Weather appropriate clothing and sunscreen if it’s sunny
Closed-toe shoes you don’t mind getting wet
Lunch and snacks
A printed passport-sized photo for the certificate
RYA Youth Powerboat Level 2
Event Description
Introductory powerboats for 12–16yr olds
Learn the basics on this fun, 2-day practical course aimed at older children
Course Overview
Designed for young adults aged 12–16, this two-day course teaches participants to safely and confidently drive a powerboat in Bristol’s Historic Floating Harbour or Portishead Marina. Day one covers theory and slow-speed manoeuvring; day two builds on handling skills with man overboard drills. Participants leave with an RYA Level 2 Powerboat certificate.
Course duration: 2 days, 0900 – 1700
What you’ll learn
- Launching and recovery
- Boat handling
- Securing to a buoy
- Anchoring
- Leaving and coming alongside
- Man overboard
Prerequisites
- None: suitable for complete beginners. Candidates under 16 receive an endorsed certificate requiring adult supervision.
- Minimum age: 12
What you’ll achieve
RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate. Able to safely drive and manoeuvre a powerboat up to 10 metres in daylight.
Candidates under 16 receive an endorsed certificate requiring adult supervision.
Instructor to student ratio
- 1 instructor to 3 students
Course Materials
- RYA Start Powerboating book
Assessment Method
- Participants will be observed throughout the course
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This event expired on
January 1, 1970 12:00 am
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