RYA Powerboat Level 2

This 2 day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

It includes close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations.

Assumed knowledge:    None necessary.  May be preceded by the Level 1

Minimum duration:    2 days

Minimum age:    12 years.  Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate

Course content:    Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard

Ability on completion Of the course:   Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of the craft.

RYA Powerboat Level 2 direct assessment

This is a half day 1:1 assessment for those candidates with the appropriate experience to simply gain the certificate.  A variety of manoeuvres will be carried out and also theoretical knowledge examined.  There is no training involved only assessment.