RYA Powerboat Level 1 & 2

This two-day entry level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.

The course introduces you to boating techniques for launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer, everyday boat handling and the use of safety equipment.

It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.

Course Costs:

RYA Powerboat Level 1 & 2: Non-members £320, Members £220 (with an additional rebate of £100 after confirmation of 2x duties. These would be in addition to the standard 2x club duties, making it 4x duties overall)

RYA Safety boat: Non Members £330, Members £200 (with an additional rebate of £60 after confirmation of 2x duties. These would be in addition to the standard 2x club duties, making it 4x duties overall)

N.B. Members will be required to book themselves in for their duties in the safety boat via DutyMan. Kindly inform Club Admin relevant dates, once completed.

Any club members interested in improving their power boat expertise with RIB handling skill can contact Blue Lamp Afloat at St Katherine's Dock follow the link

For enquiries, midweek courses and to book your place, please contact the admin office

2020 dates

9/10th May - Postponed

23/24th May - Postponed

22/23rd August

5/6th September

3/4th October

17/18th October

Last updated 09:15 on 18 May 2020