RYA Powerboat Level 2
Cost
From £340
Duration
2 days
Course Overview
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 onto the Bristol Channel
Cost: £360
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; this course ventures out onto the Bristol Channel.
RYA Powerboat Level 2 in the Bristol Harbour
Cost: £340
This course takes place within the Bristol Harbour on our HDPE boat.
The qualification received is still an RYA Powerboat Level 2; this course remains within the Bristol Harbour.
Course Details
Cost: From £340
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 Locations
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.
Bristol Harbour
The course starts in Bristol’s historic floating harbour, where you’ll focus on low-speed manoeuvring. This unique setting allows powerboat drivers to navigate right into the heart of the city, practising close-quarters handling and mooring at a variety of pontoons and landing stages. It also offers a chance to take in local landmarks, including the SS Great Britain and the M Shed.
The harbour provides ideal conditions for developing essential boat handling skills, with its sheltered waters and diverse range of berthing options.
From there, the course continues through the city and out onto the River Avon via Netham Lock. This gives you hands-on experience of passing through an operational lock, an important skill for those using inland waterways. Once on the Avon, you’ll build confidence navigating in moving water, where tidal flow and river traffic introduce a more dynamic and realistic boating environment.
Calendar
Please select your course date and venue.
Calendar Key:
Portishead - RYA Powerboat Level 2
Bristol - RYA Powerboat Level 2 Harbour Only
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.
Use coupon 10PB2 at checkout to get your 10% discount.
