RYA Powerboat Courses
Taster Sessions
Fancy a go at driving a powerboat, we have the answer!!
these one or two hour powerboat taster sessions give you the chance to take the control of our 7.8M Ribcraft and try it out. With experienced skippers on hand all the way, to ensure safety and guide you through the skills.
Starting off with Slow speed handling in Weymouth harbour, before moving out into the bay and opening up the 325hp engine for a few high speed runs.
RYA Powerboat Level 1
This one day RYA Powerboat Level 1 course gives a basic introduction to the skills involved with powerboat handling. Suitable for anyone over the age of 12. We cover a range of different skills on and off the water with everyone getting plenty of driving time, including slow and high speed manouvers.
RYA Powerboat Level 2
The most popular powerboating course we offer, the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course gives an in-depth look at what's required to safely and competently drive a powerboat in a range of waters. Covering a range of theory and on water sessions, this is a comprehensive 2 day course for up to 3 people at a time.
RYA Intermediate Powerboating
This course covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques. It aims to teach the standard required to complete a short coastal passage by day. This course builds on the foundation knowledge of the Level 2 course and is suited to those who aim to drive larger more powerful powerboats. During the course you will cover cruising at planing speed and more advanced boat handling. It is recommended for anyone considering moving on to the Advanced course.
RYA Advanced Powerboat
The aim of this course is to teach boat handling, seamanship, pilotage and navigation up to the standards required to drive a planing powerboat safely by day and night in tidal coastal waters, with which the candidate may be familiar, in more demanding conditions.
RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency course (Jet Skis)
Personal Watercraft (PW), commonly referred to as Jetskis, are fantastic and fun craft on which to go exploring. Small, lightweight and easily manoeuvrable, they are fast and exciting but need to be handled with care.
Whether you want to have a go on holiday or buy your own machine, our Personal Watercraft Proficiency course will teach you how to get the best from it and stay safe on the water.
Many UK harbours require PW riders to hold an RYA qualification to launch. You may also need an RYA certificate or ICC if you want to use your PWC abroad