RYA Powerboat Level 2
Cost
From £300
Duration
2 days
Course Information
This in-depth course covering boat handling, planing speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery, and collision regulations, is the most popular course within the RYA Powerboat Scheme as it introduces people to powerboating.
Course Variations
RYA Powerboat Level 2
Cost: £330
This is the classic RYA Powerboat Level 2 course located at our Portishead venue. The vessel used for this course is a RIB.
The qualification received is an RYA Powerboat Level 2, and this course does venture out onto the Bristol Channel.
Workboat
Cost: £300
This course takes place within the Bristol Harbour on a work jon boat and Rigiflex.
The qualification received is still an RYA Powerboat Level 2; this course does not include a trip down the river onto the channel.
Course Details
Cost: From £300
Duration: 2 Days
Course Information: This in-depth course covers boat handling, planing speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery, and collision regulations.
Minimum Age: Age 12 +
Exam Type / Duration: Continual assessment during the course
Max. Instructor / Student Ratio: 1:3
Course Materials Provided: RYA G48 – Start Powerboating
Assumed Pre-Course Ability: None, Beginner. May be preceded by RYA Powerboat Level 1
Ability after the course: Able to safely drive and manoeuvre a powerboat up to 10 meters in daylight conditions
Course Location
Portishead Marina
The course begins in the vibrant marina of Portishead with slow-speed manoeuvring, allowing powerboat drivers the opportunity to view the marina via boat and practice their mooring at the many pontoons and landings around the marina (it is also good for gaining further understanding of the different types of boats currently on the water).
For the coastal section of the RYA Powerboat Level 2, we lock out of Portishead Marina and straight onto the Bristol Channel. This provides a great experience as many boat users will not have gone through the process of traveling through a lock before. The short journey out to the channel gives drivers the chance to practice driving in flowing water as well as the practical application of the ‘Rules of the Road’ and navigation. Once out in the channel, we work on man-overboard and planing speed manoeuvres between Portishead Marina and the mouth of the River Avon. This is a navigable waterway with many docking cargo ships, tugs, and yacht races to see which adds to the experience.
Calendar
Please select your course date and venue.
Calendar Key:
Bristol - RYA Powerboat Level 2 Work Boat
Portishead - RYA Powerboat Level 2
We offer a 5% discount when booking two powerboat spaces and a 10% discount when booking three powerboat spaces.
Use coupon 5PB2 at checkout to get your 5% discount.
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