rya powerboat level 2 pembrokeshire

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We offer a wide range of Powerboat Courses including:

Rya powerboat level 1.

RYA Powerboat Level 2

• RYA Intermediate Powerboat
• RYA Advanced Powerboat 
• RYA Certificate of Competence

Please scroll down to see the courses on offer. 

One day course £200

The RYA level 1 is a basic introduction to powerboats. It is a one day course that will explore the following:

• boat preparation
• boat handling at slow and high speed
• mooring alongside and on a buoy
• launching & recovering off a trailer
• safety, and basic rules of the road

We aim to spend most of the day on the boat so after a briefing and introduction ashore we get kitted up and onto the water. This is a really good introduction to powerboating – no previous knowledge or experience is required, so this is a great course for those who are to young to do the level 2 course, and for those who just want a shorter taster than the more comprehensive two-day level 2 course.

Certification: The RYA Powerboat Level 1 certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

Kit and Clothing: We will provide you with a range of equipment including a waterproof and lifejacket, however you are more than welcome to bring your own if you wish. Please note we do not provide footwear.

2 day course  £290

While the RYA level 1 course is available, for most people the RYA powerboat level 2 course is the best place to start. The PBL2 is a two day course and provides the skills and background knowledge required to turn the beginner boater into a competent powerboat driver. The course focuses on both theory and practise with the main focus being on boat handling and safety. Your instructor will cover the following topics with you during your day with him/her:

• Boat handling
• Launching and recovery
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Securing to a buoy
• Man overboard

The shore based element of the course will cover the types of craft and their advantages and disadvantages, engines and drives, use of power tilt and 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.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the course you will be issued with.a certificate. The RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate requires a passport photograph. Please remember to bring a photograph with you, otherwise we will not be able to issue your certificate.

RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course

2 day course £330

While the course content seems similar to the Powerboat level 2, the main difference if level to which each one is covered and the practical application of skills. The course will address directly the use of electronic aids such as GPS, looking at the integration of these aids with techniques such as “The railway track”, “the spider’s web” etc.

• Basic pilotage and passage planning for small boats.
• Chartwork balancing the use of GPS and use of charts in a small craft.
• Correct use of GPS (XTE (cross track error), SOG (Speed over ground), BTW & DTW).
• Other areas such as tides and weather.

The tidal waters offer a range of conditions and challenges for those looking to improve their powerboating skills and this course is suitable for anyone wanting to build upon current powerboat driving skills.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the course

RYA Advanced Powerboat Course

2 day course £340

The advanced powerboat course is aimed at experienced amateur powerboaters and professional users. It is a two day course and aims to teach boat handling, seamanship, pilotage and navigation up to the standards required to drive a planning powerboat safely by day and night in tidal coastal waters with which the candidate is familiar. Individuals considering attending an advanced course should possess their National Powerboat Certificate Level Two (Coastal), be very competent powerboat handlers and have a level of knowledge of navigation and chart work to the level of Coastal Skipper Shore based certificate. If you are unsure about your capability in this area, please contact us and we can quickly assess this for you. Your instructor will cover the following topics with you during your course: Preparation for sea Boat Handling (inc rough water) Passage making Pilotage Meteorology Rules of the road Use of engines Emergency situations Undertaking searches Night cruising

Certification: The RYA Advanced Powerboat certificate requires a passport photograph. Please remember to bring a photograph with you, otherwise we will not be able to issue your certificate. It is strongly recommended that you have a copy of the RYA Powerboat Logbook G20

Kit and Clothing:  We will provide you with a range of equipment including a waterproof and lifejacket, however you are more than welcome to bring your own if you wish. Please note we do not provide footwear.

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RYA Powerboat Scheme

Pembrokeshire powerboat and sailing academy.

Powerboat Training

Pembrokeshire Powerboating and Sailing Academy

Powerboat Level 1 – Start Powerboating

Powerboat Level 2 – Powerboat Handling

Pembrokeshrie Powerboating and Sailing Academy

Powerboat Intermediate Helm Training

Powerboat Advanced Helm (Day and Night) Training

Powerboat Advanced Certificate of Competence Exams

Pembrokeshrie Performance Sailing Academy

Powerboat Instructor Training

About The Scheme

The RYA Powerboat Scheme was first developed to provide a qualification for dinghy sailing instructors and club safety boat drivers using powerboats to cover their dinghy fleets.

It has grown from its original concept into what is now the most popular scheme offered by the RYA.  The Scheme is applicable to sportsboats, RIBs, dories and launches and other boats that don’t provide accommodation and cooking facilities.

The lowest age limit for RYA training in powerboats is 8 years old (RYA PB 1 only)

Eight to eleven year olds should only use powered craft under the supervision of a responsible adult on board.

The minimum age for an RYA PB2 Course is 12 years old, Those aged 12-16 should only use powered craft under the supervision of a responsible adult.

A Summary of the RYA Powerboat Scheme courses is given here:

The Right Powerboat Course For You

Level 1 Start Powerboating.  This course is to provide a practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats and the course duration is 1 day.  The minimum age for students is 8 years old.

Level 2 Powerboat Handling.  the course is designed to teach boat handling and seamanship in either planing or displacement boats.  No previous knowldege is required for this course.  The minimum age is 12 years old.

The RYA Powerboat Intermediate Helm (Day Cruising) course covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques.

This course builds on the foundation knowledge of the Level 2 Powerboat Handling course and is suited to those who aim to drive larger more powerful powerboats. During the two days you will cover, cruising at planing speed and more advanced boat handling. It is recommended for anyone considering moving on to the Advanced course

This course is for leisure and professional boaters wanting to undertake more adventurous trips by day and night.

It includes navigation at planing speed, weather and other aspects of skippering powerboats on more challenging passages in coastal waters. Given the nature of these passages Advanced Powerboat courses should be delivered on powerboats of a minimum of 6 metres and an engine size sufficient to enable coastal passages at planing speed.

The RYA/MCA Advanced Powerboat exam is a practical test of skippering ability by day and night in the type of craft applicable to the National Powerboat Scheme.

Direct Assessments

Direct entry assessments can be provided for the Powerboat Level 2 (Powerboat Handling) certificate.  Candidates should have the equivalent of at least one full season’s powerboat-handling experience and must be able to complete all of the practical elements of the Level 2 syllabus and have sufficient theory knowledge as outlined in the PB2 Syllabus and Logbook.

Those seeking a coastal PB 2 Certificate must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of tidal waters/situations.

Please call the centre should you wish to undertake a Direct Entry Assessment.

Becoming An Instructor

If you’re interested in passing on your Powerboating knowledge to others and have the neceesary pre-requisits, you may wish to become a Powerboat Instructor.  PPSA will run 1 or 2 Powerboat Instructor Courses a year according to demand.

The course will be run by a Powerboat Trainer who has been trained and assessed to deliver the course to the required standard.  Each course will be moderated on the last day by another, separate RYA Powerboat Trainer.

The course is preceded by a skills assessment to ensure that candidates have the powerboat driving skills required of an instructor.  These skills are based on the RYA Powerboat Level 2 skills.

Course Dates

If you can’t find dates that suit you below, please get in touch with PPSA.

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Pembrokeshire Powerboating and Sailing Academy Brunel Quay Milford Haven Pembrokeshire Wales SA731PY

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Level 1 1 day course £130 per person.

Level 2 2 day course £250 per person.

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Hi Len & Sue

We just wanted to drop you an E mail to say how much we enjoyed the Powerboat Course.

From start to finish the whole process has been smooth and enjoyable. Sue was extremely swift and helpful answering all questions beforehand. Len's knowledge was excellent and made learning a large amount of information in a short period of time enjoyable and informative. The hands on experience was excellent and we all 'had a go' until we perfected the manoeuvers. Len is extremely patient (even if he had to tell me to "Steer before gear" 20 times). He made me feel comfortable and confident in my ability. Not easy for a nervous driver! We would recommend the course to anyone thinking of purchasing a boat or just going out to 'mess about on the water'. We hope to be back for some more instruction in the future.

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RYA Powerboat Tuition, Hire and Paddleboard hire at Rudders Boatyard

About rya powerboat tuition, hire and paddleboard hire at rudders boatyard.

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Summary

Course Duration:  2 days – 9:15 – 17:00 both days

Course Cost:  £240

Course Location:  From Rudders Boatyard on the Milford Haven

Recommended Reading:  RYA Start Powerboating G48 (Included)

Course Prerequisite:  None

Minimum Age:  14 Years Accompanied – 16+ Unaccompanied

Boats: Our main teaching boat is a 6.2m Ribeye with a Yamaha 115hp engine. The side by side seating allow for easy and clear teaching from your instructor whilst keeping the other participants close by to listen in. The boat is fitted with state of the art systems to allow you to learn the ever modernising world of boating.

Our second boat is a professional, powerful, sea going 5.3 meter Humber Destroyer with a four stroke 90hp Tohatsu outboard motor. It is also fully Maritime Coast Guard Agency (MCA) coded with all the necessary safety gear aboar

The Team: You will be taught by either Sarah or Nick Pollard who are fully qualified Powerboat, Dinghy and Windsurf Instructors who have taught a wide range of courses overseas for over 10 years.

We teach with a complete emphasis on a practical “show & then you try” basis rather than blasting you with loads of theory which can go “in one ear and out of the other”. We only teach a maximum of three pupils at once and adapt our teaching style to your learning style ensuring you get the time and understanding to build and develop many new skills over the two days .

If you dream about boating abroad then the level 2 course also allows you to apply for the RYA International Certificate of Competence (ICC) which is a legal requirement to helm a boat in many countries outside the UK. So it’s the perfect course for anyone new to power boating or wanting to improve with some professional tuition. If you join or are already a member of the RYA, you can then obtain the ICC for free.

Nick also specilises in own boat tuition, either full RYA accredited two day courses or a few hours private tuition to learn specific skills on your own boat. He has taught on a wide range of new and used boats from smaller RIBs, Merry Fisher 1095’s & Axopar 28’s including inboard, outboard and twin outboard.

Hire:  Our ribs are available for hire when not being used on courses, you can explore the Haven from Lawrenny to Watwick Bay. We require the skipper to be qualified to RYA Powerboat Level 2. (minimum 1 day hire)

We have 6 paddleboards available for rent from Rudders boatyard – these are inflatable and can be taken offsite.

£240 - £ Course

A minimum of 2 people is required to run the course, although we do offer a surcharge for a private course

Additional Information

Open all year.

1st April – 30th September – Open 7 days a week 9am to 5pm

1st October – 31st March – Open week days 9am to 5pm

Course dates will be displayed on the website or facebook page but get in touch as these can be flexible.

Price Info:

Facilities:

• Pembrokeshire Marine Code
• Royal Yachting Association recognised centre
• WiSe (Wildlife Safe)

Privacy Overview

POWERBOAT TRAINING

We are an RYA Training Centre based in Pembrokeshire. Previously we have been recognised to deliver RYA powerboat courses however we have paused the delivery of these courses as we have relocated our centre from Scotland. We do aim to be back running courses in the future. Please see our courses pages for further information on courses. We also provide professional own boat training tailored specifically to your needs, for either commercial companies, or an individual who has just invested in your own boat. Over the years we have worked with many commercial organisations across the UK as well as many individuals from new boat owners to experienced powerboat skippers Contact us directly to discuss your needs and how we can help you.

Check here for details of the RYA Powerboat scheme.

VHF/SRC LICENSES

The RYA VHF (SRC) Marine Radio qualification is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio. It consists of an online course, which is then followed by a separate practical examination. Contact us directly to discuss your needs and how we can help you.

THEORY COURSES

We are an RYA Recognised Training Centre recognised to deliver RYA online and shorebased theory courses . This includes navigation classroom based courses ( RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship , Day Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore ), and online short courses required for commercial use of powerboat qualifications ( PPR , Safe and Fun ).

We also offer First Aid courses , and work with Navathome to offer distance learning navigation courses ( RYA Day Skipper , Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean ).

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. The course can be taken at an inland or coastal location. It may be conducted in a variety of boat types, both planing and displacement. The certificate issued will be endorsed to show the type of boat in which the training took place.

None. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating

Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard

Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of the craft

Predominantly practical but with some classroom elements.

RYA Powerboat Scheme Syllabus and Logbook

RYA Powerboat Handbook

£18.49

RYA An Introduction to Navigation

£15.99