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RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course 307

This RYA Accredited 2 day classroom theory and hands on practical training program is perfect for individuals interested in improving their hands-on powerboat and tender operating skills. This course is great for beginners or seasoned tender operators! The practical portion of the course utilizes MPT’s powerboat and tender fleet up to 8 meters.

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Course Description

2 day class in fort lauderdale, required materials.

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The class is very practical--wish it were longer! Rachelle, Saturday May 2022 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Great class. Nice boat and very informative instructor. Pedro, Friday February 2022 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Keep up all the good work. It’s much appreciated. Zoe, Friday August 2021 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Great Instructor! Very professional and knowledgeable, thank you. David, Friday January 2021 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Very well done !!!! Very happy to be here with you !!!! Tnks!!! Cruz, Wednesday January 2014 RYA Powerboat Level 2

This was an amazing course. Would recommend it to anybody Eric, Friday May 2013 RYA Powerboat Level 2

PBLII was a good course. Jeff was very patient during the on-water-training, and overall good instructor. Jennifer, Wednesday April 2013 RYA Powerboat Level 2

you guys are great! Zachary, Thursday July 2012 RYA Powerboat Level 2

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Covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques. It aims to teach the standard required to complete a short coastal passage by day. This course builds on the foundation knowledge of the Level 2 course and is suited to those who aim to drive larger more powerful powerboats. During the course you will cover cruising at planing speed and more advanced boat handling. It is recommended for anyone considering moving on to the Advanced course. The course can be conducted on a planing or displacement boat.

Candidates should be competent to the standard of RYA Powerboat Level 2. It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a first aid and VHF/SRC operator's certificate and have knowledge to the level of Day Skipper theory.

Planning a day cruise, boat preparation, boat handling, pilotage, passage making, man overboard.

Able to plan and execute short coastal passages by day

Predominantly practical but with some classroom elements. The aim of the practical session is to put into practice the theory and complete a passage.

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Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor

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.

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Safety & Rescue Boat Handling Instructor

This hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who will be using powerboats to perform safety and rescue functions. It is designed for regatta personnel, marine patrols, police and fire rescue personnel, park rangers, and on-the-water sailing instructors and coaches

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Mark Set Boat Handling Instructor

The Mark Set Boat Handling Instructor Course prepares the Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor to teach the Student level Mark Set Boat Handling Certification Course.  The course is offered as a one-and-one course.  The actual instructor course is a one day, 10-hour course.  It is typically preceded by a one-day student level MSBH course to help potential candidates meet the prerequisite. This course is taught by US Powerboating Mark Set Boat Handling Instructor Trainers.

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Cruising Powerboat Instructor

This is a three-day evaluative course for experienced boat operators.  Most of the time will be spent on the water demonstrating and critiquing boathandling maneuvers and demonstrating and discussing teaching techniques applicable to single and twin-screw cruising powerboats.

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Instructor Trainer Courses frequency varies- some courses are held annually while others are only held every few years. For Cruising Powerboat Instructor Trainers, there is no course but rather a co-teach with a senior Instructor Trainer.

***Candidates must be a minimum of 24 years old and hold a current instructor certification for the level they’re seeking to be a Trainer.***

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RYA Powerboat Level 2

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The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course (RYA PB2) offers a general introduction to power boating and teaches core boat handling and safety skills. The course is popular both with beginners and those who are self taught and now require formal certification.

The course is generally considered, the licence for powerboats. The qualification is widely recognised throughout the world. The Powerboat Level 2 (formerly known as the National Powerboat Certificate) covers everything in the RYA Powerboat Level 1 and a lot more.

HOW LONG DOES THE RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 COURSE TAKE?

The RYA PB2 course takes two days

WHAT ARE THE PRE REQUISITES FOR RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 ?

• No previous experience required
• Minimum age of 12 years**

**Under 16s are advised, “Not be in charge of a powerboat unless under the supervision of a responsible adult”. We run separate Junior Powerboat Courses.

WHAT IS COVERED ON THE RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 COURSE?

This course is largely practical onboard the powerboat. There are some short theory sections to complete.

The course provides everything you need to get started with an emphasis on you becoming confident and competent at boat handling and being aware of the associated safety consideration and equipment. The RYA Powerboat Level 2 is broadly equivalent to a series of driving lessons, but a lot more fun.

The RYA Powerboat Level Two will prepare you for driving a powerboat unsupervised with confidence. While primarily a boat handling (parking) course you may consider following it up with the RYA Powerboat Intermediate Course which covers high speed navigation and passage making in far more detail.

RYA PB2 Training at Chieftain Training is comprehensive. We aim to make life as easy as possible for our students and provide the following within the course:

• 2 days of instruction
• Use of our RIB (rigid inflatable boat)
• Loan of a life jacket
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate
• RYA Start Powerboating Handbook
• Free on street parking
• 1 year free subscription to Powerboat & RIB Magazine

NOT INCLUDED

• Wet weather gear (this can be hired for £5 a day)
• Lunch (Can be bought locally, but we recommend you bring a packed lunch)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

International certificate of competence.

If you require a powerboat licence for driving in other European countries, we can take care of the paperwork for your  ICC (International Certificate of Competence) , which is subject to a small RYA administration fee for non-RYA members, or is free for RYA members.

Fast Track 1:1 day for experienced drivers

If you already have experience as a powerboater, need to gain your Level 2 certifIcate and don’t wish to undertake the introductory elements of the Level 2 course, you can instead attend a shorter 1:1 course which consists of the relevant coaching and a direct assessment. Please contact us to find out more.

“Teen” Powerboat Level 2 (RYA PB2) courses

Lets face it, our kids probably have more fun without us around. 12-15 years old can join our Youth Powerboat Level 2 Course . They receive the same course, however they will be learning with other 12-15 year olds.

“Family” Powerboat Level 2 courses

If you have just bought a new boat why not train together as a family. We train upto 3 of you together or can spread a larger family across 2 boats. Full information is at Family Level 2 Courses .

Own Boat Tuition

We can run this course on board your own boat.  We can train 1-3 of you at a time and bespoke the course around your boat and your likely usage.

WHAT RATIO IS RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 TAUGHT TO?

This course will run with no more than 3 students per boat and Instructor, sometimes less.

HOW LONG IS THE RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE VALID FOR?

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate does not expire. Drivers who qualified some time ago and for whatever reason did not make use of their training are advised to refresh by re-attending the course. If you choose to commercially endorse the PB2, then your Commercial Endorsement will expire after 5 years.

BOOKING THE COURSE:

The Powerboat Level Two course is run every weekend and frequently during the week. If you can’t find a suitable date from the list, please contact us and we will do our best to arrange a convenient date.

We can also run the course 1:1 at a time that best suits you and even on your own boat, if you would prefer. Please contact us for details of own boat tuition.

IS THE POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 COURSE FOR ME?

Wondering if this is the course for you? The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is suitable for a wide range of people, from beginners wanting to gain skills and improve confidence, to those with a bit more experience looking to gain their powerboat ‘licence’. Some people’s aim is simply to be able to drive a speedboat for fun, others look to use the skill as a vehicle for their sport or job. This course might appeal to:

• Water-skiiers
• Wake-boarders
• Lifeboat crew
• Super-yacht deck crew who will drive the tender
• Powerboat owners
• Offshore wind farm crew
• Harbour masters, police
• Safetyboat crew and cox’ns
• Lifeboat volunteers

If you are unsure as to whether the Level Two course is the one for you, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our course advisors to discuss your options in detail.

RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 DIRECT ASSESSMENT

If you have existing experience of power-boating and require a Level 2 Certificate then there is the option to attend a bespoke direct assessment. This option will save you time versus attending a two day course but is reserved for those with existing experience.

Half day RYA Powerboat Level 2 Direct Assessment

The Instructor will expect you to perform the following manoeuvres

• Holding Off
• Departing from and returning to an alongside berth in various states of wind and/or tide
• Turn using warps
• Picking Up a Mooring
• Turning in a confined space
• Planing speed handling

You will also need to answer oral questions on the following subjects

• Safety equipment
• Sources of weather info
• Basic chartwork / passage planing

One Day RYA Powerboat Level 2 (PB2) Direct Assessment

If some of the above skills are a little out of practice then we can offer you a bespoke one-day 1:1 option (for experienced power-boaters only). We conduct your 1:1 direct assessment in the afternoon, but before that, our Instructor spends the morning with you coaching those skills/knowledge which are a little rusty.

Direct assessments are bespoke, please contact us to arrange.

BOOKING THE RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 COURSE:

If the dates below do not suit you we can set up a bespoke 1:1, 2:1 or group course at a time that suits you.

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RYA Power Boat Level 2 Course

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2 day Powerboat Course

£285.00pp, other options available.

Own Boat Tuition - £500

Take the course in your own boat

Private Tuition - £385

Take the course at a time to suit you

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Would you drive a car for the first time without having a driving lesson?  We see these courses as "driving lessons for boats" and you get a "driving licence" at the end of it!

RYA Powerboat Level 1

This one day course is a very basic introduction to powerboating most people go straight to level 2.

RYA Powerboat Level 2

RYA powerboat courses are primarily for those using small powered craft such as RIBs, dories and sports boats  that don’t generally undertake long or offshore passages.

The types of commercial craft requiring this level certification are typically: charter fishing boats, small passenger launches, thrill ride operators, harbour patrol launches, construction site safety boats etc.

If you will be using larger boats with accommodation and the capacity to cruise or work further offshore you are likely to need a certificate within the motor cruising programme such as Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster™ Offshore.

If you need a Powerboat Level 2 certificate in order to work on a commercial craft subject to the MCA’s codes of practice, you will need to get it commercially endorsed. You can then work on commercial vessels up to 24m in length, operating in category 6 waters – that is up to 3 miles from a nominated departure point in fine weather and daylight hours. 

RYA Powerboat Level 2:

No pre-course experience required, may be preceded by Powerboat Level 1

No assumed knowledge

The course covers all  you need to know for self-sufficient powerboating at a basic level. Including launching, mooring, anchoring and plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat.

This is a 2 day course

The min age is 12 - the certificate is restricted for under 16s 

All you need to know for self-sufficient powerboating at basic level. Course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat.

* If you are planning on using your RYA Powerboat level 2 abroad you will need to apply for an Intentional Certificate of Competence (ICC).  This can be done by sending your Powerboat certificate of to the RYA after you have completed your course. There is a charge for this application

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How to Use the First Day of Class to Set Up a Positive and Engaging Course

• August 21, 2024
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By Jane Harvey

Why the first day class of a course is so important

As with many other life experiences, first-day-class impressions are important as they set the tone for the rest of the semester. Students’ first impressions of the course, the instructor, the atmosphere and community will affect the effort they put into the course as well as their relationships with the instructor and their peers. What the first day includes can help build the kind of collaborative community everyone wants, enhance students’ engagement and motivation, and show the students that you care about them and are a empathetic and effective instructor. 

Getting to know each other 

Why is it important that....

you get to know students? Learning students’ names can be challenging, especially in large classes. It is worthwhile to try because of the community that comes from getting to know your students. Showing students that you are trying to learn their preferred name and its pronunciation and using their names as often as you can shows them that you are focused on them as individuals. Even if you may not remember and occasionally mispronounce students’ names, there is value in trying. Also, you might learn about them as individuals by asking them to fill out a questionnaire about themselves can help you perhaps personalize and vary your examples etc. to be based on students’ backgrounds, hobbies, interests, etc. This pdf has a questionnaire that you can use or adapt and also other suggestions for the following ideas. 

students get to know each other? Students getting to know each other and learn and use each other’s names on the first day is crucial to the creation of an engaging classroom community. Also, fostering collaboration among students, for example by setting up groups and having them complete a task similar to what they will do during the course, can help reduce the stress students tend to feel on the first day of class as well as create foundations for a collaborative and cooperative classroom community.  

students get to know you? Humanize yourself on day one by, for example, sharing information about yourself and what you expect from your students. This effort can set up a positive relationship which can help both you and the students during the semester. Depending on your class structure, you might share how you plan to be flexible with students. This flexibility could look like allowing students to submit one assignment late without a penalty or allowing students to miss a class or two without questioning. Also, you might show empathy to students' challenges by communicating how the course is designed to support them, and what resources USF has for student support. 

Create curiosity and motivation about the content and goals of the course 

The first day is the best time to spark students’ curiosity and motivation for the rest of the course. Setting a task which requires knowledge and skills that students could only have by the end of the semester will allow students to draw on their existing knowledge and create fertile grounds for new knowledge and skill acquisition.

Then you can outline how the course content, activities, and assignments will allow students to acquire this knowledge and develop the skills they will need. These connections can be made by reviewing the assignments and showing how each assignment meets a Student Learning Outcome. Providing this context can help students engage with the course and also decrease their stress.

Also, you might ask students to think about what learning strategies they will need to complete the course successfully, and what they would need from you and from each other to make those strategies successful. Attending office hours or creating study groups could be suggested strategies. 

Having students take two minutes at the end of the class to write their (anonymous) reactions to their first day can build a climate where they are responsible for thinking about their learning. It will also give you feedback and can positively influence your teaching and relationships with the students. 

More ideas and strategies for a successful first day of class can be found in these resources:

de Luse, S. (2018). First impressions: Using a flexible first day activity to enhance student learning and classroom management. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education , 30 (2), 308-321. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1185089.pdf

Hermann, A. D., & Foster, D. A. (2008). Fostering approachability and classroom participation during the first day of class: Evidence for a reciprocal interview activity. Active Learning in Higher Education , 9 (2), 139-151. USF Library permalink.

King, T. (Host). (2023, July 12). The first day of class: Fostering a zest for learning with a sense of empathy [Audio podcast episode]. In Faculty Focus . Buzzsprout Audio. https://www.facultyfocus.com/faculty-focus-live-podcast

Lang, J. M. (2018, August 21). How to teach a good first day of class. The Chronicle of Higher Education . https://www.chronicle.com/article/how-to-teach-a-good-first-day-of-class/

Rudenga, K. (2024, August 5). 6 ideas to perk up your first day of class. The Chronicle of Higher Education . https://www.chronicle.com/article/6-ideas-to-perk-up-your-first-day-of-class

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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.

Nothing but wonderful things to say about Kevin and his courses! Even though I have grown up on the water, he has taught me so many new things and given me the confidence to one-day soon own a boat of my own.

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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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Al has over 25 years on the water and tens of thousands of cruising hours under his belt. He maintains his 100 Ton Captians license and when he isn’t sailing can be found kayaking or fishing for trout in western North Carolina with his wife. Al has a passion for the sea that is unrivaled and experience that surpasses most.

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Safe powerboat handling instructor (click here to learn more).

The Safe Powerboat Handling (SPH) Instructor Course prepares experienced boat operators to teach the student level Safe powerboat Handling and Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling Certification Courses. Candidates are evaluated on their powerboat handling skills as well as their knowledge, presentation, and evaluation skills.

• This course is taught by US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor Trainers.
• Prerequisites: Safe Powerboat Handling or Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling Certification
• Total Course Time: Three days, 24 hours

SAFETY & RESCUE BOAT HANDLING INSTRUCTOR (Click here to learn more)

The Safety and Rescue Boat (SRB) Handling Instructor Course prepares the SPH Instructor to teach the Student level safety and Rescue Boat Handling Certification Course. The course is offered as a one-and-one course. The instructor course is a one day, 10-hour course. It is typically preceded by a one day student level SRB course to help potential candidates meet the prerequisite. In order to be certified, candidates must also take a Race Management Seminar to round out their knowledge of race support operations.

• This course is taught by US Powerboating SRB Instructor Trainers
• Prerequisites: SPHI Certification and Safety and Rescue Boat Handling Certification.
• Total Course Time: One day, 10 hours

MARK BOAT HANDLING INSTRUCTOR (Click here to learn more)

The Mark Boat Handling Instructor Course prepares the SPH Instructor to teach the Student level Mark Boat Handling Certification Course. The course is offered as a one-and-one course. This course is typically preceded by a one-day student level MSBH course to help potential candidates meet the prerequisite.

• This course is taught by US Powerboating Mark Boat Handling Instructor Trainers.
• Prerequisites: SPHI Certification, Mark Set Boat Handling Certification, and one-day Race Management seminar

NIGHT OPERATION INSTRUCTOR ENDORSEMENT

The Night Operation Instructor Endorsement prepares the SPH Instructor to teach the Student level Mark Boat Handling Certification Course. The course is offered as a one-and-one course. This course is typically preceded by a one-day student level MSBH course to help potential candidates meet the prerequisite.

• Prerequisites: SPHI Certification
• Total Course Time: 3 hours* *US Sailing is still in the process of finalizing the Instructor training program for Night Operations.

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