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RYA Powerboat Level 2

This two day course 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. The certificate issued will be endorsed to show the type of boat in which the training took place.

Course Information

Content

  • Boat handling

  • Launch and recovery

  • Securing to a buoy

  • Anchoring

  • Leaving and coming alongside

  • Man overboard recovery

  • Basic navigation, tides and weather

  • Choice of boat

Working towards

RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling, based on continuous assessment throughout the course

Prerequisites

  • age 12+*

  • no experience necessary.

*Under 16s are only qualified to operate a powerboat under the supervision of a competent adult.

Course length

2 days (or 4 evenings)

Course times

9:00 am - 5:00 pm each day

What do you need to bring?

  • Warm layers

  • Tough boots or shoes, ideally waterproof

  • A passport photo for the certificate

  • Lunch (kettle and microwave available)

What do we provide?

  • Start Powerboating book

  • Waterproof jacket and trousers

  • Buoyancy aid

  • Warm drinks and biscuits during the course

Maximum teaching ratio

3 students per instructor

Cost

£325 per person

Any questions? Send us an email at info@kintyreseasports.co.uk

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Course Dates and Booking

 

None of the dates below suit? Register your interest in a course here, and we will send you an email when new dates are scheduled.

We are often able to accommodate your requests: if there is a specific period you would like to attend a course or activity in. Send us an email at info@kintyreseasports.co.uk we will do our best to help you.



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