RYA Powerboat Level 2 - next course 7/8 December

Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the international certificate of competence.

No Prior experience is required 

During the RYA Level 2 course in Weymouth you will cover 

Preparation

Safety Equipment, personal equipment, launch and recovery, line handling.

Boat Handling

Effects of current or tide, high and low speed manoeuvres, picking up a mooring, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside a pontoon or jetty, Man Overboard

Theory and Background

Types of craft and engines, basic maintenance checks, IRPCS (rules of the road) weather forecasts, Emergency action. 

This is a two day RYA powerboat level 2 course and runs from 09.00 - 17.00 with an hour for lunch. we do need a minimum of 2 people to run the course and we limit the numbers to 3 students to one instructor. This guarantees high quality tuition and plenty of time on the wheel. 

This course involves a mix of theory and water based sessions which will be influenced by the weather and conditions on the course.

upcoming courses

November 2/3 - 3 spaces

December 7/8 - 3 spaces

January 25/26 - 3 spaces

March 8/9 - 3 spaces

March 29/30 - 3 spaces

for additional dates please get in touch as we can often arrange specific courses As required

Full details will be provided at time of booking but we will provide all the safety equipment such as life jackets, participants are asked to bring warm clothes and a waterproof top as it can get a bit chilly on the water.

The price includes your certificate and the Start Powerboating book.

The RYA Powerboat Scheme Syllabus and Logbook are recommended and can be purchased on the day at a price of £7.99

Other publications include the 

• RYA Powerboat Handbook £18.49
• RYA advanced powerboat handbook £18.49

both of which can be purchased on the day or in advance. 

This course can be delivered in your own boat in Weymouth provided it has the correct equipment on board. Click here for further details