Course
Youth RYA Powerboat Level 2
Youth RYA Powerboat Level 2 Age 12+
Guide Price
Prices starting from £375
About Course
Get out on the water and learn to drive a powerboat with confidence on our RYA Youth Powerboat Level 1 & 2 course at Brighton Boating.
Designed for young people aged 12–16 years, this practical, hands-on course introduces the fundamentals of powerboating in a safe, enjoyable, and supportive environment. Delivered by qualified RYA instructors from Brighton Marina, students develop essential boat handling skills while building confidence and having fun on the water.
Course Duration
Choose the option that suits you best:
4 half-day sessions, or
2 full-day sessions
Both formats cover the same syllabus and lead to the same RYA certification.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout the course, participants will develop practical skills including:
Safety afloat and the correct use of lifejackets
Preparing a powerboat for use
Starting and stopping the engine safely
Basic boat handling and steering
Moving ahead, astern and turning
Coming alongside and leaving a pontoon
Speed control and awareness
Basic rules of the water and good seamanship
Students progress from the fundamentals in Level 1 to becoming competent, supervised drivers during Level 2.
Who Is It For?
This course is ideal for beginners with little or no previous boating experience. It is suitable for young people aged 12–16 years who would like to learn to drive a powerboat safely while enjoying time on the water.
What’s Included
Expert tuition from qualified RYA instructors
All safety equipment, including buoyancy aids
Use of training boats
RYA Youth Powerboat Level 1 & 2 certificates (subject to successful completion)
What to Bring
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather, non-slip footwear, and bring a waterproof jacket, sunscreen, a hat, drinks, and a packed lunch for full-day courses.
Why Choose Brighton Boating?
Based in the heart of Brighton Marina, Brighton Boating offers professional RYA training in a friendly and welcoming environment. Our experienced instructors focus on developing skills, confidence, and safe boating practices while ensuring every session is engaging and enjoyable.
Book your place today and take the first step towards becoming a confident young powerboater.
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.
Children age 12+ with parental consent.
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.