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Power Boat

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 whi 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

 

 

 

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