RYA Powerboat Instructor

Qualify to teach powerboating

This 3-day course covers the theory and practical elements of teaching

Course overview

RYA Powerboat Instructors are able to teach powerboating to the level of which they are trained (i.e. if you hold an RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate you will only be able to teach up to RYA Powerboat Level 2). It is a 3-day course and covers everything from demonstrating powerboat driving skills to delivering RYA theory. During the course our RYA Powerboat Trainers will spend time looking at teaching theory and how to deliver an RYA Powerboat Course to an acceptable level. Our two RYA recognised powerboat centres in the heart of the city and in Portishead Marina are perfect for practicing demonstration skills, whilst our access to the Bristol Channel and River Avon gives trainee RYA Powerboat Instructors the perfect opportunity to practice their instructional techniques.

Course Duration: 3 days, 0900 – 1800

What you’ll learn

• Teaching theory and styles
• The principles of instruction, lesson planning, use of questions and visual aids
• Course preparation, student progression and the structure of the RYA scheme

Prerequisites

• Five seasons experience of powerboating logged (preferably in a range of boat types and sizes) OR
• One season for those who use powerboats as an integral part of their normal full-time occupation

• First Aid Certificate
• Medical Declaration
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• RYA Membership
• Minimum age: 18

Candidates must attend a skills assessment prior to their instructor training course. Details can be found in the RYA Power Schemes Instructor Handbook (G19)

You will need to:

• Agree to the instructor code of conduct which can be viewed on the RYA website here: Code of Conduct | Instructor
• You will also need to sign to agree to the following:
  • I understand that in my capacity as an instructor I must be able to effectively deliver the relevant syllabus and to look after the safety of my students.
• Accordingly, I confirm that I can:
  • Communicate effectively with students, other water users and the centre.
  • Recover other craft.
  • Recover a person from the water without assistance.
  • Keep an effective lookout by sight and sound and monitor the safety of the vessel and crew.
  • Operate a powerboat independently.

Should you feel you’re unable to agree to any of the above, or you may require some reasonable adjustments, then please contact us to discuss how we can best support you.

What you’ll achieve

RYA Powerboat Instructor certificate. Up to and including Powerboat Level 2 under the supervision of the Principal or Chief Instructor. If you hold the Safety Boat Certificate, you may also teach the RYA Safety Boat Course.

Validity: Five years from date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained.

Instructor to student ratio

• 1 instructor to 6 students

Course Materials

• G19 / E-G19 Power Schemes Instructor Handbook
• G20 Powerboat Schemes Syllabus and Logbook

Assessment Method

• Participants will be observed throughout the course