rya powerboat level 2 devon

SALCOMBE POWERBOAT SCHOOL

RYA Powerboat Training Centre

RYA Level 1 Start Powerboating

A practical introduction to the safe handling of a boat

For 8 years and above

The perfect start to safe powerboating.  

RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling

Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competance.

For 12 years and above

The essential course for all boat owners.

RYA Intermediate Powerboating

Covers practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters, using a wide variety of navigational techniques.

An ideal course for those who have successfully completed Level 2 but want to further their powerboat skills and qualifications.

2024 SEASON NEWS.

This Year Brings Us a new Boat "Four Two"

A 6.4m Ribcraft With 175 hp Suzuki Outboard

We are very impressed with everything about her..

We have some extra Gadgets too, A Radar and AIS.

2024 Updates.

We are busy taking bookings for the coming season at the moment so if you know your availabilty Please book early.

We are running all of our usual courses.

We can offer any training you wish,Including the standard RYA courses and any bespoke course of your design

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on the water.

Booking Now for 2024 Season ?

Perhaps think about the following.

Are You And Your Boat Ready For The Upcoming Season.

Harbour Dues Paid, Sticker On Boat ?

Flares in Date ?

Fire Extinguisher in Date ?

Vhf Radio Licenced / And You Licenced To Operate It ?

Do You Remember How To Use Your Boat Electronics ?

Do You Feel Confident Afloat After 6 Months Off ?

Perhaps a Day Refresher Course Including a “Free” Boat Check To Cover The Above

Why Do I Need A Rya Level 2 Course.

Cheap Insurance (Through Some Brokers) ?

Need To Use A Powerboat On Your Holiday Abroad ?

Want To Work In The Harbour / Afloat ?

Want To Work Abroad, Summer Camps / Sailing Schools ?

Want To Feel Confident And Safe Whilst Afloat ?

Are You Using Your Boat To Its Potential ?

An Rya National Powerboat Level 1 Or 2 Course. Or Simply A Refresher Is For You.

Do Your Children Drive Inflatables and Ribs

Are You And Your Children Aware Of The Local Bylaws ?

Do you and Your Children know Where It Is Safe to Drive ?

Can You And Your Children Beach It Safely ?

Are You And Your Children Using It Safely ?

An Rya 1 Course Or Bespoke Course For You And Your Family Would Be A Perfect Start.

Chris Stidston-Nott

Chris, a former Royal Marine, is also coxwain and trainer for the Hope Cove Lifeboat crew. He is an RYA Advanced Powerboat Instructor with more than 25 years teaching experience both on and off the water.

Ribcraft 5.85m

Is an MCA coded commercial RIB Powered by a Suzuki 140 hp four stroke engine, fully equipped with the latest electronics and safety equipment.

• 1 Hour Coastal Boat Tour
• 90min Coastal Explorer
• Coastal Tour – Private
• PWC Jet Ski Taster
• Exclusive Yacht Charter
• Disabled Boating
• Coasteering

RYA Powerboat Level 2

• RYA Powerboat Intermediate
• RYA Powerboat Advanced
• RYA Jet Ski Proficiency
• RYA VHF Course
• RYA First Aid
• RYA Professional Practices & Responsibilities (PPR)
• Own Boat Tuition
• RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship
• RYA Refresher
• 1 to 1 Private Tuition
• Keelboat Sailing
• Eco Tourism

ABOUT THE COURSE

£359 including everything, 2 days 09.30 till 17.30, ratio: max 3 persons, difficulty: beginners.

Learn to Powerboat and gain the RYA certificate showing you have mastered all the basic boat handling skills.

Our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course runs in Torbay, South Devon.

Course includes use of our RibQuest 6.5 metre RIB with 150hp outboard which is based in Torquay Marina. Fuel, certificate and handbook are all included.

Our dedicated classroom is the perfect setting for the theory elements of the course with an array of teaching aids.

We limit our numbers on the course to ensure you have plenty of time on the helm with an experienced RYA instructor to guide you through.

Special Offer

Use code “VHFoffer” upon booking.

• Course Syllabus
• Frequently Asked Questions
• What to Bring
• Safety equipment onboard
• Pre departure checks
• Weather and tides
• Charts, navigation and understanding your local area
• Berthing in marinas, mooring on buoys and close quarter handling
• Planing speed manoeuvres and crew safety
• Person over board recovery and prevention
• Planning and executing a trip using electronic and paper charts
• Collision regulations
• Dayshapes, night lights and buoyage

What’s the minimum age?

The minimum age is 12 years old.

How long is the licence valid?

Your licence will be registered with the RYA so the is always a record, there is no revalidation required.

Can I hire a boat using the licence?

Yes, but in Europe you are best gaining the International Certificate of Competence(ICC), this is just a paperwork exercise as you gain for the ICC with your level 2 licence.

What type of boats can I drive?

The course is for day boat use in the daytime in familiar waters. Once you have gained some more experience and want to venture further afield we hope you will come back to us to do the intermediate course!

• Passport Photo for the licence
• Lunch money or packed lunch, there are plenty of local places to get a bite
• Small bag with extra layers, there is storage on the boat
• Non slip or trainer style shoe
• Waterproofs
• Sun block and hat for those sunny days

To mitigate risk to staff and customers we are ensuring the following:

• Lessons will be timed to allow gaps between trips limiting the number of persons in one area.
• The boat will be disinfected bewteen sessions and fully deep cleaned at the end of each day.
• Masks must be worn during your time with us.  Masks are available to buy should you not have one.
• Hand cleansing stations are located upon arrival and before boarding the RIB.
• Lifejackets will be fully disinfected between trips.
• All equipment fully disinfected again at the end of the day and left over night.
• We will reduce our use of waterproofs so please ensure you come fully equipped for the weather conditions on the day.

If you or any member of your party are displaying any symptons of coronavirus then please do not turn up for your Rib Ride.

Give us a call to rearrange.

If you develop symptoms after your course then do please let us know.

Your safety first…..your enjoyment a very close second !

The Perfect Place for Training

We are based in Torquay Marina and have training and changing facilities on site.  Torbay offers sheltered waters but also challenging places to practice basic navigation and tides. We can always find somewhere to complete the course – even in the most difficult of weathers.

• Visit Paignton Harbour
• Anchoring in lovely bays like Babbacombe
• Learn whilst exploring the whole of Torbay
• South Devon makes for an incredible setting for any RYA courses.

BOOK YOUR TRIP TODAY!

Can’t find the dates you want, please send us a message and we will see what we can do

Sail, Power, Navigation and Charter

Powerboat level 2.

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 (ICC). It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planning speed and collision regulations.

Book on a RYA Powerboat Level 2 courses below. Future dates are  available, please contact the office for details. 

Price: £350 Previous Experience:  None Assumed Knowledge: None Duration: 2 Days Minimum Age : 12 Location:  Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth, Devon, UK

Course Content:

• Launching & Recovery
• Boat Handling
• Securing to a Buoy
• Leaving & Coming Alongside
• Man Overboard Recovery

Costs include RYA Start Powerboating book, use of waterproofs if necessary. Courses are non-residential so accommodation is required in one of the many hotels or guest houses near the Centre. We can provide a list of recommendations.

What’s Next?

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• Summer Weeks
• 4 Adult Sailing Courses...
• RYA Start Sailing (Level 1)
• RYA Basic Skills (Level 2)
• RYA Better Sailing (Level 3)
• Members Improver Sessions
• 6 Further Sailing Courses...
• RYA Seamanship Skills
• RYA Day Sailing
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• RYA Sailing with Spinnakers
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• 2 Powerboat Courses...

RYA Powerboat Level 2

• RYA Safety Boat
• 6 Shorebased Courses...
• RYA First Aid
• RYA VHF and DSC
• RYA Diesel Engine
• RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship
• RYA Day Skipper Theory
• RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
• 4 Practical Yacht Courses...
• RYA Start Yachting
• RYA Competent Crew
• RYA Day Skipper
• RYA Coastal Skipper
• 4 Instructor Courses...
• RYA Assistant Instructor
• RYA Dinghy Instructor
• RYA Senior Instructor
• RYA Powerboat Instructor
• Calendar and Bookings

Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. Qualification needed if you’re keen to help out at the club.

A 2 day course (a minimum of 16 hours)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM AGE

Minimum age: 13yrs

Cost: £180 members £340 non-members (£50 deposit required)

which includes

Logbook & Handbook

Certificate on successful completion of course

YOU NEED TO BRING

• Powerboat gear to include
• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Buoyancy aid (minimum 50 Newtons) or Lifejacket
• Footwear that can get wet
• Sun protection including suncream/sun hat
• Warm hat and layers for colder days
• Notebook and pen
• One Passport Photo for your certificate
• Waterbottle
• Packed lunch (extra snacks/drinks available when club bar is open)

FOR COURSE DATES AND TO BOOK CLICK HERE

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Courses held at Exe Sailing Club with a minimum duration of 16 hours, with a maximum ratio of, 1 instructor to 3 students.

FURTHER QUESTIONS

Do not hesitate to contact our Club Professional on

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01395 264607

Last updated 22:12 on 1 October 2024

• Professional qualifications
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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.

Power, Navigation and Charter

Rya powerboat courses.

RYA Powerboat Level 2 – 2 days, cost £300 This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It includes close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations.

RYA Tender Operator – 2 days, cost £350 Originally intended for operators responsible for ferrying passengers between Superyachts and the shore, this course is very useful for anyone operating a powerboat day or night with responsibility for carrying passengers.

RYA Intermediate Powerboat – 2 days, cost £350 A 2 day course covering the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques. During the two days you also cover more advanced boat handling. It is recommended for anyone considering moving on to the Advanced course.

RYA Advanced Powerboat course completion only – 2 days, cost £350 This course is for leisure and professional boaters wanting to undertake more adventurous trips. It includes navigation by day and night, weather and other aspects of skippering a small boat on more challenging passages in coastal waters. Anybody undertaking this course must have the practical skills of the Intermediate course and knowledge of navigation to at least the standard of the Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore shorebased course. Students taking the Advanced course must hold a VHF/SRC operators certificate and a first aid certificate. Please note if you would like to work commercially this Advanced Powerboat Course completion certificate can not be commercially endorsed.

RYA Advanced Powerboat course including Certificate of Competency – 3 days, cost £500 This is the course completion 2 day course, and also incorporates a day of consolidation / exam prep before starting the Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence exam.  Once successfully passed, the CoC can then be commercially endorsed.

Powerboat Instructor course –4 days, cost £550 Day 1 of our Powerboat Instructor course is the 1 day pre-skills assessment which is a perquisite along with a valid First Aid Certificate. The following 2 days of the Powerboat Instructor course looks at how to best teach the powerboat syllabus and  teaching technique. Candidates will be teaching parts of the syllabus under guidance. The last day consists of the moderation of the course by a second trainer.  Candidates will continue the same pattern, but with another trainer to check consistency of the course and to give a second look at the individuals. During the course candidates will be asked to present a short, classroom presentation on a topic that they have prepared. They’ll also be asked to run sessions afloat. The topics are from the powerboat logbook (G20) and are typical of those that a RYA Powerboat Instructor may be called upon to present.

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RYA PowerBoat Level 2

• RYA Safety Boat
• RYA Dinghy Youth Start to Race
• RYA Dinghy Youth Stage 2

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 (ICC).

It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.

A minimum of 2 students is required for a course to proceed, and BYC reserves the right to cancel due to weather or other operational reasons.

To book click HERE

Last updated 11:13 on 8 July 2024