RYA Powerboat Level 2

Level 2 - Powerboat Handling

Overview:

The RYA Powerboat Level 2: provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver. The course is the basis for the international certificate of competence.

It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats.

The course focuses on low speed, close quarters manoeuvres as well as man overboard recovery procedures, it also introduces driving at planing speed and collision regulations.
These RYA courses can be covered in a variety of boat types, both planing and displacement vessels. Any certificate issued will be endorsed with the type of boat in which training, and assessment took place.

Seagrass Marine run this course in Oban on our vessel Seagrass Pogsea, a fully coded 6 metre Humber Destroyer Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (RHIB), however we can also offer own boat tuition if you have a suitable and insured boat – please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Who is this course for?

Those progressing from Powerboat level 1
People with limited/no experience of marine training who wish to gain some basic powerboating skills

Experience required: None

Minimum Age: 12 Years (certificates endorsed for under 16s)

Duration: 2 day

Format: Outdoor practical with some classroom-based activity

Instructor Ratio: 1 Instructor for a maximum of 3 participants