RYA Powerboat Level 2

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

Prerequisite qualifying courses

• None, but may be preceded by RYA Powerboat Level 1

Minimum age

• 12 years (Under 16s will be issued with an endorsed certificate).

What the course covers

The two day course covers all you need to know for self-sufficient powerboating at a basic level. The course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat. High speed manoueves, man overboard, the use of GPS, as well as coastal navigation, tides and weather are all included.

After completing the course you will be self-sufficient in handling a powerboat in the right conditions, aware of your own limitations and those of your craft.

The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is included as part of this course. You apply to the RYA for the certificate. This costs £29.00  or free to RYA members, and is valid for 5 years.

Andark can also offer the unique opportunity to get a PADI Distinctive Specialty as a PADI Boat Handler.

What it will cost, and what you'll need

• Course fee : £209.00
• Price includes buoyancy aids, basic wet weather protection if required, log book and fuel.

Course calendar

	Sat 26 Jul	-  Sun 27 Jul	2 Days
	Sat 2 Aug	-  Sun 3 Aug	2 Days
	Sat 9 Aug	-  Sun 10 Aug	2 Days
	Mon 11 Aug	-  Tue 12 Aug	2 Days
	Sat 16 Aug	-  Sun 17 Aug	2 Days
	Sat 23 Aug	-  Sun 24 Aug	2 Days
	Mon 1 Sep	-  Tue 2 Sep	2 Days
	Sat 6 Sep	-  Sun 7 Sep	2 Days
	Sat 20 Sep	-  Sun 21 Sep	2 Days
	Mon 22 Sep	-  Tue 23 Sep	2 Days
	Sat 27 Sep	-  Sun 28 Sep	2 Days
	Sat 4 Oct	-  Sun 5 Oct	2 Days
	Sat 11 Oct	-  Sun 12 Oct	2 Days
	Sat 18 Oct	-  Sun 19 Oct	2 Days
	Mon 20 Oct	-  Tue 21 Oct	2 Days
	Mon 27 Oct	-  Tue 28 Oct	2 Days
	Sat 1 Nov	-  Sun 2 Nov	2 Days
	Sat 15 Nov	-  Sun 16 Nov	2 Days
	Sat 22 Nov	-  Sun 23 Nov	2 Days
	Thu 27 Nov	-  Fri 28 Nov	2 Days
	Sat 29 Nov	-  Sun 30 Nov	2 Days

Notes

All courses run from 9am to 5:30pm (approximately).

Courses require a minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 people per instructor, and can either take place on the dates in the course calendar, or at other times by arrangement, subject to availability of instructor and boat. Personal tuition is available at a cost equivalent to 2 people.

Boat handling courses take place on the Hamble River, Southampton Water, and in the Solent area, weather permitting.

Andark supports equal opportunities, and if you have any special requirements, please contact us.

How to Book

Booking a course with Andark couldn't be more straight forward, there are three simple steps to follow:

1. Phone us to check the availibility of the course that you have chosen, and the dates you wish to attend.
2. Download and complete the booking form, and return to us by post.
3. Download and complete the medical declaration form, and return to us by post.

Please click on the icons on the right to download a PDF copy of our booking and medical declaration forms. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here to download a free copy.

Booking Form

Medical Declaration