UCS Powerboat Level 2 Course

Learn how to drive a Powerboat and gain your RYA Powerboat Lv 2 License at Wembley Sailing Club.

RYA Powerboat Level 2

This two-day course introduces the basic concepts of power-boating, and is suitable for those looking to use a small powerboat independently in sheltered conditions. On completion, participants can apply to the RYA for an International Certificate of Competence.

During the course we will train you to use a range of powerboats, including tiller-steered Rigiflexes, wheel-steered and centre console RIBs. You will be taught with a maximum instructor:student ratio of 1:3.

All weekend courses start at 09:30 and finish at 16:30. Please see joining instructions attached.

Assumed knowledge: This course is suitable for complete beginners. This course is for adults but we can accommodate under 16s by arrangement. It will be marked on the Powerboat Level 2 certificate if the participant is under 16 at the time of the course. Please email training@wembleysailingclub.co.uk if you'd like to make a booking for an under 16.

Ability after the course: Once you have completed the course you will be a self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of your own limitations and those of craft you are using.

Course content: Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. The course can be taken at an inland or coastal location. It may be conducted in a variety of boat types, both planing and displacement. The certificate issued will be endorsed to show the type of boat in which the training took place.