The RYA Powerboat level 2 course RYA Powerboat Level 2 (RYA PB2) offers a general introduction to power boating and teaches core boat handling and safety skills. The course is popular both with beginners and those who are self taught and now require formal certification. The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is generally considered, the licence for powerboats. The qualification is widely recognised throughout the world.
During the course you will cover:
How to set up a boat ready to go to sea.
Basic engine checks.
Launch and recovery of a boat (if you want to use your own boat and trailer for this please let us know).
What safety gear you should have and how to wear or use it.
Methods on how to start/stop a boat.
How to work with and against the elements during slow boat manoeuvres.
Different techniques of coming alongside and leaving a berth.
Slow speed drills, remember 'Slow is Pro'.
Ropes and knots.
Knowledge of how to tow a boat (salvage).
Local regulations and where to find them.
How to avoid an accident at sea using the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea - IRPCS.
Understanding the weather.
Using an Almanac to get the tide times and other info.
Chart work and basic navigation including GPS and covering the buoyage system IALA.
High speed manoeuvres.
Anchoring and mooring.
