RYA Powerboat Training
Powerboat.London offers RYA accredited training with Focus Marine – a Recognised Training Centre that offers powerboat, VHF, and First Aid training on the Thames in London.
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Our Standard courses require a minimum of two candidates in order to run. In the event that insufficient candidates book onto a course, we will contact you to arrange a refund or offer you alternative dates (subject to availability).
Minimum age: 12 years old (candidates under 16 must be accompanied by an adult booking)
Introducing: Youth courses
We welcome candidates aged 12 upwards onto any of our courses, but to provide opportunity for younger candidates to enjoy the best learning experience we’re currently offering the following dates for candidates aged 12-19 years old :
On youth courses there will be a maximum of three students (all aged 12-19) per boat. Classroom sessions may be delivered in larger groups with candidates of all ages. For group bookings of 3+ candidates we can also look to run youth courses on additional dates, subject to instructor availability. Contact us to find out more…
Upon successful completion of the PB2 course, candidates can submit an application to the RYA to obtain their ICC (subject to eligibility).
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Marine vhf radio, film/tv support, rya level 2 powerboat syllabus, theory topics.
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Types of craft
Propulsion systems
Environment
Launch and recovery
Tides and tidal streams
Watchkeeping
Introduction to charts & symbols
Buoyage systems
GPS/Electronic nav
Pilotage and passage planning
Emergency procedures
Distress signals
Cold water shock
Immersion hypothermia
Disabled craft
Advice for restricted visibility
Fire precautions and fire fighting
Man Overboard procedure
Practical syllabus
The RYA Powerboat Level 2 syllabus is suitable for novices, with no prior experience required!
Introductory skills
Boat familiarisation
Slow speed handling
Holding off
High Speed manoeuvres
High speed turns
Trim tabs & power trim
Close Quarters
Turning in a confined space
Turning using springs
Leaving and coming alongside in a range of conditions (wind & tide)
Mooring and Berthing
Approach and securing to a mooring buoy
Mooring alongside a pontoon
Emergencies
Person Overboard – standard approach
Person Overboard – drift-down method
Recovery of Person Overboard into craft
Use of steering compass
Execute basic passage plan
International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC)
Upon successful completion of the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course, candidates may submit an application to the RYA to obtain an International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC) for the category of “Power up to 10m” – subject to eligbility (see below).
The ICC is intended to provide evidence of competence when requested by officials in foreign countries.
It is issued by the RYA in the United Kingdom to British Nationals and UK Residents (of any nationality), aged 16 or older.
If you are neither a British national nor resident in the UK, check here whether the RYA can issue your ICC
The RYA currently charge a certificate fee of £50 for issue of the ICC (free for RYA members!), which is valid for 5 years.
The cost of RYA membership is equivalent to (or in some cases less than) the cost of ICC certification; for non-members, it is worth considering RYA membership at the point of application.
If you require the inland category to be validated on your ICC (this is required for use of inland waterways – rivers, canal systems and lakes in Europe), you will need to complete a CEVNI theory test. For full details, supporting materials/resources, and test bookings, please visit: www.focusmarine.co.uk/cevni
Vessels up to
Accepted in, covid-19 risk mitigation.
We are constantly reviewing our policies in line with the latest government guidelines.
Safety and hygiene
Keeping everyone safe on the water is our top priority, and this means running our sessions slightly differently to the way we would usually.
We operate from Chiswick Pier, located off Corney Reach Way in London W4.
Please check your joining instructions for detailed information about where to join your course.
No – there's no need to bring a lifejacket with you, we provide candidates with lifejackets and we also have a limited stock of wet-weather shell layers (jackets and salopettes). A full list of what you'll need to bring is included in the course joining instructions – do check the weather forecast and ensure you bring appropriate clothing/layers for a full day outside!
Yes – we offer Solo courses, please contact us to find out more.
You must be aged 12 years or older to attend an RYA Powerboat Level 2 course.
Candidates under 16 must be accompanied by an adult, unless attending a dedicated Youth Course – contact us for more information.
The International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC) is a certificate which is intended to provide evidence of competence when requested by officials in foreign countries. It was historically known as the International Certificate of Competence. It’s often required for demonstrating competence when bareboat chartering/renting boats abroad (ie. without a professional skipper/crew).
You can apply for an ICC after completing an RYA Level 2 Powerboat course.
The easiest way to apply for your ICC is to apply online via the RYA website
Lunch isn’t provided, but we do provide refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits) and we return to the pier each day for a lunch break.
Candidates are welcome to bring a packed lunch, or head out to cafés/shops nearby (within easy walking distance).
Our training venue is located at Chiswick Pier, which is within a private housing estate with on-street parking restrictions in operation at all times (including weekends and bank holidays).
On Pumping Station Road and Corney Road, Hounslow CPZ hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, so anytime outside of these hours you can park on surrounding roads for free.
Pay & Display parking is available at Chiswick House (10 minute walk). There is also limited on-street parking on Riverside Drive during weekdays.
The RYA Level 2 Powerboat course has no pre-requisites, and there’s no need to have undertaken any training prior to attending.
Candidates under 12 years old may attend a Level 1 course, which is aimed at covering the very basics of boat driving for children under supervision.
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London's Leading Coastal Powerboat Training Centre, Chas Newens Marine, have trained over 1,200 students in the past five years; that's an average of an amazing 80 Powerboat Level 2 courses per year! Click here to book Whether you are new to boating or an experienced mariner our team of friendly instructors will make you feel relaxed and at ease, all whilst learning everything you need to know to drive your own speedboat. Our boat driving lessons are tailored directly to your needs. Are you going on holiday to Europe this year and want to hire a boat, or even take your own boat with you? Then don't forget you will need your international boat driving licence and for inland waterways (lakes, canals and some rivers) you will also need a European waterways endorsement.
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Our boat driving lessons are tailored directly to your needs. Are you going on holiday to Europe this year and want to hire a boat, or even take your own boat with you? Then you will also need your International Certificate of Competence (ICC) and for inland waterways (lakes, canals and some rivers) you will also need a CEVNI endorsement.
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