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We can provide a range of courses to give you all the skills and knowledge to keep you safe whilst driving and manoeuvring a powerboat and techniques for safety and rescue of small craft.
The RYA powerboat courses are primarily for those using open powered craft such as RIBs and sportsboats, and also for the professional open boat skipper who is required to prove their competence or provide certification for work.
Course
Assumed knowledge
Course content
Ability after the course
Minimum Duration
Minimum age
| Level 1 | None | Boating safety, boat handling and basic theory | A basic understanding of powerboating | 1 day | 8 |
| Level 2 | None | Close quarters boat handling, planing speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations | Able to handle a powerboat in familiar waters by day | 2 days | 12 |
| Safety Boat | Powerboat 2 certificate required | Recovery techniques for various craft and fleet management | Able to provide safety cover in a racing or training environment | 2 days | 16 |