RYA Level Two Training - National Powerboat Course

Assumed knowledge: none
Course duration: two days (0900 - 1700)
Minimum age: 12*
Next course: Safety Boat or Intermediate

The level two course provides a solid foundation in all aspects of powerboat handling. Whether you drive a high speed RIB, sportsboat, ski-boat or displacement craft, this course will help build confidence in boat handling skills. The course incorporates the level one course and so is suitable for anyone new to Powerboating. The maximum number of students on a course is three and so everyone will get plenty of attention from one of our professional instructors. An outline syllabus is shown below.

• Launching and recovery
• Boat handling
• Mooring buoys
• Anchoring
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Man overboard
• Boats and engines
• Safety procedures
• Coastal navigation

* 12-16 year olds will receive the following endorsement The holder should only use powered craft under the supervision of a responsible adult. Under 18s are very welcome on powerboat courses, however 8-15 year olds must be accompanied by a responsible adult and 16-17 year olds must have their booking form countersigned by a parent or guardian. The course runs on the East Coast Ipswich, Suffolk, Essex borders.