RYA Powerboat Level 2

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is the corner stone of the powerboat scheme and is completed over 2 days. Although much of the course is conducted on the water, the student is also introduced to charts, basic navigation skills including a basic knowledge of GPS and the effect of wind and tide.

The course is designed to introduce the student to everyday boat handling techniques and the use of safety equipment. Providing the skills and background knowledge needed by a competent powerboat driver, Level 2 is also the basis of the International Certificate of Competence for a powered vessel up to 10 metres.

Depending on experience, it is possible to have a direct assessment. The candidate should have the equivalent of at least one full season’s powerboat handling experience. The candidate must be able to demonstrate competence in all aspects of the syllabus for the coastal endorsement. Full details of the syllabus are to be found in the RYA publication G20/04 - Powerboat Syllabus & Logbook.

Course Structure

Course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat.