RYA Powerboat Courses

Overview

Course Title: RYA Powerboat Certificate (Level 2)

Cost: €325

This is an excellent course for those looking for a comprehensive and practical step by step guide to all that is powerboating. We have one of the largest and most diverse fleets of powerboats in the country. This includes everything from small tiller arm 15hp right up to RIBs with 175hp on the back. Successful students receive the RYA Powerboat Handling (Level 2) Certificate.

Pre – Requisites

Minimum age of attendance is 16 years. This course can include all the material from the Level 1 course so you don’t need to have completed it in advance. Two passport style photographs are required to issue the certificate.

Course Syllabus

The course runs over two days from 9.30am-5.30pm and covers:

  • Learning how to Leave and Come Alongside a Dock.
  • Learning the art of picking up a Mooring.
  • Anchoring.
  • Turning in confined spaces / operating in busy marina areas.
  • Recovering a person fallen overboard.
  • Rules of the Road.
  • Launch and Recovery from a Road Trailer.
  • Safety and Planning.
  • Tying up to a dock.
  • All necessary knots to include Round Turn, Reef Knot and Bowline.

The above is just a taste of the many areas covered on the course. We aim to provide you with the perfect foundation and template in the sport of Powerboating. The course is conducted in a number of different boat types which may include tiller arm Yak boats with 15 horse power engines and RIBs (Rigid inflatable boats) of up to 175 horse power.

Our cancellation policy for this course can be viewed here.

Courses run over two days from 9.30am-5.30pm each day, unless stated otherwise

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      Gary C
      October 8, 2022

      star rating  Really lovely staff, super friendly. Would highly recommend the kayak and paddle board rentals! Great with a small group or big group.

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      June 25, 2020

      star rating  Really lovely staff, super friendly. Would highly recommend the kayak and paddle board rentals! Great with a small group or big group.

      Megan C
      June 1, 2020