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
April 14/15 - 1 space
April 26/27 - 2 Spaces
May 10/11 - 2 Spaces
May 31 June 1 - 3 Spaces
June 21/22 - 3 Spaces
July 5/6 - 3 Spaces
July 12/13 - Full
July 19/20 - 3 Spaces
August 9/10 3 Spaces
August 23/24 - 3 Spaces
September 6/7 - 3 Spaces
September 20/21 - 3 Spaces
October 4/5 - 3 Spaces
October 18/19 - 3 Spaces
November 8/9 - 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
both of which can be purchased on the day or in advance.
Don’t forget, book your SRC radio course at the same time and get it for £95 instead of £125 or just £40 for an online course
This course can be delivered in your own boat in Weymouth provided it has the correct equipment on board. Click here for further details
£350 per person
Min 2 per course
Book 3 people onto the same course and receive 8% off
1 : 1 Private tuition please enquire for prices
Book your SRC course for just £95 when booking with your PB2