RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency (PWC)

Jet skiing is a popular activity for guests on board superyachts. In the Mediterranean, it is strictly prohibited to drive a jet ski without a license, and often crew members holding such licenses can secure better jobs on yachts and advance their careers. Along with Powerboat Level II, Jet Ski course is highly recommended for deckhands and stewardesses entering the yachting industry.

Course Structure

Place: Golfe-Juan

Duration: 1 day

Price: 350 euros

Pre-requisites: Minimum age 16 years old.

Useful Information

Our one-day PWC /Jet Ski qualification course takes place in the picturesque area of Golfe-Juan, right next to Antibes, South of France. It covers both theoretical and practical aspects of:

- launching & recovery

- safety on the water

- navigation

- taking care of your personal watercraft.

- Upon completion of the course, students receive RYA Proficiency in Personal Watercraft certificates which allow them to drive jet skis in compliance with the law.

RYA PWC/Jet Ski license is a pre-requisite for RYA Personal Watercraft Instructor (PWI) training. PW Instructors are employed on superyachts registered as RYA Training Centers and can deliver jet ski training to guests and owners onboard.

Handling personal watercraft / jet ski is an important skill highly valued on superyachts. Seascope France offers this course as a part of different Get Started on Yachts packs which include mandatory STCW Basic Safety Training and Powerboat Level 2:

RYA Pack: Powerboat Level 2 + Jet Ski/PWC

Jetski Pack: STCW Basic Safety Training + Jet Ski /PWC

Full Tender and Jetski Pack: STCW Basic Safety Training + Powerboat + Jet Ski