RYA Powerboat Level 2

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 is a two-day practical course designed to provide the skills and background knowledge needed by a competent powerboat driver. It is ideal for aspiring and existing yacht crew who may be required to operate yacht tenders, as well as recreational boaters looking to develop safe and confident powerboat-handling skills. No previous powerboating experience is required.

Our course is conducted in coastal waters using a planing craft, and the certificate issued will be endorsed accordingly.

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC). For those intending to use the qualification professionally, the certificate may also be commercially endorsed, subject to meeting the RYA’s commercial endorsement requirements.

Small group training: Maximum 3 students per instructor, ensuring plenty of practical time at the helm and individual coaching throughout the course.

What’s included:

1. Two days of instruction on a planing craft in coastal waters
2. Fuel and berthing fees
3. Electronic copy of G48 – RYA Start Powerboating
4. RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate upon successful completion of the course
5. Loan of a life jacket
6. 50% discount on Port Gallice parking

What’s not included:

1. Wet-weather clothing
2. Accommodation and meals

You will learn:

• Preparation of the boat, crew and safety equipment
• Low-speed and close-quarters boat handling
• Turning and manoeuvring in confined spaces
• Handling a powerboat at planing speed
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Securing to a buoy
• Anchoring
• Man-overboard recovery
• Use of kill cords and engine safety procedures
• Collision regulations (IRPCS)
• Charts, buoyage and basic coastal navigation
• Pilotage and passage planning
• Tides and tidal streams
• Use and limitations of GPS and chart plotters
• Weather information and local regulations
• Emergency procedures, distress signals and Mayday calls
• Fire precautions and actions in the event of breakdown or towing

Language: English

Minimum age: 16

Course location: Antibes Bateaux Services, Port Gallice

Endorsement: Planing craft