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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.

Safer Waters is a Charity offering a unique service in Northern Ireland, established in 2020 to provide a Safety Boat service for water-based community events. We are also an RYA Training center offering Powerboat PB2 courses

Cost:- Members £190, Non Members £220

RYA Powerboat Level 2

• Required experience – None
• Minimum duration – 2 days
• Minimum age – 12, but a commercial endorsement cannot be obtained until the age of 17
• Content – Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard
• Format – This course is based in the classroom and on the water

RYA Powerboat Level 2 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. This course is held over two 8 hour days.

Simply click on the Book Now button which will take you to our secure booking system, select your date and complete the payment. Full course joining instructions will be forwarded to you when your booking has been completed.

Course Content

• Launching and recovery Use of a trailer or launching trolley Consideration of launching and sea conditions, including hazards and obstructions Number of persons required to launch/recover Construction, width and condition of slipway Prepare the boat, lines, fenders, safety equipment, fuel tanks, lines and secure gear on board
• Boat handling Loading: effect on handling and performance, effect on balance and trim, CE Plate and manufacturer’s recommendation Displacement boats: handling ahead and astern, carrying way Crew members: minimum number in high speed craft, keeping a look-out Awareness of other water users, including effect of wash Steering, controls, effect of current or tidal stream High speed manoeuvring: planing, trim tabs and power trim Planing boats: propeller angle and immersion, shallow drive, high/low speed handling, tiller/console steering Carry out pre-start checks, engine starting and stoppping Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length kill cord at all times Carry out low speed manoeuvres including: turning in a confined area, effect of wind on bow and holding off. Demonstrate an awareness of the danger of flooding when going astern Carry out high speed manoeuvres including S-turns and U-turns
• Securing to a buoy Preparation of mooring warp Use of a boat hook Method of approach Crew communication Making fast Procedure when overshooting Approach and secure to buoy
• Anchoring Method of approach in various conditions Taking way off Crew communication Check holding Depth of water, holding ground, scope required Types of anchor Stowage and attachment to boat Preparation of anchor, chain and warp Weighing anchor Approach and anchor correctly Weigh anchor correctly
• Leaving and coming alongside Preparation and use of painter, lines and fenders, attachement to boat, stowage under way Speed and angle of approach Wind effect Method of approach in tidal stream or current Make fast alongside Use springs Leave – ahead or astern
• Man overboard Recovery or man overboard Take immediate action Observe the man overboard Carry out the correct return with awareness of propeller Approach and recover the man in the water
• Theory Types of craft: advantages and disadvantages of different hull forms with respect to sea keeping  ability Engines and drives: advantages and disadvantages of outboard, inboard and outdrive units, single and twin screws, choice and use of fuels Siting of fuel tanks, fuel lines, batteries, wiring, fire extinguishers Routine engine maintenance checks, basic fault diagnosis Close down procedure Advice to inland drivers about coastal waters Use and limitations of GPS Application of local byelaws, especially around commercial shipping Sources of weather information Awareness of other water users Communication with other craft – hand and sound signals Disabled craft Emergency action, preventing sinking Adrift – alternative means or propulsion Towing and being towed Fire precautions and fire fighting Ropework Distress signals and the Mayday call Apply IRPCS, principally rules 5,7,8,9,12-19
• Coastal Pilotage and passage planning CG66 Small Craft Safety Scheme Charts, chart symbols, buoyage systems Tides and tidal streams Use steering and hand bearing compasses Apply Section A on coastal waters

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RYA Powerboat level II

The essential building block to a crew members boat handling ability.

Find out About the Power Boat Level II

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The Power Boat Level II is an essential course for deck crew working in the superyacht industry. It is also advisable for steward/stewardesses, and engineers to hold a powerboat license. This two-day entry-level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat in a safe and effective manner. The powerboat level II is a requirement for crew wishing to drive a superyacht tender up to 10m.

Course Breakdown

The majority of the course is practical with a short theory classroom session. The theory learning will continue during the practical training and assessment. The powerboat level II usually takes two days to complete, weather permitting. The topics covered are as follows:

• Execution of class theory
• Launching and recovery
• Confined space maneuvering
• Man overboard procedure
• Engine checks
• High-speed handling
• Collision regulations
• Emergency procedures
• Basic chart work and navigation
• Briefing and practical overview

Powerboat Level 2 Certificate Outcome:

Apart from providing a strong base upon which powerboat handling skills can be built, the powerboat level 2 course is the basis for the ICC (International certificate of competence). A commercially endorsed power boat level II certificate can be used to transport guests and passengers, in tenders up to 10m in length.

The RYA Powerboat level II certificate does not have an expiry date.

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SAILING & POWERBOAT SCHOOL

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course 2 Days

RYA 2 day license. This comprehensive course takes you from beginner to competent powerboat handler in 2 full days. Multiple courses are run every week throughout the full year

Group courses run every week

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Want to be safe on the water?  This is a widely recognised & respected certificate license.  RYA Powerboat Level 2 is a 2 day course for entry level skills.  This license will enable you to hire or charter a powerboat in the UK and overseas up to 10m *.

Multiple group courses run every week, all year round – please get in touch for availability

Pay with Klana at the checkout and spread the payments for an interest free option – please get in touch if you have any questions

All RYA courses and most other training sessions are normally done on demand . If you cannot see your required dates on the electronic calendar then please get in touch and we can add them for you, no problem!!

Course content includes slow speed manoeuvre boat handling including leaving and coming alongside, Launching and recovery, securing to a buoy, anchoring, man overboard, tides, weather, basic passage planning, safety equipment and more. The ability on completion of the 2 day course will be a self-sufficient power-boater in the right conditions, you will be aware of own limitations and choice of boat and engine size.

* Please note the RYA Powerboat Level 2 License is for vessels up to 10m (30ft), but if you only have experience on a vessel of around 5 – 7 metres then chartering a vessel larger than this will involve further training due to the manoeuvrability of the vessel.

Learn from our patient and knowledgeable instructors in this beautiful location near Falmouth, Cornwall.

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course can be converted into the international equivalent (International Certificate of Competence – ICC) by simply filling out a form for the RYA that we can give you, plus joining their membership for the year.  This enables you to hire vessels in the Mediterranean.  You can read more about how to apply for the ICC online using this  ICC link on RYA website

The maximum you can have on a RYA Powerboat course is 3 people. If you would like to join a group of people then please contact us and we can arrange this. We run multiple courses weekly. This is a very popular course and these are run during the week and at weekends. We are open 7 days a week and all year round.

If you have the relevant experience to go for the RYA Direct Assessment to gain the Level 2 license, then this can be completed in a 1:1 half day.

You can make this 1 whole day if you think that you may need a little extra training in some areas.

For details of the syllabus that you would be assessed on please get in touch.

COMMERCIAL ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION – 

If you want to work in a commercial environment and take up to 12 paying passengers to sea in a vessel of up to 24m then it is a legal requirement to hold an RYA/MCA certificate of competence with a commercial endorsement. That shows that you have undergone additional training, a practical examination and a medical fitness test to operate a commercial vessel. The level of endorsement you hold determines the categories of water you can operate in.

The RYA Level 2 Powerboat can be commercially endorsed to operate in Category 6 waters. This category is defined as within 3 miles of a nominated departure point, and never more than 3 miles from land, in favourable weather and daylight.

The RYA Advanced Powerboat (with exam) can be commercially endorsed to operate in Category 3 waters, once the holder has more than 2 years relevant experience. This category is defined as up to 20 miles from a safe haven.

For categories above this, the Yachtmaster Offshore can be endorsed to operate up to 150 miles from a safe haven and the Yachtmaster Ocean can be endorsed to operate worldwide.

Commercial vessels are also required to be surveyed and certified before being used commercially, and their size and level of equipment determines the category of water they can operate in, as well as the level of qualification and commercial endorsement held by the skipper.

For Category 6 you need the following information –

RYA Powerboat Level 2 license (This can be done with Mylor Sailing School) RYA VHF Marine Radio Course (This can be done with Mylor Sailing School) Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) (This can be done with Falmouth Training Solutions) RYA First Aid (This can be done with Mylor Sailing School) RYA Sea Survival (This can be done with Falmouth Training Solutions)

ML5 Medical from any GP (Please note there have been some changes in the last couple of months to the form so make sure you have the most up to date one. You can get it from this link here – Gov Link to ML5 details and form

You then need to complete this form for the Commercial Endorsement to send off to the RYA – RYA Commercial Endorsement Link Once you have completed all of the above Send the following items to: RYA Certification, RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, Hampshire SO31 4YA: Your original RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate Your Professional Practices and Responsibilities certificate The RYA completed Commercial Endorsement Form Your original, completed ML5 medical fitness form (They can only accept the latest version of the ML5 form less than one year old) A copy of your RYA Sea Survival or STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST) A copy of your RYA VHF Marine Radio License A passport sized photo with your name on the back The application fee stated on the Commercial Endorsement Form

Re-validating your commercial endorsement –  All commercial endorsements must be revalidated every five years by proving at least 150 days of actual sea service on appropriate vessels during the previous five years, and be in possession of a valid medical fitness certificate. If you are unable to prove the requisite sea service but are able to demonstrate that during at least half of the five year period you have been employed on duties closely associated with the management and operation of one or more of the appropriate types of vessels, you may have your certificate considered for revalidation.

For further information on the suitability of a vessel please see this link to the RYA website for coding vessels – RYA Link to Vessel Coding Information

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Rya powerboat level 2, course description.

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. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. The course is 85% practical and taught on a 6.5 RIB with 3 persons maximum per course

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RYA Powerboat Level 2

Aim: To teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats.

• Launching and recovery Use of a trailer or launching trolley Consideration of launching and sea conditions, including hazards and obstructions Number of persons required to launch/recover Construction, width and condition of slipway Steep/slippery slipways, beach launching, lee shores Care of trailer bearings, hitch, lashings, ties, lights and winch Trailer parking Prepare the boat, lines, fenders, safety equipment, fuel tanks, lines and secure gear on board
• Boat handling Loading: effect on handling and performance, effect on balance and trim, CE Plate and manufacturer's recommendation Displacement boats: handling ahead and astern, carrying way Crew members: minimum number in high speed craft, keeping a look-out Awareness of other water users, including effect of wash Steering, controls, effect of current or tidal stream High speed manoeuvring: planing, trim tabs and power trim Planing boats: propeller angle and immersion, shallow drive, high/low speed handling, tiller/console steering Carry out pre-start checks, engine starting and stoppping Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length kill cord at all times Carry out low speed manoeuvres including: turning in a confined area, effect of wind on bow and holding off. Demonstrate an awareness of the danger of flooding when going astern Carry out high speed manoeuvres including S-turns and U-turns
• Securing to a buoy Preparation of mooring warp Use of a boat hook Method of approach Crew communication Making fast Procedure when overshooting Approach and secure to buoy
• Anchoring Method of approach in various conditions Taking way off Crew communication Check holding Depth of water, holding ground, scope required Types of anchor Stowage and attachment to boat Preparation of anchor, chain and warp Weighing anchor Approach and anchor correctly Weigh anchor correctly
• Leaving and coming alongside Preparation and use of painter, lines and fenders, attachement to boat, stowage under way Speed and angle of approach Wind effect Method of approach in tidal stream or current Make fast alongside Use springs Leave - ahead or astern
• Man overboard Recovery or man overboard Take immediate action Observe the man overboard Carry out the correct return with awareness of propeller Approach and recover the man in the water
• Theory Types of craft: advantages and disadvantages of different hull forms with respect to sea keeping  ability Engines and drives: advantages and disadvantages of outboard, inboard and outdrive units, single and twin screws, choice and use of fuels Siting of fuel tanks, fuel lines, batteries, wiring, fire extinguishers Routine engine maintenance checks, basic fault diagnosis Close down procedure Advice to inland drivers about coastal waters Use and limitations of GPS Application of local byelaws, especially around commercial shipping Sources of weather information Awareness of other water users Communication with other craft - hand and sound signals Disabled craft Emergency action, preventing sinking Adrift - alternative means or propulsion Towing and being towed Fire precautions and fire fighting Ropework Distress signals and the Mayday call Apply IRPCS, principally rules 5,7,8,9,12-19
• Coastal Pilotage and passage planning CG66 Small Craft Safety Scheme Charts, chart symbols, buoyage systems Tides and tidal streams Use steering and hand bearing compasses Apply Section A on coastal waters

RYA Powerboat Level 2

The Royal Yachting Association National Powerboat Certificate (Level II) is a two-day entry-level course and is recognised by the UK MCA as a certificate of competency for the operation of small powerboats. It is ideal for those seeking a qualification to operate yacht tenders. It will enhance your chances of gaining work on a yacht if you have obtained this certificate. It is recognised by most European administrations for the operation of small craft under 10m. 

You will learn: 

• Basic collision avoidance regulations 

• Basic navigation 

• Actions in emergencies 

• Safety equipment. Boat handling skills, including: 

• Berthing alongside 

• Turning in a confined space 

• Man-overboard drills.

Instructor Student Ratio 1:3

We provide this yacht training course in Antibes & Monaco.

Continuous and practical assessment

• I have a sufficient level of spoken and written English to understand the course content and to pass any verbal or written assessments.

SEAWAKE Powerboat Training - RYA Powerboat Level 2

Rya powerboat level 2 - £265 to £295 (1:1 £570).

Over the 2 days we look at:

Launching and Recovering

Launching and recovering a boat from and onto a trailer using slipways. We look how we need to set up the boat prior to launching and potential problems that could arise. We talk you through how to recover a boat on to a trailer by both driving and winching the boat on, considering potential hazards that may arise.

Preparation of boat

We discuss pre-launch checks that must be carried out for safe boating. We’ll check all necessary equipment is present and in good working order such as fenders, anchor, flares, fire extinguisher and spare fuel containers. We will also check the navigational equipment is working.

Boat handling

This part of the course covers all the basics of safe boat handling. We take you through the use of a kill cord, starting and stopping the engine, steering (using the ‘steer then gear’ method) and boat controls. The course will give you an understanding of how the boat is affected by wind and tide, how engine trimming works and start to discuss high speed manoeuvres, as well as low speed handling both backwards and forwards.

We’ll execute manoeuvres such as an emergency stop, parking, man overboard and various turns. We will spend some time looking at how to deal with potential emergencies, towing a boat, how different boats handle. While on the boat we’ll be working as a team, and of course we will discuss navigating the infamous Swellies!

We’ll go through picking up and mooring a buoy, leaving and parking alongside a pier, pontoon or wall, plus tying the boat up correctly and safely. The course covers towing a boat too, a skill you may need in an adverse situation.

Shore-based learning

During the classroom session, we’ll spend some time looking at and understanding navigational charts, learning how to use a compass and planning a passage. We will also gain a basic understanding of the buoyage system, tides, tidal streams and basic VHF radio handling.

• 0900 Meet your instructor, discuss the day over a tea or coffee, then it’s time to get kitted-up
• 0930 Practical session on the boat
• 1130 Lunch and shore-based session
• 1400 Practical session on the boat
• 1700 Review the day
• 0900 Meet your instructor, review what was learnt on day one over a tea or coffee, discuss day two’s content and then it’s time to get kitted up
• 1200 Lunch and shore-based session (passage plan)
• 1400 Practical session on the boat (follow your passage plan)
• 1700 Review the day and issue certificate

Required experience

Rya powerboat level 2 direct assessment day £385.

If you already have powerboating experience and are looking to get your PB2 certificate, we offer a one day direct assessment. This consists of three hours of coaching in the morning followed by an assessment in the afternoon in which you must demonstrate your ability in order to pass. If you’re unsure about whether the direct assessment is suitable for you, please give us a call.

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RYA Level 2 Powerboating

The RYA Level 2 Powerboating Course is ran over two days and provides a level of training that is ideal for anyone from the casual weekend user through to some commercial users. You will be taught launching and recovery, use and care of safety equipment, basic knots, fast and slow speed boat handling, use of trim, towing, man overboard, anchoring and securing to a buoy. You will also learn some basic navigation and the factors that need to be taken into account when planning your trip. This course will also enable you to apply for the ICC (International Certificate of Competence). This qualification is required by most European countries to validate your competence to own or charter a boat. The ICC obtained by presenting your Powerboat Level 2 certificate will cover powerboats up to 10 metres in length.

Duration:  2 days Previous Experience Required:  None Course Overview:  A detailed introduction to power boating that will enable you to safely take out your own powerboat in familiar waters in daylight and settled weather

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RYA Advanced Powerboat Course - £375

Boatability advanced powerboat course.

Course Duration:

A maximum of 2 days with a 1 Night Navigation Exercise carried out on day one of the course 

Course Cost:

The RYA Powerboat Advanced Training course is £375 per person - Unlike some we will still run the course with only one student, hence we do not offer silly prices. 

Minimum Age:

Certification:, please note:.

• Under the RYA's guidelines the Advanced course can only be run over 2 days, it is not permitted to be a 3 or 4 day course! 
• If you are training with the intention of taking the RYA Powerboat Advanced Assessment for commercial endorsement, then we can offer familiarisation training with the assessment area and the topics that will be covered by the assessor independently of the course. 
• We strongly recommended that you do not jump straight into taking the commercial assessment on completion of the Advanced course, in case any weak areas are highlighted during the training; which could be a waste of your money! 
• To date all our students who have attended a commercial assessment have passed! 
• We provide the boat(s), fuel, all safety equipment as well as warm waterproof clothing as part of our course, there are no hidden charges! 
• There is free parking on site and we provide tea and coffee. This is not a residential course but there is plenty of accommodation nearby if required. 

Course Topics Practical

Preparation for sea:.

• Prepare the boat 
• Carry out relevant engine checks 
• Ensure equipment/gear is stowed and secure 
• Can carry out pilotage plans and pilotage for entry into or departure from harbour 
• Can use leading and clearing lines, transits, back bearings and soundings as aids to pilotage 
• Can use GPS and understand its limitations in pilotage 
• Can Navigate using soundings 

Boat Handling:

• Has knowledge of the differences for a twin engine vessel 
• Understands the importance of boat control in waves and adequate seating to minimise possible injury 
• Understands the characteristics of various hull forms and propeller configurations 
• Understands what action if to be taken in rough weather 
• Can demonstrate a practical understanding and correct use of power trim and trim tabs (if fitted) 
• Can demonstrate an awareness of the effects of wind and tide when manoeuvring including: 
• Steering to transits and in buoyed channels 
• Turning in a confined space 
• Berthing in various conditions using the wind and tide 
• Picking up and leaving a mooring buoy 
• Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length kill cord at all times 
• Pick up a MOB in differing conditions 
• Understands the importance of pre-trip planning 
• Understands the Planning required for making a coastal passage, taking into account the relevant navigational hazards, type of boat and the strengths and limitations of the crew 
• Understands chart plotters and radar, their advantages and limitations 
• Can organise the navigation, safety and welfare of the crew during a powerboat passage 
• Can navigate at higher speed using a range of techniques, for example the 6 minute rule 
• Can use electronic navigation equipment for planning and undertaking a passage, including the use of way-points, routes, XTE, SOG, COG, BTW and DTW 

Course Topics - Theory

Meteorology:

• Understands the terms used in shipping forecasts, including the Beaufort Scale and the significance of it to a small craft 
• Understands the sources of forecast information and interpretation of forecasts including synoptic charts 
• Understands the significance of meteorological trends 
• Can interpret a synoptic chart 
• Can use and interpret forecasts to make decisions about passages 

Rules of the Road (IRPCS):

• Can apply IRPCS at sea

Use of Engines:

• Knows how to change a propeller 
• Has knowledge of propeller diameter and pitch 
• Has knowledge of Ventilation and Cavitation 
• Understands the checks to be made before starting, during running and after stopping for diesel and petrol engines 
• Understands the importance of periodic checks on engines and electrical systems including spark plugs, water filters and pump impellers, transmission belts and what spares we need to carry

Emergency Situations - Students Understand:

• Correct action to take in emergency situations 
• Fire prevention and fighting 
• Hull damage and watertight integrity 
• What to do in a medical emergency 
• Towing or being towed 
• Helicopter rescue procedures 
• How to issue a distress by all available means 
• Search Patterns 
• The danger of cold shock and immersion hypothermia 

Night Cruising:

• Can take charge of a powerboat at night, including leaving and entering harbour 
• Demonstrate the ability of keeping a proper look-out and identifying lit and unlit positions by night 

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Gaining commercial endorsements

Find out which certificates can be endorsed and how to apply, what is a commercial endorsement.

A commercial endorsement is required for work on board British flagged vessels subject to the MCA's codes of practice for small commercial vessels.

A number of additional training courses and medical fitness certificates are required to be eligible for a commercial endorsement.

For Sail Cruising and Yachtmaster Instructors who only work in Australia, or holders of a Yachtmaster Sail CoC who require an AMSA endorsement to evidence eligibility for the AMSA Sailing Master CoC, read our guidance on Australia endorsements .

Which certificates can be commercially endorsed?

The following certificates can receive the standard commercial endorsement

Course completion certificates: 

• RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling Certificate
• RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate (only if issued before 1 January 2005)         
• RYA Day Skipper practical course completion certificate supported by a Day Skipper shorebased course completion certificate. The Day Skipper shorebased course may be undertaken online or in the classroom. In either case, the exams must be invigilated.

Certificates of competence:

• RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence
• RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence
• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence  

In addition, the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Yachtmaster Ocean Certificates of Competence can receive the STCW endorsement .

Which certificate do I need?

The MCA's codes of practice categorise British flagged commercial yachts according to the type of yacht and the waters in which they operate. It is this categorisation that determines which of the above certificates you will need. See the MCA's table of manning requirements.

The RYA is a certifying authority for the codes of practice and can give advice on the coding and categorisation of commercial yachts.

Find out more about the Requirements for commercial craft . 

How do I apply for a standard commercial endorsement?

Send the following items to RYA Certification, RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, Hampshire SO31 4YA:

• Your original certificate - see list above
• Your Professional Practices and Responsibilities certificate
• A commercial endorsement application form   
• Your original, completed ML5 Medical Report form or ENG1 medical fitness form a photocopy of your ML5 if version MSF 4112 REV 02/23 or ENG1 Medical will be accepted*
• A copy of your RYA Basic Sea Survival certificate or STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• A copy of your RYA Marine Radio SRC Certificate or other acceptable GMDSS Marine Radio Operator's Certificate.
• A passport sized photo with your name on the back
• The application fee.

*We can only accept the latest version of the ML5 form (currently MSF 4112 / Rev 02/23). Skippers working in category 1 or 0 waters will need the ENG1 medical. A list of approved doctors can be found at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency .

Medical referrals

If your Doctor has entered any “Yes ticks” on your ML5 Medical Report form then your ML5 Medical will need to be referred onto the MCA to be reviewed and you will be required to complete Part D the Medical Review on page 12/16 of your ML5 Medical to provide the RYA with additional information to submit to the MCA. The MCA will not be able to give a decision on the issue of your Commercial endorsement if this section is not completed in full. The MCA will not accept any ML5 Medicals which are more than one year old.

If you are issued with a restricted ENG1 or ML5 Certificate of Medical Fitness, then your RYA Commercial endorsement will also be issued with restrictions. If you are considering a seagoing career the RYA and Maritime and Coastguard Agency strongly advise that you undergo a medical or sight test, which includes testing of colour and visual acuity, before starting training.

Restrictions on a ENG1 certificate will prevent you gaining STCW qualifications for vessels greater than 24m in length.

Professional Practices and Responsibilities course

Since April 2012 it has been a requirement for commercial endorsement holders to take the online Professional Practices and Responsibilities course (PPR).

All new applicants for the endorsement must take the course prior to submitting their application.

Existing commercial endorsement holders who gained their endorsement prior to April 2012 will be required to take the course prior to their next revalidation.

Find out more about PPR .

Re-validating your commercial endorsement

All commercial endorsements must be revalidated every five years by proving at least 150 days of actual sea service on appropriate vessels during the previous five years and be in possession of a valid medical fitness certificate. 

If you are unable to prove the requisite sea service but are able to demonstrate that during at least half of the five-year period you have been employed on duties closely associated with the management and operation of one or more of the appropriate types of vessels, you may have your certificate considered for revalidation. 

Validity of Commercial endorsements will be from date of processing for a maximum of 5 years.

Download the re-validation form .

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Day Skipper & Powerboat Level 2

Day skipper & powerboat level 2  course.

Day Skipper and Powerboat level 2  is a complete beginner course and it will give you  the basic navigation and sailing skills,  It is designed for Person  more than 16 years old, who wants to be skipper and operate a boat up to 12 meter during the day in safe waters ( up to 3 miles from the coast).

The course provides  an introduction to navigation, chart work and the basics of sailing and mooring and electronic equipment. It is a great way to start your skipper career.

The course duration is 2 days of theory & navigation,  The course is available in English / France / Spanish ,  in the end of the course an ISSA Instructor withe a MasterYacht Ocean  will decide  at the end of the course whether you are able to get the Day skipper sailing license or not.

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Day Skipper Theory Online 

Theory topics  to do the day skipper &  powerboat level 2 license course you don’t need previous experience..

Course topics include:​

Marine terminologies

Safety at sea / safety equ ip

Types of Boats & Engines

Boat launching & recovery

Basic boat handling under power including PWCS.

International Regulation for Preventing Collision at Sea

Aids to navigation at sea

Tides & Current

Meteorology

Anchors & Anchoring

Man Overboard Procedure

Rope work, Knots, Bends

– After registering  you will receive a theoretical book 

Experience requirement : Non

Language of instruction: English/ France / Spanish 

Minimum duration: 1 days

Minimum age: 16

License type and restrictions :

Boat Size: up to 15 meter 

Sailing Distance : Up to 3 miles from the coast 

Sailing Time: Only day time

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course

Rya powerboat level 2.

Improve your powerboat driving and handling techniques. If you’re new to powerboating, this practical course will prepare you with the safe driving and handling skills you need to complete short day trips in your powerboat.

About the course

Covering the theory and practical skills needed to become a competent powerboat driver, the course focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, driving at planning speed and collision regulations.

All food and accommodation is included.

Other courses you may also be interested in:

• RYA Powerboat Instructor course
• Powerboat and Personal Watercraft Courses

International Certificate of Competency (ICC )  Application

If you would like to add on your ICC to you booking please inform our advisors at time of booking. There is a direct fee to the RYA for this, for more information please contact us .

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Syllabus is taught with a ratio of (3:1) students to instructor and covers the following:

• Launching and recovery
• Boat handling under way (including high speed)
• Securing to a buoy
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Man overboard
• Displacement craft
• Leaving and returning to pontoons
• Basic navigation
• Collision prevention regulations
• Boat design
• Engines and drives

Qualifications

Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll be awarded your RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certification.

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RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course – Joining Instructions

Thank you for booking your Powerboat Level 2 course with us. Please find joining instructions relating to this course below.

About the course

You probably already have information about the course but if you would like to refresh your memory please view our webpage. Please select a page depending on whether you are undertaking the Level 2 on Your Boat or on Our Boats .

All course bookings are subject to our Terms & Conditions of Business which can be found on our website –  Terms & Conditions of Business

If you have a chance, feel free to practice your knots ahead of the course. It is helpful if you can find a piece of string and have a go as then we can ‘tidy up’ your knot tying rather than start from scratch. That said if you don’t have the time ahead of the course we can easily fit it in during the two days. Please see this video where we explain how to tie each of the knots that you will learn.

If you are doing the Level 2 on your Own Boat, please look at Own Boat Equipment and read the section below.

Here is the link for Own Boat Equipment. If you don’t have all of them then do call us as we can bring items like lifejackets, waterproofs, flares and charts with us. We are also very happy to find some time during a course for a trip to a chandlers so we can help you to choose the right items for your boat.  Please let us know if there is anything on the list that you do not have on board your boat and we can discuss with you whether it is either critical to get it ahead of the course, whether we can lend it to you or whether a trip to the chandlers is necessary on the first morning. Things to remember relating to your own boat:

• The keys!! – We’re good at picking locks but not perfect!
• A wheelclamp and keys if trailing
• Don’t forget to read our Own Boat Tuition document which is linked. Please call with any questions.

If payment has not been made in full for this course please contact us.

Remember too that at the time of booking/payment we have a special offer on VHF courses. If you intend booking a VHF course too then it is materially cheaper to do this now as the rate is reduced for that course from £100 to £75 per head (plus RYA fee). You don’t need to decide the dates you will attend the VHF course though and you can schedule a date at some time later – we run these courses every two weeks.

Arrival time, Directions & Parking

Unless agreed otherwise, we start all courses at 9am so please aim to be there 10 – 15mins early to allow you to park and for us to make you a tea/coffee etc. If you are running late or need last minute directions please call the Office number (01202 686666) as it is diverted to our mobiles on the morning of courses.

Please ensure that you know which of our locations your course is based at:

Things to think about bringing

• Suitable footwear – boat shoes, trainers, boating wellies etc. Not open toed sandals or black soled trainers. Shoes may get wet so a spare pair is advisable. Nice warm socks make a difference in the winter!
• Warm clothes – we will provide waterproofs but these don’t really provide much warmth as this needs to be from the layers you wear underneath. With waterproofs on you shouldn’t really get wet but it is worth having a change of clothes available.
• Bottle of water
• Sunglasses & sun cream – even on overcast days the glare from the water can be significant.
• A hat, gloves etc
• Any medication you take
• Reading glasses
• Passport photo for certificate

We will provide teas and coffees and you can either get sandwiches from the convenience store on site (Cobbs Quay Marina & Lymington – NOT available at Port of Poole Marina). You should budget about £5 per day for lunch. You are welcome to bring your own packed lunch if you wish.

Accommodation

There are plenty of places to stay in Poole and Lymington to suit all budgets. Bear in mind that if you are booking for just one night that B&Bs will often be reticent to take a one night booking a few weeks ahead of a course but nearer the time will want to fill the bed. Therefore do call any places that said they were full as places seem to free themselves up! If you need any further advice on accommodation please contact our office.  A list of accommodation is available here .

We look forward to welcoming you shortly. If in the meantime you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Where to find us...

Powerboat Training UK Ltd, The Slipway, Cobbs Quay Marina, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4EL

T: 01202 686666 E: [email protected]

Aquasafe Powerboat School, Lymington Yacht Haven, Kings Saltern Road, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 3QD

T: 01590 678809 E: [email protected]

Marine Education, Port of Poole Marina, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HJ

T: 01202 406066 E: [email protected]

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RYA Powerboat Level 2 course (own boat tuition)

The  RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course  is the perfect course for you whether you have no previous experience or have been powerboating for a while and want to brush up your skills. An added bonus is if you want the option to hire or use a powerboat whilst you're on holiday in Europe you can also gain the  International Certificate of Competence (I.C.C.)  after completing this course, without doing anything further, all you need to do is complete the I.C.C. application form & pay the certificate fee! If you're looking at using this certificate for work then you can also move towards gaining the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Commercial Endorsement. 

Maximum Group Size:  3

Previous Experience:  None

Minimum Age:  12 years 

Maximum Powerboat Size:  10m

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Syllabus:

• Launching & recovery
• Boat handling at low & higher speed
• Securing to a buoy
• Man overboard recovery techniques
• Leaving & coming alongside (marina handling)
• Turning in a confined space
• Basic Navigation & passage planning
• IRPCS (rules of the road)
• Weather & Tides

What's included?

• RYA Powerboat Instructor for 2 days
• RYA Start Powerboating eHandbook
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate (assuming successful completion)

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Chieftain Training

RYA & STCW Courses – Sail, Power, Super-Yacht & Workboat

MCA/RYA Advanced Powerboat COC Certificate of Competence

Advanced powerboat coc exam prep aims:.

The Advanced Powerboat COC Exam prep follows on from the RYA Powerboat Advanced Course.  for those who require the MCA / RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate of Competence. This Advanced Power exam also know as the Advanced Powerboat Commercial is intended for advanced drivers who wish to work commercially. It is broadly equivalent to the Yachtmaster Coastal Power Certificate of Competence Exam but examined in an open boat (such as an outboard driven RIB).

To give you the best chance of passing, we offer an intensive three day preparation course and exam. This will include two night exercises with our Instructor and a third one on the final night with your examiner. This course is often run back to back after the 2 day RYA Powerboat Advanced Course (similar named course).

ADVANCED POWERBOAT COC EXAM PREP DURATION:

This advanced powerboat commercial package spans three days. We need at least 4 to 5 hours of daylight and at least  3 to 4 hours of darkness each day so exact timings vary depending on the season. As an example, in December, Day 1 runs 1200 to 2100ish and June/July courses run 1400-0000ish. Day 2 is a longer day as you will complete a passage planning theory exercise in the morning as part of your exam preparation.

ADVANCED POWER COC EXAM PREP PRE REQUISITES:

• Minimum age 18 (essential)
• RYA First Aid  or STCW Elementary First Aid  or STCW Medical First Aid  (essentiall)
• RYA SRC, or higher GMDSS cert.  (essential)
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased  (other training centres may accept you onto their exam preparation course without this prior training but we are committed to you passing your Advanced exam so will not waste your or our time)
• RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate (highly recommended)
• RYA Radar  (or equivalent knowledge)

The RYA and MCA state that Advanced Power CoC exam candidates must have the following minimum sea time, gained over at least two years.

• 30 days on board
• 2 days as skipper
• 12 night hours
• For holders of the two-day Advanced Course Completion Certificate , this sea time is reduced to 20 days and 400 miles. We generally run these two courses back to back.

The cold and harsh reality is, that unless candidates have gained the above sea-time over a very structured formal training programme, they will usually require more experience in order to successfully pass the exam. You will typically log 6-8 night hours over the two training evenings of this course.

ADVANCED POWERBOAT COC EXAM PREP COURSE CONTENT:

There are four component to the final exam

• Close quarter boat handling
• Theoretical passage planning
• Supporting knowledge (theory)
• Skippering the night exercise (night pilotage)

During the Advanced Powerboat commercial exam, candidates will be expected to demonstrate that they are competent skippers. The examiner can test candidates on any part of the Powerboat scheme (except the safety-boat course) and on any part of the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased and/or  RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased courses.

We will devote some of the advanced exam preparation course to each of the above four examined areas. However the two days preparation will be largely spent planning and carrying out the night exercise. The second morning will be devoted to your passage planning exercise.

It is important that candidate recognise this is an exam preparation course and they should arrive with knowledge and experience of most of the necassary skills and techniques. There is not time on this course to teach these skills from scratch, the exam preparation is an opportunity to polish and refine these skills with coaching from our Instructor before presenting yourself to an examiner on the final day. The exam syllabus is;

SYLLABUS FOR ADVANCED POWERBOAT EXAMINATION

1 preparation for sea.

• Preparation of vessel
• Safety brief
• Stowing and securing gear for coastal passages
• Engine operations and routine checks, fuel systems, kill cord
• Fuel system, bleeding, changing filters and impellors

2 BOAT HANDLING

• Hull forms and their handling characteristics, propeller configurations.
• Knowledge of action to be taken in rough weather
• Significance of tidal stream on sea conditions
• Steering and power control through waves
• Understanding and correct use of power trim and tabs
• Towing, under open sea conditions and in confined areas
• Strategy up and downwind and in heavy weather
• Awareness of the effects of wind and tide when manoeuvring, including
• Steering to transits and in buoyed channels
• Turning in a confined space
• All berthing and un-berthing
• Picking up and leaving a mooring buoy
• Recovery of man overboard
• Awareness of ground speed and ability to hold the boat on station

3 RESPONSIBILITIES OF SKIPPER

• Can skipper the vessel with effective crew communication
• Preparing the vessel for sea and for adverse weather
• Tactics for heavy weather and restricted visibility
• Emergency and distress situations
• Customs procedures
• Courtesy to other water users

4 PASSAGE MAKING AND PILOTAGE

Your chart work and theory knowledge should include:

• Charts, navigational publications and sources of navigational information
• Chart work, including position fixing and shaping course to allow for tide
• Tidal heights and depths
• Buoyage and visual aids to navigation
• Instruments, including compasses, logs, echo sounders, radio navaids and chartwork instruments
• Passage planning and navigational tactics
• Importance of pre-planning
• High speed navigation, pre-planning and execution
• Use of electronic navigation (GPS & Radar )
• Pilotage techniques and plans for entry into or departure from harbour
• Use of leading and clearing lines, transits and soundings as aids to pilotage.
• Navigational records
• Limits of navigational accuracy and margins of safety
• Lee shore dangers

You should be able to enter and depart a charted port by day or night. Your Examiner will give you a pilotage exercise and ask you to explain your planning. You will need to be aware of the problems of collision avoidance and how to determine your position by night.

5 METEOROLOGY

You should be able to use weather and tidal information to predict likely sea conditions and make passage planning decisions.

• Definition of terms including the Beaufort Scale, and their significance to small craft.
• Sources of weather forecasts
• Weather systems and local weather effects
• Interpretation of weather forecasts, barometric trends and visible phenomena
• Ability to make passage planning decisions based on forecast information

6 RULES OF THE ROAD

• Application of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.
• You should be able to identify vessels by day and night.

Candidates will be expected to know what safety equipment should be carried on board the vessel, based either on the recommendations in RYA booklet C8, or the Codes of Practice for the Safety of Small Commercial Vessels. In particular, candidates must know the responsibilities of a skipper in relation to:

• Fire prevention and fighting
• Hull damage/watertight integrity
• Medical emergency
• Towing and being towed
• VHF emergency procedures
• Explanation of helicopter rescue procedures
• Use of flares
• Man overboard
• Search patterns
• Lifejackets

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE ADVANCED POWERBOAT COC EXAM PREP?

• 2 days and 2 nights of instruction
• Use of one of our RIBs for the 3 days and nights
• Loan of a life jacket
• An examiner arranged for you
• Free on street parking
• Tea & Coffee

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE ADVANCED POWERBOAT COC EXAM PREP?

• RYA Advanced Powerboat Exam Fee
• Wet weather gear (£5 per day to hire)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

In order to then commercially endorse this qualification, skippers will also need a RYA Sea Survival Certificate , a Seafarers Medical from a doctor and a  RYA PPR certificate. The RYA then charge you a commercial endorsement fee .

BOOKING THE ADVANCED POWERBOAT COC EXAM PREP

If the dates below do not suit please contact us as we may be able to arrange some dates around you.

IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?

This training course and exam is specifically aimed at the commercial sector (i.e. those wanting to drive powerboats for a living). The Advanced Power Exam will qualify you as skipper (master) of powerboats up to 24m in length, up to 20 nm from a safe haven and to carry up to 12 passengers. The Advanced CoC Commercial exam is popular across the industry from corporate entertainment RIB drivers, through wind farm transfer crew and onto parts of the offshore industry. It is a good stepping stone, on the way towards the Yachtmaster Offshore (Power) Certificate of Competence and probably the most appropriate MCA/RYA Certificate of Competence for skippers operating most RIBs.

WHY CHOOSE CHIEFTAIN TRAINING FOR THIS COURSE?

Our Senior management have been running preparation course for the Advanced Commercail COC since the day the exam was introduced in 2005. Our method is tested and proven and has set the industry standard which many other Instructors and training centres now try to follow.  We want you to pass the final exam so we will push you hard during your time with us. Our Instructors will give you 100%.

Once you have booked the course and exam with us you will need to complete an RYA Exam Application Form 

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