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Rya powerboat level 2 course taught by the very best instructors at boatability .

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• How to set up a boat ready to go to sea 
• Basic engine checks 
• Launch and recovery of a boat (if you want to use your own boat and trailer for this please let us know) 
• What Safety gear you should have and how to wear or use it! 
• Methods on how to start/stop a boat 
• Man Overboard procedures 
• How to work with and against the elements during slow boat manoeuvres 
• Different techniques of coming alongside and leaving a berth 
• Slow speed drills, remember 'Slow is Pro' 
• Ropes and knots 
• Knowledge of how to tow a boat (salvage) 
• Local regulations and where to find them 
• How to avoid an accident at sea using the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea - IRPCS 
• Understanding the weather 
• Using an Almanac to get the tide times and other info 
• Chart work and basic navigation including GPS and covering the buoyage system IALA 
• Planing speed manoeuvres 
• Anchoring & Mooring 

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RYA Helmsman vs. Powerboat Lvl 2 + ICC

• Thread starter Granthsmith
• Start date 10 Mar 2010
• 10 Mar 2010

Granthsmith

As I'm now the proud owner of a 27' sports cruiser (single outdrive)and I am going to kick-off with a 2 day training course to get the basic skills required to handle my new toy. Can anyone advise whether I should look to start with the RYA Helmsman or Powerboat Lvl 2 course as they seem very similar? The benefit of the Powerboat as I see it is I can get my ICC at the same time but I'm concerned it may not be directed enough towards motorcruising?  

I seem to remember doing and Getting my ICC with CEVNI on the Helmsmans course although did the PB2 later,as you say they do seem very simlair As you may be on the Thames for a season I'd say do the Helmsman course with ICC exam at the end and then decide what you want to do next mebbe Day skipper theory then practical  

Thanks JKay, definitely won't be on the Thames though, it's going to be out and out coastal cruising for me, she's going to be based out of Saxon Wharf in Southampton.  

• 11 Mar 2010

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Granthsmith said: As I'm now the proud owner of a 27' sports cruiser (single outdrive)and I am going to kick-off with a 2 day training course to get the basic skills required to handle my new toy. Can anyone advise whether I should look to start with the RYA Helmsman or Powerboat Lvl 2 course as they seem very similar? The benefit of the Powerboat as I see it is I can get my ICC at the same time but I'm concerned it may not be directed enough towards motorcruising? Click to expand...

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gjgm said: Unless you are going abroad the ICC isnt much use.. you dont need it here in Blighty. The PB1+2 is VERY basic.. start/stop, some ropework,bit of engine info,launch and recover,coming along side etc. Click to expand...

gjgm said: Unless you are going abroad the ICC isnt much use.. you dont need it here in Blighty. I believe it was established by the RYA as in the UK we dont having the legal requirement they have abroad for training. Click to expand...

The PB1+2 is VERY basic.. start/stop, some ropework,bit of engine info,launch and recover,coming along side etc. I guess if its one-to-one, your trainer might take you further along the learning curve, but in group training, there is obviously a fair amount of sitting about while others drive Still, its quite fun, and enables you to get out on the water and have some clue what you are doing. I'd say its a great way to get started in a rib , as it were. Click to expand...

gjgm said: ... if he has ambitions beyond a spin round the bay. Click to expand...

Malthouse said: But the PB2 course content is much much wider than that. It covers navigation, passage planning, crewing and crew communication. It goes into detail about how to operate a boat at passage making speeds as well as pilotage, buoyage, tides and colregs. It is not as detailed as Dayskipper or PB Intermediate, but it is a very rounded and comprehensive course with a relevance for outside the bay . The other important thing about PB2 is because it leads into an ICC the candidate has to actually show an ability and an understanding of the topics, like the fundamental way the boat works and interacts with the elements. Click to expand...

gjgm said: I think it would be naive of a new boater to think this course prepared him for the sea. how many instructors find it beneficial to fail their students, I wonder? Click to expand...

gjgm said: Perhaps I am being unfair, as I had some experience of boats when I took it, so the add-on seemed very marginal. I did more recently look through the course, and perhaps it now seems very basic just to me. Still, I would advise anyone starting out to take the course, but in my opinion it is an introduction. That is exactly what it is, and there is no way that we pretend to turn everybody into expert boat handlers after it. It is there to teach technique and a variety of other skills. Of course it depends how big the bay is , but I think it would be naive of a new boater to think this course prepared him for the sea. After all, if the course was really so informative, there wouldnt be much need for any others! Click to expand...

Re demonstrating the knowledge bcz of ICC.. hmm.. how many instructors find it beneficial to fail their students, I wonder? Click to expand...

Thanks all for the input, I think I will go for the Powerboat 2 especially as it is going to be own boat, 1:1 tuition. Day 1 is tomorrow and day 2 is on Monday when we are going to be combining the tuition with transferring the boat from Brighton where she is now to her new home at Saxon. All in all, it's going to be a very exciting weekend for me!  

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RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling

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

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 Level 2 Powerboat Handling 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

The RYA Powerboat level 2 is a two-day, entry level course that will give you the background knowledge and boat handling skills you need to safely drive a powerboat, including low speed techniques and driving at planing speed.

RYA powerboat courses are aimed at drivers of small powered craft such as sports boats and RIBs, that don’t generally undertake long or offshore passages.

Taught in English

All RYA courses are taught in English. We recommend a minimum level of B1 for 1-day and 2-day courses and a minimum level of B2 for longer courses, theory courses and specialised training, such as SRC (VHF) radio.

Quick facts: RYA powerboat level 2

Here’s a summary of what you need to know.

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate

For UK nationals / residents, qualifies you for the ICC

The course lasts two full days (16 hours)

You get at least 12 hours out on the water

Maximum 3 students per course

With only 3 students, lots of individual coaching!

Book 1 or 2 places on an open course

Or choose rental with tuition

Drive RIBs or hard sided powerboats

Beneteau Flyer 8 Spacedeck (2021)

The details: RYA powerboat level 2 

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• You'll learn
• Requirements
• Recognition

The course lasts two full days. Each day starts at 09.00 and finishes at 17.00 with a break for lunch (lunch is not included). The RYA Powerboat level 2 course is taught in small groups with a maximum of three students per group.

Course dates

We offer courses year-round, with two sessions each week in the summer months and at least two sessions per month during the rest of the year. If you’re interested in a private course or if you’re a group of two or more, please contact us to set up a date. You can email us at [email protected] or call us at 00 34 639 20 22 97 to discuss availability.

Is this course for me?

This course is suitable for beginners and for drivers with experience who are looking for formal training and certification. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.

You can choose to complete the course either as part of an open group or you can rent a boat for the day and complete the course with family and friends. You can also choose to run this course on your own boat.

Open groups With an open group booking, you book a place on a course and we’ll admit up to a maximum of three students onto that same course. This is the most economical option if there are less than 3 participants; however, it’s also the least flexible option if your availability is limited. The price of a seat on an open course includes fuel and mooring fees away from our base. Price per person in an open group: 545€

Rental with tuition With this option, you rent a powerboat from us and we provide the instructor and teaching materials. This option gives you the maximum flexibility in terms of dates and the kind of boat we’ll use in training (subject to availability). As with any charter, you’re responsible for paying the fuel for the boat. Please contact us if you’d like a quotation for a rental and course pack.

Own boat tuition If you already own a powerboat, or if you have a friend who owns a boat, we’re more than happy to run your Powerboat level 1 course on your own boat. Please contact us if you’d like a quotation for a rental and course pack.

What’s included

Your RYA Powerboat Level 1 course with The Boat School includes:

• RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate
• Use of lightweight inflatable life jackets
• Cold water on the boat
• Fuel and mooring fees (open groups only)

What’s not included

Meals are not included. On the first day of the course, we’ll return to Denia for some tapas in a local restaurant or bar. On the second day, we’ll anchor (or tie up to a mooring buoy) and have lunch on the boat.

Practical skills, including… Leaving a mooring & coming alongside Picking up a mooring buoy Anchoring & weighing anchor Slow speed manoeuvres Close quarters boat handling Planing speed (fast) manoeuvres Man overboard recovery

& just the right amount of theory, including… The Rules of the Road Weather information Pilotage and passage planning

The course lasts 2 full days. Each day starts at 09.00 and finishes at 17.00.

The minimum age for this course is 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with a certificate endorsed “Not to be in charge of a powerboat unless under the supervision of a responsible adult”. We only run this course for under 16’s if the parent or guardian is taking the course at the same time.

Recognition in Spain

Unlike the United Kingdom, Spain requires that skippers hold a boat licence to operate boats flying a Spanish flag. The same rule applies if you buy a boat or rent a boat. Navigating the waters with an RYA qualification in Spain varies depending on several factors including the boat’s flag state, the pilot’s nationality, residence, and the boating location. Here’s a summary:

UK Citizens or Residents : Post-BREXIT, Spain recognizes RYA qualifications for UK citizens or residents. This makes it easier for them to rent boats or sail their own in Spanish waters. UK-flagged boats require no additional steps, but boats under the Spanish flag need registration for authorization; the process is automatic and simple.

Non-UK Citizens with Non-Spanish Flagged Boats : To navigate in Spanish waters, a valid boating license from the boat’s flag country or the skipper’s country of origin or residence is necessary. RYA qualifications are generally accepted if recognized in the skipper’s home country. Carrying proof of a qualification’s acceptance, such as a letter from an insurance broker, is advisable.

Non-UK Citizens with Spanish Flagged Boats : The General Directorate of Merchant Marine allows EEA citizens and those from specific countries to skipper Spanish-flagged recreational boats with a license from their home country. In practice, most boat clubs and charter companies accept RYA qualifications.

Overall, while RYA qualifications are highly regarded, their acceptability in Spain is nuanced and varies based on specific circumstances, especially concerning the boat’s flag state and the skipper’s nationality or residency.

 As a school recognised by the Spanish Maritime Authority, The Boat School can issue a Spanish Boat Licence to students who have successfully completed the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course. This option is not available for every course.

You can find out more about the Spanish Boat Licence here.

International recognition

On successful completion of an RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course, UK nationals and nationals of certain other countries (Recognition) automatically qualify for an ICC issued by the RYA (see the tab “ICC”).

The ICC is widely recognised as evidence of competence in most European countries.

On successful completion of the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course, UK nationals and nationals of certain other countries automatically qualify for an ICC (International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft) issued by the RYA.

The UK ICC is issued by the RYA issued in conformity with Resolution No. 40 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Working Party on Inland Water Transport. The certificate is available to a person who fulfils the following eligibility criteria:

1) has reached the age of 16. 2) is physically and mentally fit to operate a pleasure craft. 3) holds the Powerboat Level 2 course completion certificate. 4) meets the nationality requirements.

Who can get an ICC from the RYA?

The following countries have NOT yet adopted Resolution 40 of the UNECE. If you are a national of one of these countries and you are resident in that country or another country on this list the RYA WILL issue you with an ICC.

Albania Andorra Armenia Azerbaijan Bosnia and Herzegovina Canada Cyprus Denmark Estonia France Georgia Greece Iceland Israel Italy Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Liechtenstein Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands* Poland Portugal Russian Federation San Marino Serbia Slovenia Spain Sweden Tajikistan The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Turkey Turkmenistan United States of America Uzbekistan

*The Netherlands has adopted Resolution 40 of the UNECE; however, the Dutch Government has given the RYA special permission to issue the ICC.

Who can’t get an ICC from the RYA?

The following countries have adopted Resolution 40 of the UNECE. If you are a national of one of these countries and are resident in that country or another country on this list the RYA WILL NOT issue you with an ICC. If you are a national of one of the countries on this list, you should be able to obtain an ICC from your own Government provided you are able to meet their requirements.

Austria Belarus Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Czech Republic Finland Germany Hungary Ireland Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Norway Romania Slovakia Switzerland Ukraine

Book your RYA Powerboat level 2

If you choose to book a place on an open group, we’ll put a maximum of three people on your course. We need two people booked onto a course before we can confirm your reservation.

To book the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course with the Boat School, please follow these steps:

1. Choose Your Start Date : From the calendar, select your preferred start date for the two-day course. 2. Pick a Location : Based on the date you’ve chosen, select from the available locations. 3. Specify Participants : Indicate the number of people attending the course. 4. Fill Out the Form : Complete the reservation form with contact details and, if booking for others, ensure you have their personal details ready. 5. Payment : Finalize your booking with an online payment.

Remember, the course duration is two days, starting from the date you select on the calendar. Prices may vary based on the course date and the number of participants.

With The Boat School, you can choose to book your RYA Powerboat level 2 course in an open group, rent a powerboat and get training on the boat you hire or even run the course on your own boat.

Rental with Course Pack or Own Boat tuition

The Powerboat level 2 Own Boat / Rental option gives you maximum flexibility whether you’re looking for a small group (up to 3 students) or you want one-to-one training. You can choose between:

• Renting a powerboat and doing the course on this boat
• Running a course on your own boat

If you’d like a personalised quote for a rental with course pack or for own boat tuition, please use the contact form below to tell us what you’re looking for.

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Real reviews from our students..

The Boat School is part of Greenwich Náutica, a well-established sea school operating in Madrid and the Valencian Community. With a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5, Greenwich Náutica is renowned for its dedicated team of instructors, premium boats, and a wide range of courses that cater to all levels of sailors. As the only RYA school in the Valencian Community that also operates within the Spanish system, we possess unparalleled local knowledge, which adds significant value to our international students’ learning experience.

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We'd be delighted to talk you through different course options and send you a personalised proposal if you need a package of courses.

The Boat School

Recognized by the Royal Yachting Association to conduct Powerboat Training, Sail Cruising courses in the Yachtmaster (sail) scheme and Shorebased (theory) courses.

Recognized by the Spanish Directorate General for Merchant Shipping, the Comunidad Valenciana and the Region of Murcia to conduct sail, motor, powerboat and VHF training.

Operational Base Denia

Marina de Dénia (Sail courses) Darsena de babor s/n 03700 · Denía Alicante · Spain Click to call

Marina El Portet (Powerboat courses) Moll de la pansa, s/n 3700 · Dénia Alicante · Spain Click to call

Classrooms & pick up for certificates Carrer de Fora Mur, 12 03700 · Dénia Alicante · Spain Click to call

Madrid Office

Greenwich Náutica C/ Marqués de Lema 7, Local 6 28003 · Madrid Spain Click to call

Women powerboat instructors in the Midlands gear up for summer season

An RYA Midlands programme designed to build skills and break down barriers for women has seen its latest group of aspiring powerboat instructors qualifying in time for the summer season.

The initiative provides on-water sessions to help women develop their confidence and knowledge in preparation for taking the RYA Powerboat Instructor course.

Six participants – taking the total to 12 over the last two years - have now qualified as instructors, enabling them in turn to help more people gain RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificates to support activities at their clubs and centres.

Programme coordinator and RYA Midlands Sailing Developer Sallie Bowd said: “Women often feel overlooked or that men take the lead in powerboating, and the upskilling days are designed to give them time on the water and the confidence to do an RYA Powerboat Instructor course.

“It enables them to form friendships and go through the pathway together, so they feel empowered to ask questions and practise their boat handling, without any concerns about what people might think, in a supportive and encouraging learning environment.”

Participants attended one or more days on the water over winter to build on their existing RYA Powerboat Level 2 skills ahead of a pre-assessment day and then taking the RYA Powerboat Instructor course.

Among those who qualified with the most recent cohort was Chloe Kinsella, an RYA Dinghy Sailing Trainer who works at clubs and centres across the Midlands.

Chloe said: “I’m used to going on courses with a group of men and although I’ve been doing powerboating for a long time, I’ve always really been a sailor, so I wanted to enhance and broaden my skills with likeminded people with similar experience.

“There’s definitely a different atmosphere with a group of all-women. It feels less judgemental when something doesn’t go according to plan, which makes it less nerve-racking. Everyone was keen to praise and help each other and press each other forward. It was a case of ‘let’s help you make that better’, so we were all enhancing each other’s experience. Everyone was in it for everyone!”

Opportunities

Also qualifying as an RYA Powerboat Instructor was Sarah Peel, Centre Manager at Carsington Sports & Leisure, who said: “I was a powerboat instructor in the late 1990s but my qualification lapsed as I moved into a senior role and found I was spending more time in the office.

“I’ve spent 30 years in the industry and I’m used to working in a male dominated environment, so I joined the programme because it was too good an opportunity to miss rather than because it was a women’s initiative, but actually it was really enjoyable to be part of an all-female group.

“We all supported each other along the way and we were all in it together, with a nice atmosphere in which people were comfortable to share things, and it was very much a team effort. We all wanted each other to pass the course – and we did!

“As a full-time working mum, the programme also made it achievable. It was broken down into steps which made it possible for me to get on the water and regain my confidence. It was very much about ‘let’s make this manageable’ so we could fit it in around busy lives.

“Now I’m a qualified instructor again, I can train staff and our younger support crew to get their RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate, which supports what we do and is a reward for them and opens doors for young people to other opportunities and qualifications.”

RYA Midlands also recently hosted a free Women on Water Development Day at Burton Sailing Club, providing a welcoming space to develop sailing skills on the water and explore pathways into dinghy instructing and race coaching.

RYA Midlands Regional Manager Ben Hodgson said: “Our projects in the Midlands are a really good way to encourage women who may not otherwise come forward, providing additional resources for clubs and centres and also female role models for the future.”

The aim is to now host further Women on Water days and continue the powerboat programme to get a new group course-ready to qualify for the 2025 season.

Registration is open for two RYA Midlands upskilling days this autumn for aspiring female powerboat instructors:

• Saturday 12th September at Draycote Water Sailing Club
• Saturday 28th September at Carsington Sports and Leisure

Book your place and for further information about these or the women’s development days, please do feel free to  get in touch to find out more or register your interest.