Course and qualification

RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling

RYA schemes:PowerboatRYA
Age:Minimum age12 and over
Level:BeginnerIntermediate
Setting:Afloat

Quick answers

What to know about RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling

Which schemes include it?
Powerboat, RYA.
How is it taught?
Afloat.
Who is it for?
Minimum age: 12
Where can I take it?
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About this course

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.

Course fundamentals

Minimum ageMinimum age: 12
Duration2 days
Course contentLaunching and recovery; Boat handling; Securing to a buoy; Anchoring; Leaving and coming alongside; Man overboard
Certificate or qualificationThe appropriate RYA course completion certificate is awarded following successful completion of the course and its prescribed assessment.
Award typeCourse completion certificate
Separate assessmentNot required

Prerequisites

Entry requirement

None. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating

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Training providers

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Oceanpro

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Oceanpro

Explore Oceanpro, a Training & Teaching listing in Beaulieu sur Mer, France.

Beaulieu sur Mer, France

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