-based) It is strongly recommended that candidates hold VHF and First Aid Certificates.

RYA Powerboat Instructor and Advanced Powerboat Instructor
These courses are designed for those wishing to qualify as Powerboat Instructors. Candidates must hold RYA Level II Powerboat Award, SRC and a valid First Aid certificate. One to One and Own Boat tuition Personal tuition is available by arrangement for those with more specific training needs or time constraints.

Course Dates: By Arrangement.

Course fees (see Course Costs) Course fees include use of wet weather gear and lifejackets and Certificates. Log Books can be purchased at our offices.

Accommodation Bed, Breakfast and evening meals can be booked by prior arrangement.

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