Youth Powerboat Level 2 Age 12+
Guide Price
Prices starting from £375
Who is this course for
Children age 12+ with parental consent.
About Course
The RYA Level 2 Powerboating course, delivered over two days, provides an excellent introduction to all aspects of boating and safety. With a maximum of three participants per course, it offers extensive hands-on training in both driving and crewing. For anyone who enjoys boating, this is an ideal way to formalise your experience and address any gaps in knowledge.
The course covers a wide range of skills, including the correct use of safety equipment, mooring techniques, close quarters handling, high-speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery, anchoring, and chart work with passage planning. Safety training also includes the use of radios and emergency equipment on board.
Key areas of focus include close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. Practical manoeuvres are carried out within Brighton Marina, complemented by high-speed exercises in open water. A theory session is also included, covering essential topics such as passage planning.
Course Content
- Launching & Recovery
- Confined Space Manoeuvering
- Mooring
- Man Overboard Procedure
- Anchoring
- Towing
- Engine Checks
- High Speed Handling
- Collision Regulations
- Buoyage
- Basic Chart Work
- Tides
- Communication Afloat
- Emergency Procedures
ICC (The International Certificate of Competence)
The International Certificate of Competence is issued in conformity with Resolution No. 40 of the Working Party on Inland Water Transport. The ICC is required by many European countries for the use of certain categories of pleasure boat. It is also useful in countries where compulsory certificates are required of nationals simply because officials expect to see such a certificate. You automatically qualify for your ICC on completion of the RYA powerboat level 1 and 2 course. To apply you will need a copy of the application form available from the RYA website at www.rya.org.uk. You will need a passport photo along with either your RYA membership number or your ICC fee and your Powerboat Level 1&2 Certificate.
Course Objectives
Learn to drive a powerboat and gain the RYA Level 2 Powerboat Certificate.
Pre requirements
Children age 12+ with parental consent.
Duration
2 days.
Location
Booking
Book online from the dates on this page or call 01273 42 48 42 option 1 or email us.
If you cannot find a suitable dates please contact us.
Location
What to bring
- Be prepared for changeable weather, bring plenty of layers
- Quick drying clothes can be very practical, avoid jeans
- Gloves for warmth and rope friction protection
- Sunglasses, sunhat and suncream for summer months and woolly hats, thermals and layers for winter months
- Waterproofs, we have ones to use if you do not have your own
- Deck boots and non-slip deck shoes or trainers that don’t mark
- If you are worried or unsure whether you suffer from seasickness then pills and wrist-bands work well. Don’t arrive on an empty stomach and take tablets with breakfast if you have never been sailing on the sea before, sometimes the motion takes a while to get used to
- Money for lunch, or a packed lunch
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FAQ's
How to Book
Courses can be booked directly through our website. If you’re unsure which course is right for you, our team is happy to advise.
Yes, availability is displayed on each experience page. If your preferred date isn’t shown, please contact us as we may still be able to accommodate you.
We recommend booking at least 8 weeks in advance, particularly for popular courses like these during the summer season.
Levels 1 and 2 are designed for complete beginners.
Levels 3 and 4 are intended for participants who have already achieved the skills covered in Levels 1 and 2.
If you are unsure of your current level or which course is most suitable for you, please contact a member of our team, who will be happy to assist you.
Course Infomation
Your child should bring:
Swimwear (to wear under a wetsuit)
A towel and warm change of clothes
Old trainers or water shoes
Sunscreen and a hat
A packed lunch and refillable water bottle
All essential watersports equipment, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids, is provided.
Yes. We provide wetsuits, buoyancy aids, and all required safety equipment for every child taking part in our kids watersports courses. Our instructors are RYA-qualified and DBS-checked, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Kids watersports courses run in most weather conditions, as learning to handle different conditions is part of the experience. If conditions are unsafe, activities may be adapted or replaced with shore-based learning. In rare cases of cancellation, we will contact you directly.
Drop-off and collection take place at Brighton Marina (Pontoon 5, Western Concourse). Full joining instructions, including exact timings and meeting points, will be sent before the course starts.
Yes. Children are supervised at all times by our experienced instructors, both on and off the water. Instructor-to-student ratios follow RYA safety guidelines to ensure individual attention and support.
This is very common, especially for beginners. Our instructors are experienced in working with children of all confidence levels and focus on building skills gradually in a fun, encouraging environment.
Parents are welcome to remain nearby; however, for safety and focus, access to pontoons and boats is restricted to staff and participants only.