RYA Power Boat 1&2 Course PB6 2024
Power Boat Level 1 and/or 2 Course
RYA powerboat courses are primarily for those using small powered craft such as RIBs, dories and sportsboats that don't generally undertake long or offshore passages.
| Powerboat Level 1 and 2 | |
| Pre-course experience | None. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating |
| Assumed Knowledge | None |
| Course content | All you need to know for self-sufficient powerboating at a basic level. Course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat |
| Ability after course | Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of craft |
| Minimum duration | 2 day course or shorter assessment for experienced drivers (half to one day). |
| Minimum age | For the Level 2 Powerboat Handling course the minimum age is 12, but a commercial endorsement cannot be obtained until the age of 17 |
Last updated 8:58pm on 16 September 2024