RYA Powerboat Level 2

£315 GBP (incl. VAT)

Course Type:

RYA Powerboat Level 1-3

Training School:

South West Maritime Academy

Location:

Cromhall, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Duration:

2 days

Language:

English

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is aimed as an introduction to power boating with the course covering a much wider range of topics than the level 1 course. There are no pre-requisites for the course but it aims to provide a good, broad base of experience for anyone who wants to take a powerboat out on their own.

As with all of our courses the days will be mainly practical and hands on to give you the best experience, skills and confidence in the handling of powerboats.

PB2 Course Overview:

Day 1: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Rd, Bristol, Avon BS1 6XG (0900hrs – 1700hrs)
Day 2: River Avon/Bristol Channel (Timings will vary dependant on tide times)

PB2 Course Content

Launching and recovery: Going through the step by step actions needed to ensure the safe launching and recovery of the vessel.

Boat handling: Basic boat handling skills, familiarizing you with the controls and maneuverability of the vessel

Securing to a buoy: Learn the safe method to approach and secure to a mooring buoy

Anchoring: Learn the safe methods of anchoring a vessel and its recovery. The use of different anchor types for different conditions.

Leaving and coming alongside: Learn how to safely approach a pontoon, slip or even another vessel.

Man overboard: Learn a number of techniques should you be faced with an emergency at sea

This course is held at our RYA training venue in Bristol: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Rd, Bristol, Avon BS1 6XG

The RYA Powerboat level 2 course is aimed as an introduction to power boating with the course covering a much wider range of topics than the level 1 course.  There are no pre-requisites for the course but it aims to provide a good, broad base of experience for anyone who wants to take a powerboat out on their own.

As with all of our courses the days will be mainly practical and hands on to give you the best experience, skills and confidence in the handling of powerboats.

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