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Whether you are a novice boater or a seasoned professional – we have the right course for you., scroll down to find your next course or call us on 01202 923 060 (09:00 – 16:00), rya powerboat training courses.

RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2

The powerboat level 2 is the first step in learning the basics of boat handling.

RYA INTERMEDIATE POWERBOAT

The intermediate course teaches you how to navigate to far off destinations.

RYA ADVANCED POWERBOAT

The advanced powerboat course teaches you night navigation and the skills to become a professional skipper.

RYA NAVIGATION COURSES

RYA ESSENTIAL NAVIGATION

This course is a great introduction to navigation and safety awareness for those who are new to boating or crewing.

It’s great for anyone who is interested in getting out on the water and it also works extremely well alongside the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course.

RYA DAY SKIPPER THEORY

This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising.

The course is taught over 40 hours with two exam papers.

RYA YACHTMASTER THEORY

Advanced training for more experienced skippers. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages.

This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Advanced Powerboat practical exams.

RYA MARINE SKILLS COURSES

RYA/MCA SRC VHF RADIO

The Short Range Certificate for VHF radio is a legal requirement for mariners who wish to use a VHF radio set on board a vessel.

This is an intense one day course followed by an examination. Successful completion will complete you with a VHF licence for life.

RYA FIRST AID

First aid on board a boat is an essential skill for anyone who wants to take people to sea.

You are no longer 8 minutes away from an ambulance and the difference a little good training can make is literally life or death.

Welcome to Get Lost Power Boat Training School in Poole. We provide RYA powerboat training courses for all abilities, including the popular RYA Powerboat Level 2. Our recognised RYA training will help you start your boating journey in the right direction.

Our courses will provide you with the key skills you need to be confident on the water. Whether you’re using a VHF SRC Marine Radio or driving a powerboat through the night, Get Lost Powerboat training will help you succeed.

Based in Poole, Dorset, our team have decades of experience, and are certified professional mariners and instructors. Our knowledge is second to none having trained with various vessels all around the world. We are keen to share our expertise with you.

At Get Lost Powerboat Training,we are passionate about starting your maritime journey in the right way.

We offer RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualifications right up to Advanced Powerboat exams and instructor qualifications. No matter what your goals, our courses will help you progress. The world is your oyster.

If you’re not sure where to start, give us a call now and we will talk you through your options 01202 923 060.

RYA COURSES & BESPOKE TRAINING FOR LEISURE BOATERS

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RYA POWERBOAT, (Level 1&2, Int, Adv)

Date: 04 Mar, 2018

Covid –  This is a rapidly changing situation so please drop us an email to discuss the availability & current situation.   For some courses such as Intermediate, Tender Op and Advanced, rather than advertising dates we are speaking with each individual booking personally to ensure suitability.  Courses are available but we’d rather chat to you first to discuss the arrangements. 

We run the full range of RYA Powerboat Courses but by far the most popular is the RYA Powerboat Level 2 which we run most weeks and all year round. Please contact us to book or click the tab above and book online. We regularly add extra courses to the schedule and will run a private course for two or more people booking together (or you can pay for one to one tuition at a time to suit you).  If you’re looking for the RYA Powerboat Level 1, the Intermediate, Tender Operators or Advanced please contact us and we’ll schedule a course to suit your requirements.  You do not necessarily need to have worked through the whole scheme in order to move onto the advanced courses.  If you already have boating experience please contact us to discuss the most appropriate level of course to join.

RYA Powerboat Level 1 Course:

This course is an introduction to boating techniques, everyday boat handling and the use of safety equipment.   It is a one day introduction to powerboating and perfect for those who are unsure about going afloat, those who intend to mainly crew and youngsters from the age of 8.  Please note adults do not have to undertake Level 1 and can instead start at Level 2 if preferred, even as beginners.  

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course

This two-day entry level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.  It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.  There is no requirement to have completed Level 1 and you may start as a beginner at Level 2. It can be taken by those aged 12 and over but those aged 12-16 should book on a young persons course or on a private course with another family member.  The aim at the end of the course is to produce a self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of craft.

RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course

This is a two day course which develops the skills learnt on the Level 2 Powerboat course.  You will look at more advanced navigation techniques and undertaking coastal passages,  practice and refine close quarter boat handling skills and look at cruising at planning speeds.  In order to gain the maximum benefit from the course your navigation skills should be at the level of Dayskipper Theory standard.  For further information on our Dayskipper Courses please look at our Shorebased Theory courses.  We run these courses on demand so please contact us to arrange a convenient course date.

RYA Tender Operators Course

This course was designed for those operating commercially particularly in the Superyacht Industry.  It looks at skippering boats and the responsibilities towards clients with safety briefings and transfers and also looks at electronic navigation with chart plotters.  Please contact us to discuss course dates.

RYA Advanced Powerboat Course

This is a two day course looking at developing skills further and also looking at search patterns, introducing other styles of craft and night navigation.  Please note the course will involve being afloat in the dark so course times will vary throughout the year.  Your theory knowledge should be at Yachtmaster Theory Standard.  If you need to undertake additional theory training please visit our Shorebased Courses tab for information on courses or contact us to discuss bespoke training.  If you wish to work commercially please note that there is a exam to undertake which is booked separately to the course.  We can arrange this for you if needed but most candidates benefit from taking some time after the course to further develop skills learnt on the course and possibly undertake some  separate bespoke exam prep.

Further Information:

When do the courses run?  How do I find out course dates?

We run the courses to suit you, our client.  Our courses run seven days a week so if you want to book a course with a friend(s) or family just contact us with your preferred dates and we will do our best to accommodate you.  Dorset Marine Training operates all year round.  If you would like to join a scheduled course please have a loo at our calendar for Powerboat level 2 courses and contact us for details of the other courses which we schedule subject to demand.

Why should I choose Dorset Marine Training for my course?

We want people to enjoy being on the water and whilst there is a syllabus and a standard to be achieved, we also want to work with you to ensure you meet your own objectives. Some people want advice on how to get afloat after the course, others how to get started in a career on the water and other people how to take control of the boat if their partner is incapacitated. Whatever your reasons for taking the course we are keen to help you achieve these objectives. Our courses are usually run by either our Chief Instructor or our Centre Principal so you can be assured that you will receive enthusiastic and attentive instruction.

What if I want to book just one place?

There are two options: You are welcome to book the full course for yourself to ensure one to one tuition or to bring along friends or family to take the course with you.  The cost of the RYA Level 2 Powerboat Course is given on our prices page.   Alternatively, we run courses each month on which we take individual bookings and for these you may be placed on a course with other students (max ratio 3 students to one instructor).

Do I need my own boat?  What if I already have a boat?

Many of the courses can be taken on our boat or yours.  If taking the course on your own boat then we can train at a location suitable for you and up to three people can be trained at a time.  Your boat may be a RIB or another boat generally under 10m for the powerboat courses. If it is a larger boats please contact us to discuss motor cruising courses.  The price of courses are given on our prices page.  If you don’t have a boat then join a course on our RIB.

Who is the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course suitable for?

This course is suitable for both complete beginners and those who have some experience on the water but wish to develop their skills or obtain a qualification.  Primarily aimed at adults, the course can be taken by those aged 12 and over but they must be mature enough to understand the full syllabus including the theoretical aspects.  Alternatively, you could consider the Level 1 course which has less theory. If in doubt about suitability please give us a call to chat.  Don’t forget we offer bespoke tuition if you prefer during which we can focus on the skills you choose.

How many people will be on a course with me?

We usually run these courses for just two or three people who book together and there is normally just one course running at a time which means we can give you our full attention.  If you have booked an individual place then there may be other students on the course with you (max ratio of three students to one instructor).

Can I obtain an ICC or International ‘License’ via a powerboat course?

Yes the RYA Level 2 Powerboat Course does allow you to apply for an ICC. In the UK this is administered via the RYA and you should ensure you meet their eligibility requirements listed here – RYA ICC Info  . We are happy to assist with the application at the end of your course if needed.

What if the weather is bad?

It is rare that we have to cancel a course.  We are very lucky with the area in which we operate that we can usually find a protected part of the harbour to train.  In the rare event of inclement weather, we will contact you to discuss.  We can either postpone the training or issue a refund for the course if the training has not yet started.

What if I need to cancel?

Our full cancellation terms are given in our terms and conditions attached to the enquiry email we send out.  Please be assured that we understand that circumstances do occasionally change and we will do our best to work with you to rearrange training if necessary.

Who will be teaching me?

Your course will almost certainly be taught by either our Chief Instructor or Training Centre Principal.  You can therefore be assured that you will receive enthusiastic instruction from an Instructor who is keen to ensure you achieve the most from your training.

Where does the course take place?

We operate from the Port of Poole Marina.  This allows us to get out in the harbour and to our training ground very quickly.  It also means we have easy access to facilities for food stops!  If the training is on your own boat we are happy to discuss other locations.

How do I know what to expect from the course/what to bring etc

It is our belief that people get the most from their course when they are fully prepared.  We plan our courses carefully and you will be a sent an email containing full joining instructions.  If you have any questions at any time we always encourage you to contact us as we are happy to chat through any queries.

Can I find out any more information before booking?

Yes!  Please send us your contact details and we will send out an enquiry email to you with more details.

What boat will I use?

If booking a course on our boat then the courses are usually run on our 4.8m or 585 Ribcraft.  These boats are very capable craft, whilst not being intimidating in size.

Where can I find out information about the course from an independent source?

You can visit the RYA page to find out information about the RYA LEVEL 2 POWERBOATING COURSE  or other courses within the Powerboat Training scheme and to confirm that we are a recognised training centre  www.rya.org.uk .

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RYA Powerboat Level 2 in Poole Harbour

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Welcome to our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course in the stunning Poole Harbour. If you’ve ever dreamed of navigating the open waters with confidence or simply want to enhance your boat-handling skills, this 2-day adventure is perfect for you. Get ready to explore the waters, build essential skills, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of one of the world’s largest natural harbours.

Key Details

• Course Length : 2 consecutive days from 9:30-16:30
• Age Requirement : Adult (14+)

During this course, you’ll acquire fundamental seamanship skills, enabling you to handle a boat under various conditions safely. You’ll have the chance to practice crucial manoeuvres, such as coming alongside and handling man-overboard situations. Additionally, you’ll experience the thrill of high-speed navigation, often outside the harbour. Completion of this course qualifies you to apply for the International Certificate of Competence and is a prerequisite for RYA Instructor courses.

Course Breakdown

Our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is designed to provide you with comprehensive training over two days. You’ll cover a range of topics, including:

• Basic seamanship skills
• Safe boat handling under power
• Maneuvering techniques
• High-speed navigation (outside the harbour)

Nestled in the heart of Poole Harbour, our activity centre boasts the unique distinction of being the second-largest natural harbour in the world. With its glorious beachfront setting and safe, shallow waters, this location offers the ideal backdrop for getting up to speed with power boating. Take a break at the Harbor’s Edge Beachfront Café to soak in the scenery and refuel between lessons.

Prerequisites

This course is open to adults aged 14 and above. No previous boating experience is required; our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the process. Powerboating Level 1 is not a requirement for this course.

Why Choose Us

We are a go-to destination for RYA Powerboat Level 2 training for several reasons:

• 2nd Largest Natural Harbour : Experience the beauty and vastness of Poole Harbour, one of the world’s largest natural harbours, offering a unique and breathtaking learning environment.
• Glorious Beachfront Location : Our centre is located on the beachfront, providing you with easy access to the water and stunning views.
• RYA Training Centre Quality : We are proud to be recognised as an RYA Training Centre Quality Provider, ensuring top-notch instruction and facilities.
• Safe and Shallow Waters : Learn in a safe and controlled environment with shallow waters that are ideal for training and confidence-building.
• Harbor’s Edge Beach Front Café : Take a break and enjoy a meal or refreshments at our on-site café, Harbor’s Edge Beach Front Café, with picturesque views of the harbour.
• Experienced and Knowledgeable Staff : Our team of experienced instructors is dedicated to ensuring you have a memorable and educational experience on the water.

Ready to embark on your RYA Powerboat Level 2 journey with us? Simply select an available date from the calendar above on the right and follow the prompts to complete your booking. If you have any questions, please add them to the comments section; we will answer all your questions before you pay.

What's Included:

• Comprehensive powerboat training
• Buoyancy aids for all participants
• Access to waterproof jackets and trousers in case of inclement weather

What's Not Included:

• Meals and refreshments
• Personal clothing and gear (please bring appropriate clothing for the weather)
• Travel to the centre

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Who is eligible to take the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course?

This course is open to adults aged 14 and above. No prior boating experience is required.

What is the duration of the course?

The course spans 2 consecutive days 9:30-16:30, providing comprehensive training to ensure you’re well-prepared for safe powerboat handling

Can I apply for the International Certificate of Competence after completing this course?

Yes, successful completion of the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course qualifies you to apply for the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), which is a valuable credential for boating internationally. Many places around the world will also accept the RYA Level 2 as sufficient evidence of competence.

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Make the most of the open waters and gain the confidence and skills you need to handle a boat safely, whatever your pace!

Course details

Adult (14+).

Dates Available: Various dates available

Our 2-day Powerboat Level 2 course includes basic seamanship skills such as handling the boat safely under power in a variety of conditions and you will spend time practising manoeuvres such as coming alongside and man overboard. Some high speed work will also be undertaken, generally outside the harbour.

What will I  need?

You will receive a kit list prior to attending the course detailing what we recommend you bring. Should you decide to buy any additional clothing or equipment, we are delighted to say that we have partnered with French sports retailer Decathlon to offer our students an exclusive discount on affordable, good quality equipment and clothing. 

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Powerboat Training

All these courses are available only to Club Members.

RYA Level 2 & Safety Boat Courses

The courses are scheduled to fit in with the busy schedule of Club racing and events, so are generally run between Christmas and Easter each year. Courses can be at other times, subject to availability of Club facilities and instructors.

RYA Powerboat Level 2

This is a 2 day course teaching you all the necessary skills and knowledge to drive one of the Club Ribs, Jennies or Nelsons to be able to complete duties. As a coastal club the course run by the Club covers basic navigation, collision regulations (IRPCS) and pilotage. Courses generally take place over a weekend, all day Saturday and Sunday. The courses are largely practical with some classroom sessions. 

The Club runs these courses with a capacity for 3 members, allowing time to become fully confident in operating a powerboat.

This course leads, on successful completion, to the issuing of a RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate.

Safety Boat

This course leads on successful completion to the award of the RYA Safety Boat certificate. This course covers the techniques for effective safety cover for racing dinghies and other craft. The course has a significant practical content which covers the recovery of crew in the water and dinghies sailed at the Club. This includes catamarans, single handers, skiffs and conventional dinghies. The course also covers the management of safety fleets for racing events and the identification and mitigation fo risks in the sailing area. This is particularly relevant in Poole Harbour

Courses generally take place in the Spring over two days.

• Saturday - All day majority water based practice
• Sunday - Morning providing safety cover to the racing at the Club, afternoon wash up

Note: All Candidates MUST HOLD a Powerboat Level 2 certificate. The candidates are expected to be confident RIB drivers as these are used as the main Club safety boats. If you are uncertain of your RIB driving standard a pre-assessment can be arranged.

Refresher Training

• Basic driving practice
• Manoeuvring in the Marina
• Gaining radio confidence
• Parkstone Yacht Club Procedures (booking out kit, refuelling, reporting problems etc)
• Driving the Club Nelsons
• Advice on race management support (Mark laying, start lines, shortening courses)
• Advice on how to approach dinghies that may require assistance
• Harbour familiarisation (Navigation and Pilotage covering marks, sand banks etc)

The refresher training could be anything from a 5 minute brief, before going afloat to undertake your safety boat duty, to a full day on the water. Refresher training can be done in small groups or on a one to one basis.

Refresher training is arranged on an adhoc basis at any time of the year, though this depends on availability of Club facilities and instructors.

Training on Offer

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powerboat advanced course

Advanced Powerboat Syllabus

Aim: To teach boat handling, seamanship, pilotage and navigation up to the standards required to drive a planing powerboat safely by day and night in tidal coastal waters with which the candidate may be familiar.

• Practical Prepare the powerboat Carry our fuel and engine checks Stow and secure gear Differences for a twin engine vessel Characteristics of various hull forms and propeller configurations Action to be taken in rough weather Demonstrate a practical understanding and correct use of power trim and trim tabs Demonstrate an awareness of the effects of wind and tide when manoeuvring, including: Steering in transits and in buoyed channels Turning in a confined space Berthing in various conditions of wind and tide Picking up and leaving a mooring buoy Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length of kill cord at all times The importance of pre-trip planning Planning and making coastal passages, taking into account the relevant navigational hazards, the type of boat and the strengths of the crew Chart plotters and radar, their advantages and limitations Organise the navigation, safety and welfare of the crew during a powerboat passage Navigate at higher speed using time / distance Use electronic navigational equipment for planning and undertaking a passage, including the use of waypoints, routes and XTE, SOG, COG, BTW, DTW Carry out pilotage plans and pilotage entry into or departure from harbour Use leading and clearing lines, transits, back bearings and soundings as aids to pilotage Use GPS and understands it limitations in pilotage Navigate using soundings Terms used in shipping forecasts, inclusing the Beaufort Scale, and their significance to small craft Sources of forecast information and interpretation of forecasts including synoptic charts The significance of meteorological trends Can interpret a synoptic chart Apply the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea How to change a propeller Propeller diameter and pitch Propeller ventilation and cavitation Checks to be made before starting, during running, amd afetr stopping for diesel and petrol engines Periodic checks on engines and electrical systems including spark plugs, water filters and pump impellers How to bleed the fuel system (diesel), change filters and pump impellers Transmission belts Spares to be carried Correct action to take in emergency situations Fire prevention and fighting Hull damage / watertight integrity What to do in a medical emergency Towing and being towed Helicopter rescue procedures Use of flares Search patterns Pick up a man overboard in all available conditions Take charge of a powerboat at night, including leaving and entering harbour Demonstrate ability at keeping a proper lookout and identifying lit and unlit marks by night

Advanced Powerboat Examination

• Preparation for sea Preparation of vessel Safety brief Stowing and securing gear for coastal passages Engine operations and routine checks, fuel systems, kill cord Fuel system, bleeding, changing filters and impellers
• Boat handling Hull forms and their handling characteristics, propeller confirgurations Knowledge of action to be taken in rough weather Significance of tidal stream on sea conditions Steering and power control through waves Understanding and correct use of power trim and tabs Towing, under open sea conditions and in confined areas Strategy up and downwind and in heavy weather Awareness of the effects of wind and tide when manoeuvring, including: Steering to transits and in buoyed channels Turning in a confined space All berthing and un-berthing Picking up and leaving a mooring buoy Anchoring Recovery of man overboard Awareness of ground speed and ability to hold the boat on station
• Responsibilities Skippering the vessel with effective crew communication Preparing the vessel for sea and for adverse weather Tactics for heavy weather and restricted visibility Emergency and distress situations Customs procedures Courtesy to other water users
• Passage making and pilotage Your chart work and theory knowledge should include: Charts, navigational publications and sources of navigational information Chart work, including position fixing and shaping course to allow for tide Tidal heights and depths Buoyage and visual aids to navigation Instruments, inclusing compasses, logs, echo sounders, radio navigation aids and chart work instruments Passage planning and navigational tactics Importance of pre-plannig High speed navigation, pre-planning and execute Use of electronic navigation (GPS & Radar) Pilotage techniques and plans for entry into or departure from harbour Use of leading and clearing lines, transits and soundings as aids to pilotage Navigational records Limits of navigational accuracy and margins of safety Lee shore dangers You should be able to enter and depart from a charted port by day or night. Your examiner will give you a pilotage exercise and ask you to explain your planning. You will need to be aware of the problems of collision avoidance and how to determine your position by night.
• Meteorology You should be able to use weather and tidal information to predict likely sea conditions and make passage planning decisions. Definition of terms incuding Beaufort Scale, and their significance to small craft. Sources of weather forecasts Weather systems and local weather effects Interpretation of weather forecasts, barometric trends and visible phenomena Ability to make passage planning decisions based on forecast information
• Rules of the road Application of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.  You should be able to identify  power and sailing vessels by night. Identification of types of ship by night is not required, but you will need a knowledge of the lights of tugs and trawlers.
• Safety Candidates will be expected to know what safety equipment should be carried on board the vessel, based either on the recommendations in RYA booklet C8, or the Codes of Practice for the Safety of Small Commercial Vessels. In particular, candidates must know the responsibilities of a skipper in relation to: Fire prevention and fighting Hull damage / watertight integrity Medical emergency Towing and being towed VHF emergency procedures Explanation of helicopter rescue procedures Use of flares Man overboard Sector search Lifejackets Life rafts

RYA Advanced Powerboat Course - £375

Boatability advanced powerboat course.

Course Duration:

A maximum of 2 days with a 1 Night Navigation Exercise carried out on day one of the course 

Course Cost:

The RYA Powerboat Advanced Training course is £375 per person - Unlike some we will still run the course with only one student, hence we do not offer silly prices. 

Minimum Age:

Certification:, please note:.

• Under the RYA's guidelines the Advanced course can only be run over 2 days, it is not permitted to be a 3 or 4 day course! 
• If you are training with the intention of taking the RYA Powerboat Advanced Assessment for commercial endorsement, then we can offer familiarisation training with the assessment area and the topics that will be covered by the assessor independently of the course. 
• We strongly recommended that you do not jump straight into taking the commercial assessment on completion of the Advanced course, in case any weak areas are highlighted during the training; which could be a waste of your money! 
• To date all our students who have attended a commercial assessment have passed! 
• We provide the boat(s), fuel, all safety equipment as well as warm waterproof clothing as part of our course, there are no hidden charges! 
• There is free parking on site and we provide tea and coffee. This is not a residential course but there is plenty of accommodation nearby if required. 

Course Topics Practical

Preparation for sea:.

• Prepare the boat 
• Carry out relevant engine checks 
• Ensure equipment/gear is stowed and secure 
• Can carry out pilotage plans and pilotage for entry into or departure from harbour 
• Can use leading and clearing lines, transits, back bearings and soundings as aids to pilotage 
• Can use GPS and understand its limitations in pilotage 
• Can Navigate using soundings 

Boat Handling:

• Has knowledge of the differences for a twin engine vessel 
• Understands the importance of boat control in waves and adequate seating to minimise possible injury 
• Understands the characteristics of various hull forms and propeller configurations 
• Understands what action if to be taken in rough weather 
• Can demonstrate a practical understanding and correct use of power trim and trim tabs (if fitted) 
• Can demonstrate an awareness of the effects of wind and tide when manoeuvring including: 
• Steering to transits and in buoyed channels 
• Turning in a confined space 
• Berthing in various conditions using the wind and tide 
• Picking up and leaving a mooring buoy 
• Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length kill cord at all times 
• Pick up a MOB in differing conditions 
• Understands the importance of pre-trip planning 
• Understands the Planning required for making a coastal passage, taking into account the relevant navigational hazards, type of boat and the strengths and limitations of the crew 
• Understands chart plotters and radar, their advantages and limitations 
• Can organise the navigation, safety and welfare of the crew during a powerboat passage 
• Can navigate at higher speed using a range of techniques, for example the 6 minute rule 
• Can use electronic navigation equipment for planning and undertaking a passage, including the use of way-points, routes, XTE, SOG, COG, BTW and DTW 

Course Topics - Theory

Meteorology:

• Understands the terms used in shipping forecasts, including the Beaufort Scale and the significance of it to a small craft 
• Understands the sources of forecast information and interpretation of forecasts including synoptic charts 
• Understands the significance of meteorological trends 
• Can interpret a synoptic chart 
• Can use and interpret forecasts to make decisions about passages 

Rules of the Road (IRPCS):

• Can apply IRPCS at sea

Use of Engines:

• Knows how to change a propeller 
• Has knowledge of propeller diameter and pitch 
• Has knowledge of Ventilation and Cavitation 
• Understands the checks to be made before starting, during running and after stopping for diesel and petrol engines 
• Understands the importance of periodic checks on engines and electrical systems including spark plugs, water filters and pump impellers, transmission belts and what spares we need to carry

Emergency Situations - Students Understand:

• Correct action to take in emergency situations 
• Fire prevention and fighting 
• Hull damage and watertight integrity 
• What to do in a medical emergency 
• Towing or being towed 
• Helicopter rescue procedures 
• How to issue a distress by all available means 
• Search Patterns 
• The danger of cold shock and immersion hypothermia 

Night Cruising:

• Can take charge of a powerboat at night, including leaving and entering harbour 
• Demonstrate the ability of keeping a proper look-out and identifying lit and unlit positions by night 

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RYA Powerboat Advanced

Who is the rya powerboat advanced  course for.

So, you want to go fast, travel at night, handle waves and integrate your boating with the digital world? The RYA Advanced Powerboat course covers all this and a whole lot more. If you think it’s time you took your boat further afield or out in more challenging conditions, then this intensive and fun two days should help bring you up to scratch. Advanced students are a mix of leisure and commercial powerboat skippers.

HOW LONG DOES THE RYA POWERBOAT ADVANCED  COURSE TAKE?

2 days, including a night navigation, planing speed exercise on the first evening.

DAY 1 HOURS

• Day 1 Start Time- 0915
• Day 1 Finish Time- 3 to 4 hours after dusk (2000 in December, much later in June)

DAY 2 HOURS

• Winter – 0915 to 1600
• Summer – A shorter day as we will have covered more of the syllabus the preceding day

 RYA POWERBOAT ADVANCED COURSE ESSENTIAL PRE REQUISITES:

• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• RYA Intermediate Powerboat  (or equivalent experience)
• Navigation knowledge up to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased
• RYA First Aid   or STCW Elementary First Aid
• RYA SRC  or higher level GMDSS cert

COURSE CONTENT

The course embraces the use of digital resources for passage plan and safe navigation. It also includes advanced boat handling, planing-speed navigation, night pilotage, rough weather handling, search patterns and emergency actions.

WHAT RATIO IS THE RYA POWERBOAT ADVANCED COURSE TAUGHT TO?

There is a maximum of three students per boat and per instructor.

• Two days and a night of instruction
• Use of our RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat)
• All fuel and consumables
• Loan of a life jacket (fitted with light)
• RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate
• Free (on street) parking
• Tea & Coffee

NOT INCLUDED

• Wet weather gear (can be hired for £5 a day)

CAN I ADD A COMMERCIAL ENDORSEMENT TO THE RYA POWERBOAT ADVANCED CERTIFICATE?

If your Advanced certificate was issued before 1 January 2005 it can be commercially endorsed as a certificate of competence. If however your Advanced certificate is dated on or after this date you need to progress onto the RYA/MCA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of competence which can be commercially endorsed .

The commercial endorsement will allow you to operate commercially operated powered craft up to 24m, (assuming relevant experience) up to 20 miles from a safe haven by day and night with no weather or seasonal restrictions.

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US Powerboat Training offers the nation’s best and most comprehensive hands-on powerboat courses. Whether you’re looking for your first experience at the helm or aiming to improve your skills, we can help. As the National leader in on-the-water powerboat training and education, our goal is to empower students with the skills and confidence they need to get more out of their boating experience and become more comfortable behind the helm.

Whether you are looking to operate a powerboat under or over 26 feet, we have a course to cover it.

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Whether you are a lifelong boater looking to brush up on your skills or have never been on the water before, we have opportunities available for you! We offer a range of boating courses for individuals of all skill levels. Our hands-on, on-the-water courses get you out of the classroom and behind the wheel for an educational experience unlike any other!

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“I couldn’t have been more lucky to be out on the water learning and experiencing sailing, power boating, rules of the water, and knots with such a great instructor. Kevin is very knowledgable and calm on the water. If you haven’t been on the water this would be the best way to start. Kevin has great people to help him out when needed. I never felt unsafe or uncomfortable. These courses gave me the confidence and skills to take my boat out.”

“If you’re looking for the best instruction on how to sail or operate a power boat, Kevin is your guy. Through his relaxed and calm demeanor and detailed instruction, I gained the confidence I needed to dock a boat and change tack to dodge the ferries. He will practice with you until it becomes second nature.”

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Advanced Powerboat Course

Run over 2 days and a evening (night exercise), the Advanced Powerboat course is designed to teach boat handling, seamanship, pilotage and navigation up to the standards required to drive a planing powerboat safely by day and night in coastal waters. 

Addresses areas such as night navigation, using on-board electronics, rough water handling and search patterns – a great course! 

Courses all use our Raymarine Axiom plotter and Quantum Radar as part of a #digitalfirst planning and pilotage methodology.

Courses usually run Between mid September and End March

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• Student Ratios
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• Advanced CoC (Commercial Endorsement)

The Advanced Powerboat course is aimed at the more experienced powerboat handler and assumes you can handle a powerboat very well as it is about developing your skills rather than starting them! It also assumes you understand navigation to the level of Yachtmaster/Coastal Skipper Theory (although you don’t actually need the qualification). We would always suggest that we have a chat with you about your experience before you book the course to ensure that this is the best course for you

Run over 2 days and a evening (night exercise), the Advanced Powerboat course is designed to teach boat handling, seamanship, pilotage and navigation up to the standards required to drive a planing powerboat safely by day and night in coastal waters. 

Ability at the end of the course: 

• To be able to plan and execute coastal trips and return to a familiar port by night.
• Preparation for Sea
• Boat Handling
• Action to be taken in rough weather
• Passage making and responsibility as Skipper
• Rules of the Road
• Use of Engines
• Towing and being Towed
• Helicopter Rescue procedures
• Search patterns
• Night Cruising

Aimed at experienced leisure boaters and those seeking to work commercially the Advanced Course can be followed by the Advanced Examination.

The pinnacle of the courses within the RYA powerboat scheme the Advanced Powerboat course suits:

• Experienced leisure users who tend to boat throughout the year keen to develop their understanding of areas such as rough water handling, search patterns and helicopter rescue. The opportunity to develop the capability to navigate at night is always a significant area of interest to attendees.
• Those keen to work commercially will almost certainly want to attend the Advanced Powerboat course before attending their Advanced Powerboat Examination as the course is a way to ensure that they are ‘doing it right’ and in a manner that is likely to prove acceptable to the examiner.
• Existing Powerboat Instructors keen to develop onto become an Advanced Powerboat Instructor will need to undertake the Advanced Course as one of the steps towards becoming an APBI.
• Existing commercial users operating at a level below the Advanced level will often use the advanced courses as a form of ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD). to ensure those skippers continue to develop their skills
• The course assumes you can handle a powerboat very well as it is about developing your skills rather than starting them! 
• Candidates should be competent to more than the standard of the Intermediate Powerboat Certificate.
• It also assumes you understand navigation to the level of at LEAST Day Skipper Theory ideally you will be at the Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster offshore theory standard
• It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a first aid certificate and a VHF operators certificate.
• Courses usually start at 0900 and will finish around 3-4 hours after it gets dark on day 1 to accommodate the night exercise. 
• Day 2 starts at 0900 and we aim to finish by 1700 – please check your booking confirmation for details

Minimum Duration: 2 days including a night passage

17 years old

This course operates with a maximum of 3 students per instructor/vessel

• Passport Photograph – essential for us to issue your certificate.
• Your certificates/Powerboat Logbook i.e. RYA Intermediate certificate, VHF-SRC, Theory certificates

If you are looking to achieve a Commercial Endorsement at Advanced PB level you will need to conduct the Advanced Certificate of Competence (CoC) Exam.

Please note that the Advanced Powerboat Course CAN NOT be commercially endorsed

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RYA Advanced Powerboat

Become competent in driving powerboats up to 24m.

Find out About the RYA Advanced Powerboat Course / Certification

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The RYA Advanced Powerboat is a 2 day (and 1 night) course that builds confidence and competency in boat handling, seamanship, pilotage, and navigation in more challenging conditions (day & night). An examination is required for candidates who wish to attain an Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence (‘CoC’). A commercially endorsed CoC allows the individual to operate craft commercially up to 20 miles from a safe haven by day or night. It is a step-up license from the Power Boat Level II, suitable for deck crew looking to operate larger tenders, further distances with confidence and competence.

Course prerequisites / assumed knowledge.

• Competent handling to the standard of the Intermediate Powerboat Certificate
• Knowledge of navigation and chartwork to the level of Coastal Skipper
• First aid certificate (Elementary First Aid as part of STCW Basic Training meets the requirement) (a prerequisite for the exam)
• VHF SRC or higher certificate (a prerequisite for the exam)

Minimum Duration:

The course runs over a minimum of 2 days which must include at least 1-night navigation exercise.

Course Outline:

• Passage Making and Responsibility as Skipper
• Meteorology
• Emergency Situations

Course Outcome:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to plan and execute coastal trips and return to a familiar port or superyacht by day and night.

Those who wish to obtain an Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competency must pass the Advanced Powerboat Examination

RYA Advanced Powerboat Exam (Practical)

Prerequisites:.

Seatime required: (If the below sea time requirement is met, and the student has the required knowledge, the exam can be taken without completing the Advanced Powerboat course. Completion of the course will reduce the sea time and experience requirement. Please view information on the RYA website or contact a training provider through the links at the bottom of this page for more details)

• 30 days at sea, which may be reduced to 20 days at sea if an RYA Advanced Powerboat course completion certificate is held;
• 2 days as skipper;
• 800 miles, which may be reduced to 400 miles if an RYA Advanced Powerboat Course completion certificate is held;
• 12 night hours.

Certification / qualifications required:

• A GMDSS-compliant Marine Radio Operator's Certificate such as the RYA Short Range Certificate or higher
• Valid first aid certificate (the STCW Elementary First Aid meets these requirements for yacht crew who have completed their basic training.

Exam duration:

• 4-7 hours depending on the number of candidates. COntact an exam facilitator to find out more information.

Commercially Endorsed Advanced Powerboat Coc (Certificate of Competence)

Provided the exam is passed and the prerequisites are met, this certificate can be commercially endorsed with allowing the crew members to drive commercial vessels up to 24m in length, subject to MCA’s codes of practice, the flag under which the vessel operates as well as the region. This makes the course a viable option for the crew members who need to drive large tenders but do not hold Yachtmaster certifications.

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RYA Advanced Powerboat Exam

Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the RYA's Powerboat Logbook (code G20) available from the webshop.

Boats used for exams

You may use your own boat or a boat that you have chartered or borrowed. You will be responsible for ensuring the boat is seaworthy and suitable for the area in which the exam takes place and equipped as shown below.

The vessel must be capable of a minimum of 12 knots, equipped with the following:

• lights conforming with IRPCS
• VHF radio (may be portable)
• GPS (may be hand held) or plotter
• depth sounder
• anchor, chain and warp
• basic tool kit and spares
• heaving line
• paddles or additional means of propulsion
• flares: 2 hand held, 2 orange smoke
• bilge pump or buckets/bailer
• first aid kit

Additionally if not on the boat, you will need to bring to the exam:

• laminated or waterproof charts
• GPS set (may be hand held)
• tide tables
• pilotage information for the local area, eg pilot books, port information etc
• plotting instruments.
• Photographic ID card or document, such as a passport or driving licence

Advanced Powerboat exam pre-requisites

Before you book your exam please check that you:

• can provide a boat
• have completed the required mileage and experience as skipper
• hold a VHF Radio Operators License or Short Range Certificate
• hold a valid first aid certificate
• have read the syllabus in RYA publication G20
• have read and comply with the pre-requisites above.

Candidates should be familiar with all the equipment on board the vessel, as they may be asked to use this during the examination.

If you need your Certificate of Competence in order to work on board a commercial craft subject the MCA's codes of practice, you will need to get it commercially endorsed .

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Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor

Course description.

An intensive 3-day course for advanced powerboat operators who will operate boats 26 feet and under, instructor candidates will learn the fundamentals of on-the-water instruction. Candidates must successfully demonstrate superior presentation, teaching, and powerboat operation skills in order to complete this course.

On-the-Water Skills and Classroom Topics

COURSE FORMAT & LENGTH

This is a 3-day, 30-hour course. Attendance at all course sessions is mandatory. Absence from any portion of the course excludes the instructor candidate from certification.

COURSE PREREQUISITES

• ***If the Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling course is taken candidates must also have a c urrent NASBLA   Safe Boating Certification , current USCG full, limited Master’s, or OUPV license.
• Meet the minimum age . All candidates must have reached their 18th birthday within the calendar year that the course is being held in.
• Current US Sailing Individual, College or Family Membership Youth membership is not applicable, and only one instructor is allowed per family membership.
• Ability to swim 50 yards both with and without life jacket.
• Ability to exhibit appropriate personal and interpersonal skills.
• Teaching and Coaching Fundamentals Online (TCFO) . This approximately 90-minute online course is $10.00 (Registration is independent of the instructor course registrations). A guide on how to complete the course can be found here  and a few Frequently Asked Questions  are answered here. Candidates who have not completed TCFO will not be allowed to participate in the course.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• First Aid and CPR Certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or and  U.S. Coast Guard approved provider. Candidates do not need to complete the CPR/First Aid Training in advance of the Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor course. However, a certification will NOT be valid unless accompanied by current First Aid and CPR.
• Valid SafeSport Certificate . This program, developed by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, is required training for all Instructors. This requirement is also being put in place for other National Governing Bodies. This free online training course must be completed every 2 years. Instructor certification is not active unless SafeSport training has been completed.
• Enter your US Sailing member number. I f you need to find it click here.
• Complete all the modules.You DO NOT have to complete it all at once.
• The course allows you to log in and out without losing your progress.

TAKE THE SAFESPORT TRAINING

WHAT YOU CAN TEACH WITH THIS CERTIFICATION

Accelerated and Safe Powerboat Handling courses. To issue state-specific certificates may require registering with the specific state as well.

COURSE MATERIALS

Course materials provided as part of registration include Start Poweboating Right! and the Safe Powerboat Instructor Manual. All course materials are delivered digitally, but are available for purchase in a print format during the registration process.

COURSE FEES

$425.00 per candidate. Registration is on a first pay basis. US Sailing/US Powerboating will not reserve spots without full payment. Please remember that US Sailing membership is required for all instructor courses.

CANCELLATION & TRANSFER POLICIES

Course fees are non-refundable but are transferable to another course up to 1 week prior to the course start date.  Course Transfers are not available within the week of the course start. Fees are not transferable to another candidate. The fee for all transfers is $25.00.

To transfer into a different session:

• Log in to your US Sailing account here: MyUSSailing
• Select the My Certs and Courses tab from the options on the left, then click the transfer link.
• Submit Payment details
• Confirm transfer

US Sailing reserves the right to cancel, postpone, abandon or change the venue, date and time of the course should unforeseen circumstances occur or course minimums are not reached. In the event the course is unable to proceed, a course credit will be made available which is good for one (1) year or you may choose a refund.

To enroll in an Instructor Course, please select "Enroll Now" under the desired offering. Interested in hosting an Instructor Course? Please fill out the online " Host a Course Form ."

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The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) course is an intensive and comprehensive hybrid program which includes online progressive learning and in-person skills labs, clinicals and field (ambulance observation) components. The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system.  This course meets the Idaho and national requirements to apply for certification as an Advanced EMT. This course is a 14 -week course consisting of approximately 220 hours spread between online coursework, 54 hours of in-person lab/skills time, up to five 12-hour shifts in a clinical setting and ride-alongs with an ambulance crew.

Pre-requisite: Must have achieved NREMT certification. Preference for EMT’s with minimum 1 year of experience.

Additional Costs : Textbook, blood pressure cuff and stethoscope, clinical facility required immunizations, skills and written certification exams, American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR training certification (register at cetrain.isu.edu).

Must be 18 years or older.

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Russia Punches Through Weakened Lines in Eastern Ukraine

Military analysts say Russian forces are increasingly investigating Ukrainian lines to identify weakened positions before attacking and breaking through.

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By Constant Méheut

Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine

Russian forces have made rapid gains in the eastern Donetsk region over the past week or so, capturing a few villages and closing in on the city of Pokrovsk, one of the main Ukrainian defensive strongholds in the area.

Russian forces are now only a dozen miles from Pokrovsk after Moscow’s troops pushed along a railway line and advanced about three miles toward the city, according to open-source maps of the battlefield based on combat footage and satellite imagery. The Russian progress contrasts sharply with the slow but steady gains that Moscow had made so far this year in the Donetsk region, sometimes measured in only a few hundred yards a week.

Military analysts say the swift gains reflect Moscow’s improved ability to exploit cracks in Ukrainian defensive lines, which have been thinned by manpower shortages and strained by relentless Russian attacks along a more than 600-mile front.

In recent months, the experts say, Russian forces have increasingly focused on identifying weakened and poorly organized Ukrainian units before breaking through by throwing scores of troops and armored vehicles onto the battlefield.

“Russians probe the lines to see if a battalion holds or retreats,” said Mykola Bielieskov, a military analyst at the government-run National Institute for Strategic Studies in Ukraine. Once they “find weakened battalions and brigades,” he added, “they press them no matter the losses.”

An example was Russia’s capture last week of the eastern village of Prohres. DeepState , an analytical group with close ties to Ukraine’s army, said the capture followed what it described as a chaotic Ukrainian retreat, as soldiers north of the village were encircled by the Russians and escaped only after the troops ignored their commander’s order not to break out of the encirclement, DeepState said.

The hasty retreat appears to have allowed Russian forces to quickly capture more land. Since the fall of Prohres, they have seized more than 10 square miles of territory, according to DeepState’s battlefield map.

Nazar Voloshyn, a spokesman for Ukraine’s eastern military command, declined to comment on the situation.

Lt. Oleksandr Shyrshyn, the deputy battalion commander for Ukraine’s 47th Mechanized Brigade, which was rushed to help Ukrainian troops in the area, told Hromadske, a Ukrainian news outlet, that the disorderly withdrawal led to unnecessary casualties. He said it would have been possible to better organize the retreat and prepare more solid defensive lines further back to stop the Russian advance.

Yuri Butusov, a Ukrainian military journalist, said Russia “attacks first and foremost those brigades that have the weakest command and organization.”

“When a poorly managed crew is attacked, it can’t hold,” he wrote on Facebook .

Ukraine has faced similar battlefield challenges in recent months, with its troops either trapped in chaotic retreats or bungling rotations that allow Russia to quickly seize land.

In Avdiivka , an eastern city that Russia captured in February, Ukrainian soldiers said a failure to execute an orderly withdrawal cost lives and led to the capture of many soldiers. About two months later, the fall of Ocheretyne , a village northwest of Avdiivka, was partly blamed on a failure to properly rotate Ukrainian troops, leaving the sector undefended.

Franz-Stefan Gady, a Vienna-based military analyst, said “rotations are usually the most dangerous moment” for an army because they leave positions only partially manned as soldiers pull back.

Mr. Gady said ever-present surveillance drones hovering over the battlefield have made these rotations extremely difficult to carry out, particularly for Ukraine, whose defensive lines are already thin because of manpower shortages. Russia often tries to attack and advance just as Ukraine conducts rotations, Mr. Gady said.

Mr. Bielieskov, of the National Institute for Strategic Studies in Ukraine, said Russian advances so far had not translated into “major breakthroughs” that would allow Moscow to capture all of the Donetsk region, one of the Kremlin’s top military goals.

Still, Russia’s recent advances are threatening Ukraine’s last defensive belt in the Donetsk region. Russian forces are now within artillery range of a key road linking Pokrovsk to other Ukrainian strongholds in the area.

“The situation is critical, as the pace of the enemy’s advance is worrying,” Mr. Butusov said.

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Powerboating offers the best of both worlds, the leisurely pace of a gentle cruise and the thrill of zipping across the open water. RYA training will give you the confidence and skills to handle the boat safely and make the most of your time on the water, whatever your pace.

As well as courses for recreational boaters, RYA powerboat certificates are also used by professional open boat skippers who need to prove their competence or require  professional qualifications  for work.

So whether you use powerboats for leisure, work, or in connection with another activity such as sailing or rescue, we have a course for you. Find out more about our powerboat courses below.

The National Powerboat scheme is comprised of a series of one and two-day practical courses that can be taken either onboard a centre’s boat, or your own. There’s something for all ages and levels of experience. 

A one-day introduction to simple boat handling and the use of safety equipment.

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This two-day course builds upon Level 2 Powerboat Handling skills, focussing on short-handed operations, passenger safety and comfort. Designed in consultation with the Professional Yachting Association (PYA).

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If you want to go powerboating overseas, you’re likely to need an ICC. The Level 2 Powerboat Handling certificate can be used as evidence of your competence.

Powerboating can be great fun for the whole family and there are plenty of opportunities for young people to get involved. Check our course descriptions for minimum age recommendations.

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Exiled Wagner mercenaries are training Belarusian troops in what may signal Putin's puppet next door is cutting some of the strings

• Wagner Group mercenaries cast into exile in Belarus have been training the country's soldiers.
• Experts have noted that recent training carried out by Wagner is historically done with Russia.
• The increased military training suggests Putin's influential grip on Belarus may be waning.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has historically sought dominance over Belarus, aiming to pull the neighboring state into Moscow's orbit, and the Belarusian leader has at times been characterized as Putin's puppet.

But in the wake of the Wagner Group's armed rebellion and subsequent exile, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko appears to have found an opportunity to exploit the weakened mercenary organization and reduce his country's reliance on Russia by having the ruthless fighters train his military — something in which Moscow's forces have previously been heavily involved.

Lukashenko played an important role in bringing an end to the short-lived mutiny in late June, brokering negotiations between the Kremlin and the Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin. As part of the deal, Prigozhin was seemingly cast into exile in Belarus, where his mercenaries were given the chance to join him as they embarked on an uncertain future.

Eager to take advantage of the situation, Belarus offered to host Wagner fighters at an abandoned military camp in the country's central Asipovichy district so they could provide training to the country's armed forces, and in mid-July, Minsk announced that Wagner had begun training Belarusian territorial defense units.

Several weeks later, this partnership seems to have expanded.

Wagner fighters are now training Belarusian troops in exercises typically conducted in partnership with Russian soldiers, according to an analysis published on Monday by the Institute for the Study of War, a think tank in Washington, DC, that has followed these developments closely.

Wagner mercenaries recently began conducting "company-level training" elements of multiple mechanized brigades, which covered dismounted infantry maneuvering, drone evasion, and combined arms assault that featured the integration of tanks and artillery support, the analysis said.

"The Wagner Group's new role in Belarusian company-level training is notable," the analysis said. "The Belarusian military typically conducts such exercises with Russian trainers and relies on Russian planners for any multi-brigade exercises, which ISW has not yet observed Wagner Group participating in."

George Barros, an ISW analyst, told Insider that "Wagner's failed rebellion posed a very good opportunity for Lukashenko to potentially open up options to allow the Belarusian military to wean itself, perhaps over the span of a long time, off the structural dependency" of the Russian military.

ISW also noted recent cooperation between the mercenaries and a Belarusian airborne brigade that typically trains with Russia, adding that this new dynamic suggests Wagner "may seek to supplant legacy Russian-Belarusian unit relationships."

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These shifts break from the norms Moscow has sought to create. Over the past decade, "the Kremlin's been wildly successful with their integration campaign," Barros said, especially in the military. Minsk's military is relatively small, and it lacks the "connective tissues," Barros added, because Russian forces have "conducted a successful sort of corporate takeover of the higher-function planning and command and control functions of the Belarusian military."

For years Belarus has relied on Russia's economic and security support , especially as the country went through a period of domestic turmoil as a result of pro-democracy protests. In turn, Belarus has supported Russia in its invasion of Ukraine and even agreed to let Moscow store tactical nuclear weapons there. With Moscow's backing, Lukashenko has led Belarus since the mid-1990s, holding on to power despite opposition and amid questionable elections. Given that Putin has been a key ally, Lukashenko has long been considered to be under the Russian leader's thumb.

But the aftermath of the Wagner rebellion has exposed some irregularities in the countries' relationship. Lukashenko bragged about saving Moscow from the mutiny, which experts described as a "humiliating" moment for Putin. But more than that, he appears to be exploiting the situation.

"Perhaps Lukashenko saw the aftermath of the rebellion and realized it failed," Barros said. "Prigozhin needs a lifeline, and Lukashenko has a problem that is known to everybody in that my military is systematically and structurally dependent on the Russians. They have a common adversary in Moscow now, and they can actually mutually benefit from each other."

By taking advantage of Wagner's presence and increasing military ties, Lukashenko seems to be weakening the gravitational pull that Russia exerts over Belarus. And the move has been in the works for weeks.

On July 17, Lukashenko signed a law creating a people's militia, likely a group of volunteers who'd train under Wagner. Shortly after that, Wagner troops began training internal troops, the Belarusian deputy commander of the internal troops confirmed on July 25.

Prigozhin said in a video from the Belarus camp in late July that Wagner forces would remain in Belarus "for some time" and prepare to eventually head to Africa, where the mercenary organization already has a footprint in several countries and has been accused of widespread human-rights abuses and a laundry list of atrocities.

Lukashenko, meanwhile, has praised the Wagner fighters and welcomed the military training with open arms. According to the state-run news site Belta , Lukashenko said Tuesday that the mercenaries would "help us totally for free and pass on their experience."

"I need to train my own military personnel because an army that doesn't fight is half an army," Lukashenko said, according to an English translation of his remarks. "You also understand it perfectly well. I don't want to fight. I don't want our guys to die. This is why they need to be trained."

He added: "They will give advice and say something. They are very satisfied with our warriors. They say that they are very well-trained people and, most importantly, they want to learn."

Lukashenko may also be signaling his intent to use Wagner in the creation of some sort of a Belarusian "contract army," which, according to Barros and a Tuesday update from the ISW, the Belarusian doesn't have.

But while this may be of great interest to decision-makers in Belarus, these developments likely aren't a priority for Moscow.

"They're prioritizing defeating the Ukrainian counteroffensive in the south," Barros told Insider, adding that Russian forces are focused on "reconstituting their forces, preparing for the next subsequent fighting season over the winter, and potentially regrouping for another offensive."

It's unclear exactly how many Wagner fighters are operating in Belarus, but their presence has rattled some in the West, including the neighboring countries Poland and Lithuania. Officials in the two NATO countries expressed concerns after Poland said that over 100 Wagner mercenaries had moved into position near its border with Belarus and that two Belarusian military helicopters had violated its airspace, which Minsk denied.

A White House National Security Council spokesperson, John Kirby, downplayed the concern, saying there's no indication the mercenaries are an immediate threat to NATO.

"We're not aware of any specific threat posed by Wagner to Poland or to any of our NATO allies, and we're watching that, obviously, closely," Kirby told reporters on Tuesday, adding that the US is still committed to "defending every inch of NATO territory."

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Poole Harbour experience inc Powerboat Level 2 – on our boats

Duration: 2 Days

Time: 9am to 5pm

Group Size: 3 per boat

Min Age: From 12

Price: £370 to £380

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Poole Harbour experience inc Powerboat Level 2 – on our boats - General

The RYA Level Two course is our most popular course and the two days over which it is run gives plenty of time for both practical instruction and theory. Whilst at first glance the syllabus appears very similar to the level one course the extra time available makes a real difference to the depth in which subjects are covered and therefore the amount a student can learn.

Prior experience

No prior boating experience is necessary. The course equally suits those new to boating and those who have been boating for years. Most people take Level 2 and bypass Level 1. You do not need to already have Level 1 before you take Level 2.

Course Duration

2 days from 9am to 5pm.

Instructor – student ratio

3 students to 1 Instructor and boat. We often run 2-3 boats per course the benefit being you get to use different boats and benefit from the interaction with other students. You often will find that you learn as much from watching another student execute a manoeuvre as you do from doing it yourself.

Minimum Age

We are generally happy for a child over 12 to attend a course with their parent/guardian on our boats at any time – please call to discuss. Children over 16 can attend a normal course at any time but we must have the parent/guardian’s specific permission – please call to discuss. If you want a child of under 16 to attend on their own then they must attend one of our dedicated Children’s Courses see the Children’s Courses section.

Why choose Powerboat Training UK for your Powerboat Level 2 course?

Our boats ~ with 7.8m and 6.8m Ribcrafts as our main teaching boats we have invested considerably so that you get to use quality kit in great condition. Each RIB is fully equipped for training up to Advanced level and are fitted with Icom and Garmin electronics.

Our location and teaching facilities ~ Poole Harbour is a truly amazing teaching location – so much so that the RNLI and the Royal Marines base their training operations here. Our classrooms are well resourced, professional, clean and tidy.

Likewise our base in Lymington at Aquasafe Powerboat School is at Lymington Yacht Haven which like Cobbs Quay is a large marina with a huge range of craft. Our classrooms are well resourced, clean and professional.

Our Instructors ~ we ensure that our instructors are teaching 100% ‘Best Practice’ and have a process whereby we constantly review their sessions to ensure that you get the most productive experience from your time with us. All teach because they love boating and we work with them to constantly ‘upskill’ their qualifications and experience.

Our history ~ we started the school over ten years ago and have grown a reputation for delivering on our promises. Our clients range from individuals with their own craft to organisations such as Sunseeker, the RNLI and we were awarded the RYA Training contract by Dorset Police for the London 2012 Olympic events in Weymouth.

What is included in the course price? ~ when you undertake your Level 2 Course on our boats then the price you pay includes Fuel (often charged as extra at the end of courses by schools), and free use of waterproofs (once again often charged as an extra) plus of course free parking. Price includes VAT too – yet another common extra.

Ooops – almost forgot!. Included in the course price  you also get the RYA Start Powerboating book and can purchase a copy of the new updated RYA Powerboat Handbook for the reduced price of £15.

Does the course price represent good value? ~ remember in life you pretty much get what you pay for. We don’t pretend to be the cheapest but the course will be on well maintained first rate craft, and run by instructors guaranteed to teach current best practice. We have great facilities in a large marina offering a great all-round experience. Check out the other relevant pages on this website to see what we mean.

Course prices The higher price quoted in the ‘Key Course Details’ section above is the price per head for 1 person, for 2 persons the per head cost reduces by 2.5% and for three people by 5%. The price shown is inclusive of VAT.

On your boat price is £560 for up to three people. If you are interested in training on your own boat then follow this link – Powerboat Level 2 on your boat

Some of the offers available when buying this course include…..

Special Offer No1!! Book and pay for your VHF Course at the same time as you book the Level 2 course and only pay £75 for the classroom based VHF course (including course pack). (Usual cost is £100, you also need to pay the RYA Fee which is £60). Alternatively you can choose the Online version of the VHF course for £65 – you will still need to come in for the assessment. We run VHF Courses every two weeks so fitting you in will never be an issue – we run these courses in Poole and Lymington.

Special Offer No2!! We also offer the opportunity to book the RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course for a massively discounted £80 when booked alongside a Powerboat Level 2 course. This is a great course to develop your understanding of charts, tides, buoyage and navigation onto the next level after the course.

Poole Harbour experience inc Powerboat Level 2 – on our boats - The Course

The RYA Powerboat level 2 course is aimed both at those new to boating and those that have boated a while that want to improve their boat handling.

Your instructor will cover the following topics with you during your time with him/her:

• Boat Handling including in confined spaces.
• Approaching and securing to a buoy
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Handling a boat at planing speed
• Man overboard
• Launching & recovery
• Navigation to include charts, tides, buoyage
• Undertaking a passage
• The ‘Collision regulations’

The vast majority of the time on this course is spent on the water and out of the classroom.

The time that you do spend in on theory will cover: The types of craft and their respective advantages/disadvantages; engines & drives; use of power tilt & trim tabs; safety checks; personal buoyancy; awareness of other water users; application of the collision regulations (IRPCS); local bylaws; towing and being towed; communication with other craft; emergency action; distress signals; fire precautions and fire fighting and rope work.

On the second day of the course we spend time looking at charts, tides, buoyage and using a compass. Using these skills we then prepare a short pilotage plan and execute it to put into practice the skills developed it in the classroom.

Essentially day one of the course is aimed at developing your ability to competently handle the craft in close quarter situations whilst day two develops the ability to navigate and then puts this into practice ensuring you have the ability to undertake short inshore passages.

Once you have reached the standard at which we can award the Level 2 certificate should you wish you can go on to apply for your ICC from the RYA. The relevant form can be downloaded ( here ) which coupled with a photo and a copy of your certificate will get you your licence. If you are a member of the RYA then your ICC is free else it costs approximately £45. Coincidently joining the RYA costs about the same so we would generally advise that you join then get the ICC free. If you intend travelling abroad shortly after your course and thus require your ICC to be issued quickly we advise that you join the RYA a few weeks before your course and then call the relevant department to try to ensure a quick turnaround for your application my own only took a week.

In certain situations the Level 2 certificate can be attained without attending the full course. This is known as Direct Assessment and takes half a day. (Call us if you feel that your experience is suitable and you are interested in this way of obtaining Level 2).

A further consideration when attending a level two course is where you take it. Coastal based schools award certificates with a Coastal Endorsement. This means that the student has learnt in conditions where tides and currents must be considered. Generally speaking if you intend using your boat in coastal waters ensure that you undertake a course with a coastal school.

Poole Harbour experience inc Powerboat Level 2 – on our boats - This course is aimed at

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course course appeals to a wide variety of individuals from those new to powerboating to those who may have boated for many years.

Some examples of the sorts of people that the Level 2 course is best suited to:

• Those new to boating keen to ensure that as they start boating they are doing it right. The course focuses on ensuring that you develop a really good base understanding of boat handling, navigation and seamanship. After the course you can then bolt on more practical experience to really cement the knowledge gained on the course.
• Those keen to boat overseas and want to achieve their International Certificate of Competence (‘ICC’) undertake the Level 2 course which then allows them to apply for the ICC using a copy of their Level 2 certificate.
• Those who have boated a while but never received any formal training. Level 2 ensures that you will carry on but doing it the ‘right way’ ensuring that you use the most efficient methods and with a good understanding of the ‘building blocks’ of boating. Many of the people falling into this camp tend to wonder before a course how much they will gain from the course as they have been boating so long yet after the course wonder why they never did it sooner. Indeed for some it really reinvigorates their boating leading them to seek out new places to go with a greater confidence.
• For those thinking about buying a boat the course serves as a great way to become a more educated buyer. Our bases in Poole and Lymington are in large marinas so you will be able to see a huge number of craft during your time with us. Being around so many boats and able to discuss the pros and cons of the various styles with the Instructors really helps when it comes to assessing the huge number of craft out there to buy.

The course is relevant whether you have your own boat or don’t ever intend owning your own craft.

Poole Harbour experience inc Powerboat Level 2 – on our boats - Syllabus

Aim:  “To teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. Minimum age 12, those aged 12 to 16 will receive a Level 2 Certificate endorsed “The holder should only use powered craft under the supervision of a responsible adult.”

Please note (From PTUK): The vast majority of time on the course is spent on the water boat handling. Therefore the volume of text dedicated to the topics below should not be taken to indicate the time spent on each of these areas.

Knowledge of:  The subject will be briefly explained. Familiarisation during the course and where to find out more after the course.

Understands:  The subject will be covered in greater depth and you will be asked to demonstrate a basic understanding and go away from the course able to develop your own skill in this area.

Can:  The subject will be covered in great depth, including background theory, demonstrations by the instructor and repeated practice by yourself until you can demonstrate good skills in the subject.

Launch & recovery Knowledge of:

• Use of a trailer or launching trolley
• Consideration of launching and sea conditions, including hazards and obstructions
• Number of persons required to launch/recover
• Construction, width and condition of slipway
• Steep/slippery slipways, beach launching, lee shores
• Care of trailer bearings, hitch, lashings, ties, lights and winch
• Trailer parking
• Prepare the boat, lines, fenders, safety equipment, fuel tanks, lines and secure gear on board
• Prepare to go afloat
• Tie relevant knots

Boat Handling Knowledge of:

• Loading: effect on handling and performance, effect on balance and trim, CE Plate and manufacturer’s recommendation
• Handling characteristics of displacement boats, rudder steered craft and shaft driven vessels

Understands:

• Crew members: minimum number in faster craft, keeping a look-out
• The importance of boat control in waves and adequate seating to minimise the possibility of back injury
• Awareness of other water users, including effect of wash
• Steering, controls, effect of current or tidal stream
• Handling a boat at planing speed, trim tabs and power trim
• Planing boats: propeller angle and immersion, shallow drive, planing and displacement speed handling, tiller/console steering
• Carry out pre-start checks, engine starting and stopping
• Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length kill cord at all times
• Carry out low speed manoeuvres including: turning in a confined area, effect of wind on bow and holding off. Demonstrate an awareness of the danger of flooding when going astern

Securing to a buoy Understands:

• Preparation of mooring warp
• Use of a boat hook
• Direction of approach
• Taking way off
• Crew communication
• Making fast
• Procedure when overshooting
• Approach and secure to buoy

Anchoring Knowledge of:

• Types of anchor
• Stowage and attachment to boat
• Preparation of anchor, chain and warp
• Weighing anchor
• Correct approach in various conditions
• Check holding
• Depth of water, holding ground, scope required
• Approach and anchor correctly
• Weigh anchor correctly

Leaving and coming alongside Understands:

• Preparation and use of lines and fenders, attachment to boat, stowage under way
• Speed and angle of approach
• Wind effect
• Method of approach in tidal stream or current
• Make fast alongside
• Use springs
• Leave – ahead or astern

Man overboard Knowledge of:

• Recovery or man overboard
• Cold shock and immersion hypothermia
• How and when to raise the alarm
• Take immediate action
• Observe the man overboard
• Carry out the correct return with awareness of propeller
• Approach and recover the ‘man’ in the water (Small weighted buoy to be used)
• Demonstrate both drift down and into wind approach method
• Switch engine off

Knowledge of:

• Types of craft: advantages and disadvantages of different hull forms with respect to sea keeping  ability
• Seating arrangements
• Stepped hulls
• Engines and drives: advantages and disadvantages of outboard, inboard and outdrive units, single and twin screws, choice and use of fuels
• Siting of fuel tanks, fuel lines, batteries, wiring, fire extinguishers
• Routine engine maintenance checks, basic fault diagnosis
• Close down procedure
• Advice to inland drivers about coastal waters
• Use and limitations of GPS/Chartplotters
• Application of local byelaws, especially around commercial shipping
• Sources of weather information
• Awareness of other water users
• Communication with other craft
• Disabled craft
• Emergency action, preventing sinking
• Adrift – alternative means or propulsion
• Actions to be taken by disabled craft and being towed
• Fire precautions and fire fighting
• Distress signals, means of issuing distress, DSC and the Mayday call
• Advice for vessels in restricted visibility
• Apply IRPCS, principally rules 5, 7, 8, 9, 12-18
• Byelaws and local regulatins
• Boat registration schemes
• Pilotage and passage planning
• Charts, chart symbols, buoyage systems
• Tides and tidal streams
• Use steering and hand bearing compasses.
• Undertake practical handling on tidal waters

Poole Harbour experience inc Powerboat Level 2 – on our boats - Reviews

Whatever we may think of our courses what really counts is what others think, below are a selection of comments taken directly from the Feedback Forms that we ask are filled in at the end of each course.

I just want to say thank you so much for a great course for the boys last weekend. Even in the rain they loved it. Sammy is a great teacher and Viv organised everything perfectly. They have already been raving about it to their friends so you may be getting more bookings! Thanks so much.. Justin

Absolutely loved it. I genuinely can’t stress enough how great John was. My girlfriend and I have both now explained to our respective parents how lucky we were to have had him all to ourselves. An unbelievable weekend with a lifelong skill at the end of it, made even more special by the fun, informative and patient captain we had on boards. A million thank yous! Xander

PAUL was brilliant. Very calm and he gave reassuring instructions. You didn’t really feel you were learning and then you just realised you could control your boat. I would recommend this training to anyone getting into motor boats or even up sizing. It is well worth the time and money. Jim

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and feel encouraged to learn more starting with the online navigation course. Rupert

Paul was fantastic I would definitely use you again! Andy

We would just like to say thank you for the great service and care you and your team delivered to us during our 2 day Power Boat level 2 training. Thank you to Tony for explaining everything so well, keeping us safe and being so patient, he is a credit to Powerboat Training UK. When the time is right we will be back for more training in the near future as we have the power boat bug. Frank and Joanna

Just a quick e-mail to thank you for a great couple of days I had completing the level 2 course over the weekend. Having going from not knowing a thing about boating to knowing a whole lot more! As I am looking to buying my first boat I found the information given go a long way to vastly increase my confidence on the water. Please also would you pass on my sincere thanks to Robin, who was my instructor for the two days, I found his guidance and patience made me feel relaxed and at ease, and his knowledge of boaty things made learning fun! Looking forward to more training when i get my first boat. Mark

Thanks Viv, the level 2 course was brilliant and as I’m sure you already know, Robin made it, he is a great guy and is a huge asset to your operation. I don’t praise people who just do their job, but Robin went the extra mile, fantastic guy. George

Just wanted to let you know what an excellent 2 days I’ve just enjoyed at Lymington on the Powerboat Level 2 course with Philip! The course content and pace was just perfect and Philip presented it in a very knowledgeable and enjoyable way. It has certainly given me the best possible introduction to Powerboats. I’m already looking forward to the VHF course next Saturday! Also, wanted to thank you both for your patience and understanding in providing me with an alternative course following my personal issues. David

We completed our Powerboat level 2 course over the weekend and all 3 of us enjoyed ourselves immensely as well as learning a great deal. Would you please pass on our sincere thanks to both Paul and Phillip who were both excellent teachers and very patient with us whilst we struggled to learnt about something that was totally new to us. Their understanding & knowledge made the whole process a lot easier! Bernard

IT WAS BLOODY BRILLIANT! I can’t tell you how nice Robin is as a coach and person he made the whole thing so enjoyable and the knowledge we both walked away with has set us up perfectly. I can’t speak highly enough of Aquasafe and the whole set up. Elizabeth was dreading it but came away really happy and pleased she did it. I think Robin played a massive part in making Elizabeth feel safe and gave her confidence. Two great days of learning and I will be recommending to my friends and family. Thank you so so much and hope to see you soon when I get some time to book up the other courses. Joshua

On behalf of myself and everyone who attended the course over the last couple of days, I just wanted to say thank you very much. Everyone was impressed with the instruction and the course as a whole. Arron

Just to say thank you very much for Saturday, we both enjoyed it and got a lot out of the training. I am hoping we will have some opportunities to put it into practice over the next few weeks. Thanks for your help, I hope we can come back and do some more training before too long. Alison

Hello Viv. A quick note while I remember to say thank you for organizing the course for James and I. We enjoyed it very much and Alan was very professional and affable. I feel very confident now to take a boat out and also realize how little I knew and also how little I still know! Sammy is a very pleasant young man too. All Best Wishes. Mark

I completed my PB level 2 course over the weekend under Anthony. The course was great and very well delivered, so I offer strong complements to the company and to Anthony as an individual. Sam

Hello there. I just wanted to send a quick email to thank you for the Powerboat Level 2 course in Lymington last Thursday and Friday, that myself, my son Sonny and my father, Dave completed – even despite the hilariously horrendous weather on Friday! Our instructor, Philip, was absolutely brilliant with all three of us. Very professional, patient, knowledgeable, kind and great company; he pitched the course content brilliantly well for both the 12 year old level and the 71 year old level and everything in between! Please pass on my greatest thanks to Philip and looking forward to getting lots of practice in and doing some future courses with you. With warmest wishes Juliette

Hi Viv Just to let you know how fantastic we thought the training was and how useful it has proved to be. Olly was skippering our Boston Whaler on Saturday on his own and the engine cut out near Old Harry. He had to make an emergency call to the coastguard after doing all the the things he had been trained to do on the course. He didn’t panic, he carried out checks and eventually made it to Swanage where the coastguard met him and we got Sea Start to him. Between them they worked out what the problem was and he ended up racing Sea Start back to Studland 🙂 The incident is mentioned in the Echo today. He kept in touch with us by phone and we didn’t panic either because we knew he was confident and able to handle the situation. All the adults he came into contact with were really impressed with the way he handled himself and the boat. So – thank you – and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this course to anyone, whatever their age. Cheers, Julie x

“Hi Viv, just to say thanks for providing Paul for our course. He took us from complete novices to competent power boat handlers. He was also brilliant with our 15 year old son Lyall. So many thanks for the course.” Best wishes Mandy

“I would like to thank the team very much for a most enjoyable Level 2 Course. Paul, Dom and Nye created a great atmosphere in the classroom and on the boats and did a great job of getting everyone to work as a team. Questions were encouraged and no-one was made to feel out of place for asking – Paul came to my assistance when I couldn’t quite fathom how to get the lifejacket on and even managed to keep a straight face! Dom took our group of three for the practical sessions and really made the course come alive. His enthusiasm for powerboats clearly rubbed off and I have now decided to get a RIB! Our group didn’t have a lot of experience with handling boats before and Dom was great at seeing where we were going wrong and adjusting the pace to suit our needs. I would definitely recommend Powerboat Training UK to anyone considering getting on the water, even with little or no experience. I look forward to taking my Intermediate Course at some point in the future after I’ve practiced what I’ve learnt a bit more.” Martin

“Just wanted to write to thank you for a great course at the weekend. Alyn was incredibly patient and responded to our million and one questions with enthusiasm every time. Before buying a boat I had never realised that there were so many things to think about and now a few days on I really struggle to see how we would have managed to boat safely without doing the course.” Joe & Ann (and son Ben) after spending two days with Paul and their new 28ft Bayliner sportscruisier.

“Thanks for taking the extra time with us at weekend to help us ensure we could do the launch and recovery part of boating during our Level 2 course. It was really helpful to do it a couple of times during the weekend and if you are okay with it we will take you up on your offer of assistance the next time we come down to launch.” Jon after spending a couple of days undertaking Level 2 with his 7m RIB where we dedicated specific time to practicing launch and recovery with his vehicle/trailer/boat to ensure it was handled safely and he was happy with the process.

“I enjoyed all aspects of both theory and practical work, there was lots of time on the water giving me plenty of the time at the helm. Good student to Instructor ratio.” Stephen commenting on his Level 2 course.

“I enjoyed all aspects of the course, a great friendly Instructor who covered everything in brilliant detail. I got plenty of practice at everything and he answered every question I had.” Mike commenting on his Level 2 course.

“Great instruction, clear concise theoretical work and good practical. Overall brilliant – great Instructors.” Charles commenting on his Level 2 course.

“Gave me confidence to go boating.” Mario commenting on his Level 2 course

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