The RYA National Powerboat scheme exists to meet the needs of those who use small, open powerboats for sports, whether for their own sake or in connection with another activity such as sailing, sub-aqua, canoeing or water skiing. The scheme is applicable to sports boats, RIBs, dories, launches and other boats Junior Courses page or contact the centre to discuss attending a course. 

International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
If you need to gain an ICC the centre can test for inland only ICC certificates. Please refer to the shorebased courses for details or contact the centre for further information.

Powerboat Level 2

The Level 2 Powerboat course is designed to give people the ability to use powered craft at both high and low speeds. The course covers the use of a variety of powerboats to give students a broad knowledge. This is the minimum qualification recommended for people driving powerboats unsupervised. The RYA Start Powerboating handbook is included in the course fee.

No experience is needed at this Level.

Duration 2 days
Date TBC

Safety Boat Course

The Safety Boat course enables students to gain experience in various methods of assisting sailors, windsurfers, canoers and other watercraft. The course also works on some extra techniques to use powerboats to their potential using 'scenario situations'. This course is essential for people wanting to help with safety cover at a training centre, sailing club or people wanting to be an instructor.

You must hold the RYA Level 2 Powerboat certificate.

Duration 2 days
Date TBC