RYA Powerboat Level 2

Our training Ribs have seating for all and are fully equipped with upto date navigational aids, VHF/DSC and all safety equipment as required by the MCA for coded boats. Our current Ribs include:This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.

It includes close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations. The course can be taken inland or on the coast and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly. Training with us will provide you with the coastal endorsement.

We would generally run our PBL2 course in our 6.5 m Redbay, Ultimate 3, providing the students with the experience of driving a fast planing Rib. We may also use our Shearwater Venture particularly if the student is likely to have future access to larger craft. The aim at the end of the course for the student to be able to be a 'self-sufficient' powerboater in the right condition in similar craft, enabling them to get out on the water and have fun.... safely. Students under the age of 16 should be supervised and will have their certificate endorsed accordingly

Course Structure

Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard and theory including basic navigation, use of a compass, and chartwork along with IRPCS, buoyage, etc.

Useful Information

Per person: £265.00

Own boat tuition

+ fee per student £340.00

£25.00

Individual tuition: £ 495.00

Direct Assessment: (no books included) £155.00