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We provide RYA courses all year round for both members and non-members.

Rya training at royal lymington yacht club, whether you're a beginner wishing to learn how to sail or a competent sailor or powerboater hoping to improve your skills, come to royal lymington yacht club for your rya training.

A prominent RYA Training Centre, Royal Lymington Yacht Club provides RYA training courses throughout the year for both members and non-members. Whether you are a beginner wishing to learn how to sail, a more experienced sailor hoping to expand your knowledge or a powerboater wanting to gain your RYA PB2, our highly experienced Chief Instructors of Sail and Power will provide you with a fantastic learning experience. We offer courses all year round for both individuals and groups, or we can arrange for private tuition aboard your own boat. Upon successful completion of the course you will be issued with the relevant certification as prescribed by the RYA.  Take a look at some of the courses we offer below and please contact our club office for more information about course dates and availability.

Our Training Courses

Sailing tuition and courses are available at Royal Lymington Yacht Club with our Chief Instructor (Sail). RYA sailing course dates for both children and adults, also including ladies only sailing, will be published once the government allows training to resume. 

National Sailing Scheme

Dinghy level 1 – start sailing.

This RYA sailing course for beginners takes 2 days (or equivalent sessions) and provides an introduction to the sport of sailing. It covers all you need to know to get afloat under supervision, including how to sail in light winds in all directions, launching and recovering. There is no minimum age, although under 16s may prefer to learn through the Youth Sailing Scheme.

Dinghy Level 2 – Basic Skills

This RYA sailing course for beginners to intermediates takes 2 days (or equivalent sessions). It sets out the foundations of sailing to progress you to be a competent light wind sailor, developing skills to enable you to sail independently. The course assumes you have the sailing skills of Level 1 and trains you in rigging, launching, sailing in all directions, capsize recovery and essential sailing knowledge, enabling you to make decisions in good conditions. There is no minimum age, although under 16s may prefer to learn through the Youth Sailing Scheme.

Dinghy Level 3 – Better Sailing

This RYA sailing course for beginners and intermediates takes 2 days (or equivalent sessions). The course assumes you have the sailing skills of Level 2. It consolidates and develops further your sailing skills, improving your techniques, giving you more confidence and a taster of the advanced sailing modules. There is no minimum age, although under 16s may prefer to learn through the Youth Sailing Scheme.

Course fees

Course dates.

Contact the club office on 01590 672677 or [email protected]

Youth Sailing Scheme

Youth sailing scheme – beginners’ courses.

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme certificates are a significant achievement and can be used in other areas of your study or activities such as PE at school, or the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme .

Stage 1 – Start Sailing

This RYA sailing course for beginners takes 2 days (or equivalent sessions) and provides an introduction to the sport of sailing. It provides a basic understanding of how a boat sailing, with some experience of steering and handling the boat. You’ll learn about launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat and basic sailing techniques. Minimum age: 8 years.

Stage 2 – Building Confidence

This RYA sailing course for beginners who have completed Stage 1 takes 2 days (or equivalent sessions). You’ll build on the basic sailing skills learned in Stage 1, plus ropework and collision avoidance. On completion you will be able to tack and control boat speed, and understand basic principles of sailing. Minimum age: 8 years.

Stage 3 – Basic Skills (equivalent to Level 2 of the National Sailing Scheme)

This RYA sailing course for improvers who have completed Stages 1 and 2 takes 2 days (or equivalent sessions). You’ll learn about rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques, capsize recovery and sailing theory. On completion you will be able to launch and sail a dinghy around a triangle in moderate conditions. Minimum age: 8 years.

Stage 4 – Better Sailing (double handed)

This RYA sailing course for improvers who have completed Stages 1 - 3 takes 2 days (or equivalent sessions). It is optional if Stage 3 was taken in a double-hander. You will learn to sail a double handed boat as crew or helm, and solve a variety of problems afloat. The course includes rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques and manoeuvres in crewed boats, recovering a man overboard. On completion you will be able to launch and return to a beach, jetty or mooring, and sail a crewed dinghy around a triangle in moderate conditions. Minimum age: 8 years.

Bespoke and individual sailing tuition

Tuition fees.

Racing is an exciting and sociable way to develop your sailing. From beginners, through to club racers and preparing for higher level competition, there is a course for you.

Start Racing

A 2-day (16 hours) RYA course for those who have completed Level 2 in the National Sailing Scheme (Stage 3 for under 16s). You’ll learn all the skills required to start club racing, including how to maximise boat speed and outwit your opponents. After the course you’ll be able to take part in club racing in good conditions.

Intermediate Racing

A 2-day (16 hours) RYA course for those who have some experience of racing at club level. You’ll improve your racing technique and knowledge, build on your basic racing skills and improve the key principles of starting, boat handling, boat speed, strategy and tactics. The course will improve your core racing skills and enjoyment of racing - and better club results will follow!

Advanced Racing

A 2-day (16 hours) RYA course for those with several seasons experience of racing at club level. A predominantly practical course working on the key techniques and knowledge to enable you to take part in open meetings and regional competition.  

Course prerequisites

• Minimum age 16 years 
• Hold a valid first aid certificate
• Hold an RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate
• Hold the RYA Safe and Fun Certificate and pre-course work completed (accessed within the RYA interactive online  Safe & Fun course ).
• Have completed the pre-entry sailing assessment within 1 year prior to the instructor training course. 
• professional skippers of small craft working within 60 miles of a safe haven, including Boatmasters;
• the Senior First Aid certificate needed by offshore racers subject to ISAF's regulations on first aid training (OSR 4.08.4).
• the recovery position in a confined space
• CPR, including the drowning protocol
• cold shock and hypothermia from immersion and/or exposure
• seasickness and dehydration
• medical assistance or advice by VHF
• helicopter rescue
• A UK sailor working with UK clubs or the British Sailing team
• Appropriate racing experience (good club racer)
• Appropriate current racing knowledge (classes/ pathways)
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 Powerboat Handling certificate
• Have an approved and valid RYA First Aid certificate
• An RYA member
• Minimum age 16. Level 2 coaches aged under 18 should be appropriately supervised by an adult who is either a RYA Senior Instructor or a Racing Coach Level 2 or above.
• Previous instructing experience is preferred but is not essential if the candidate has suitable alternative experience.
• RYA Safe and Fun certificate  
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to the course.
• Minimum age 16.
• Basic understanding of sailing boats.

 Course fees

Additional requirements

Book your training at rlymyc, how to book on a course, training for our volunteers.

Royal Lymington Yacht Club believes that volunteers who contribute their time to the sailing programme should benefit from the opportunity to further their qualifications at a minimal cost. Therefore our course fees are considerably less than those charged at a commercial training centre. Officers responsible for each sailing or powerboating section will nominate volunteers who should be rewarded with priority places on training. RLymYC reserves the right to allocate course places to best suit volunteer training requirements. Non-member volunteers may also get priority but will be charged the non-member rate. At the Club’s discretion places maybe allocated in order to ensure the cost effectiveness of the course.

Cancellation policy

There will be no refunds for bespoke lessons. If you can't make a lesson which you have paid for, notice should be given within 7 days when an alternative date maybe be considered. The Club may cancel or postpone the lesson at any stage in the event of bad weather, equipment failure or otherwise during which an alternative date or refund will be offered.

Junior Consent Form

2021 Consent Form must be completed by parent/guardian for all Junior and Youth sailors aged under 18 sailing at Royal Lymington Yacht Club.

Adult Helper Consent

2021 Adult Helper Consent Form must be completed by all adults assisting with coaching including in safety boats.

Heath & Safety

RLymYC policies and guidance for sailing, training and racing, including under Coronavirus restrictions

We welcome new members including experienced sailors and those new to the water.

We host regular keelboat and dinghy racing, plus club, class, national and international regattas

For those who travel in a more relaxed manner afloat, our cruising section boasts a fine and varied selection of activities.

Motor Boating

Join our growing power boat section on regular motor cruises.

Restaurant and Bar

Managed by the world-renowned Mosimann’s our restaurant and bar provides exceptional affordable and family friendly cuisine.

Junior and Youth Fleets

Join our Optimists, Teras, Lasers, Aeros, Fevas, 420s and 29ers!

Our Sailing Fleets

Join our XODs, Folkboats, J80s, LR Scows, Cruiser Racers, Dinghies and Team Racers!

Our flexible space and stunning views are perfect for conferences, celebrations and other events.

LYMINGTON TOWN

Sailing club, rya dinghy & powerboat training.

RYA Recogised Training Centre

The Lymington Town Sailing Club is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training Centre offering dinghy sailing, powerboat and shore-based theory courses.

Our courses follow the RYA scheme for Dinghy Sailing and Power Boating. Coaching is provided by our experienced RYA qualified instructors who are familiar with the local sailing area. They have an enthusiastic but relaxed approach to their sport and a wealth of knowledge to impart.  

We offer a wide range of practical courses and tuition in dinghy sailing for all ages from 8 years upwards.  Our power boat courses start from the age of 12yrs.

Training takes place in the sheltered waters of Lymington River and creeks protected by the Lymington Marshes.

LTSC Pathway for RYA Dinghy Racing Courses

See the list of courses available

Adult Dinghy Courses

The LTSC Dinghy Sailing courses take place in the club’s RS Vision and RS Quest sailing dinghies. 

Both boats allow the instructor to sail with the students, to provide close quarters help and support. The Club also use single handed dinghies, which allow more helm time.

RYA Start Sailing (Level 1)

The Start Sailing course is designed for those with little or no sailing experience. Learning to sail is through practical demonstrations and individual coaching. Our aim is to develop, skills enabling trainees to sail under supervision, around a triangular course in light winds.

RYA Better Sailing (Level 2)

Moving up to Level 2 is where the fun begins and you really start to be confident in your dinghy. Manoeuvres will be perfected, and you will develop your skills on all points of sailing. Extra skills are completed enabling you to be totally in control.

We also offer the more advanced courses.  Please enquire here .

Keel Boat Courses

LTSC RYA Keelboat courses cover sailing and auxiliary motor boating skills.

The courses follow the RYA teaching method progressing from complete beginners through to seamanship, day sailing and sailing with spinnakers.

The keelboat offers a more stable learning platform and is therefore suitable for less agile students or those who are very nervous of capsizing.

The Club is fortunate to have the use of a small keel boat "Jacquot" which is kindly loaned by a Club Member to use for training sessions.

Powerboat Courses

Lymington Town Sailing Club offer RYA Powerboat courses, leading to an RYA qualification & certificate through our in house RYA recognised training centre.

All courses follow the RYA syllabus and all coaching will be provided by our experienced RYA qualified instructors who are familiar with the local area and conditions. They have an enthusiastic relaxed approach to their sport and a wealth of knowledge to pass onto their students.

RYA courses are delivered on two consecutive days.

Price: Members £228.00 / Non-Members £285.00

Please email [email protected] to enquire about course dates.

Shore Based Courses

Each year the Club regularly runs one day RYA VHF Marine radio (SRC) courses and RYA First Aid courses. Please email [email protected] for dates of courses and enquiries.

In the winter months RYA Day Skipper and RYA Yacht Master theory courses (40 hours of tuition) are run, alternating each year between the two. Autumn 2023 and Spring 2024 will be RYA Day Skipper Theory. Please click here for more details about this course.

Youth Sailing Courses

During the summer, we run a full set of courses under the RYA On Board programme. Click here  for more details.

Book onto courses for 2024 via our Course Calendar

RYA Level 2 - Powerboat Handling

Course information.

This course 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 will be mostly practical-based and take place in our 5.85m RIB. Weather permitting, we will always aim to visit three different harbours, to broaden your experience.

The recipient of a Level 2 Powerboat Handling certificate will be a self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of their own limitations and those of the craft. They will understand the key principles of powerboating and implement them to good effect.

• Boat preparation
• Launching and recovery
• Control familiarisation
• Low speed boat handling
• Planing speed boat handling
• Holding off 
• Mooring to a buoy
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Man overboard
• Simple navigation
• Basic collision regulations

Price (based on 2-3 people on the course)

*VHF Radio Course is just £95 when you book within 2 months of your PBL2 Course*

Further Details

Course length : 2 days

Timings : 9am - 5pm

Experience : None required

Instructor Ratio : 1:3 maximum

Included : RYA Start Powerboating book (G48)

For a link to the RYA website, click Find Out More.

The ICC (or to give it its full title International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft) is a certificate which is intended to provide evidence of competence when requested by officials in foreign countries. It was historically known as the International Certificate of Competence. An ICC can be gained through the RYA by successfully completing a Powerboat Level 2 course. The ICC is free to all RYA members.

For more information on the ICC, click here .

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Lymington Sea School has the perfect location at right on the Lymington Town Quay, our classroom is right on the waterfront and we are a stones throw from the cobbles, leading up Lymington's beautiful Georgian high street.  

Lymington Sea School specialises in power boats, sports boats and RHIBs and we also offer a range of shore based training and online courses.

We are always happy to discuss your training requirements and you're welcome to pop into the Sea School for a coffee, we'd love to see you.  

Alison Dixon RYA Principal

Alison has 25 yrs experience in the outdoor industry.

Alison has a vast experience of being on and around the water.  Her biggest challenge she has under taken was an Atlantic Crossing in a 30ft Yacht.

Alison holds several RYA qualifications including:-

Senior Dinghy Instructor , Powerboat Instructor and Windsurf Instructor, as well as an Instructor for a number of shorebased RYA Courses including 1st Aid and VHF.  She is also a British Canoeing level 3 kayak instructor

In her spare time Alison volunteers for Girlguiding, providing girls and young women exciting programme of activities.

[email protected]

John Chittock Chief Instructor

John has a life times experience in many different watersports. He was there at the beginning of Windsurfing. Going back his first kayak was canvas stretched over a wooden frame. John's paddlesport experience stretches from surf ski's to Dragon boats and most things in between.

John holds the following awards:-

RYA Advanced Dinghy Sailing Senior Instructor and Multihull Instructor.

RYA Senior Windsurfing Instructor.

RYA Powerboat Instructor

SUP Instructor

When John is not teaching he likes to go cruising and is always keen to go where the water is warmer.

[email protected]

Covers the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques. It aims to teach the standard required to complete a short coastal passage by day. This course builds on the foundation knowledge of the Level 2 course and is suited to those who aim to drive larger more powerful powerboats. During the course you will cover cruising at planing speed and more advanced boat handling. It is recommended for anyone considering moving on to the Advanced course. The course can be conducted on a planing or displacement boat.

Candidates should be competent to the standard of RYA Powerboat Level 2. It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a first aid and VHF/SRC operator's certificate and have knowledge to the level of Day Skipper theory.

Planning a day cruise, boat preparation, boat handling, pilotage, passage making, man overboard.

Able to plan and execute short coastal passages by day

Predominantly practical but with some classroom elements. The aim of the practical session is to put into practice the theory and complete a passage.

RYA Powerboat Scheme Syllabus and Logbook

RYA Powerboat Handbook

£18.49

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RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2

The powerboat level 2 is the first step in learning the basics of boat handling.

RYA INTERMEDIATE POWERBOAT

The intermediate course teaches you how to navigate to far off destinations.

RYA ADVANCED POWERBOAT

The advanced powerboat course teaches you night navigation and the skills to become a professional skipper.

RYA NAVIGATION COURSES

RYA ESSENTIAL NAVIGATION

This course is a great introduction to navigation and safety awareness for those who are new to boating or crewing.

It’s great for anyone who is interested in getting out on the water and it also works extremely well alongside the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course.

RYA DAY SKIPPER THEORY

This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising.

The course is taught over 40 hours with two exam papers.

RYA YACHTMASTER THEORY

Advanced training for more experienced skippers. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages.

This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Advanced Powerboat practical exams.

RYA MARINE SKILLS COURSES

RYA/MCA SRC VHF RADIO

The Short Range Certificate for VHF radio is a legal requirement for mariners who wish to use a VHF radio set on board a vessel.

This is an intense one day course followed by an examination. Successful completion will complete you with a VHF licence for life.

RYA FIRST AID

First aid on board a boat is an essential skill for anyone who wants to take people to sea.

You are no longer 8 minutes away from an ambulance and the difference a little good training can make is literally life or death.

Welcome to Get Lost Power Boat Training School in Poole. We provide RYA powerboat training courses for all abilities, including the popular RYA Powerboat Level 2. Our recognised RYA training will help you start your boating journey in the right direction.

Our courses will provide you with the key skills you need to be confident on the water. Whether you’re using a VHF SRC Marine Radio or driving a powerboat through the night, Get Lost Powerboat training will help you succeed.

Based in Poole, Dorset, our team have decades of experience, and are certified professional mariners and instructors. Our knowledge is second to none having trained with various vessels all around the world. We are keen to share our expertise with you.

At Get Lost Powerboat Training,we are passionate about starting your maritime journey in the right way.

We offer RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualifications right up to Advanced Powerboat exams and instructor qualifications. No matter what your goals, our courses will help you progress. The world is your oyster.

If you’re not sure where to start, give us a call now and we will talk you through your options 01202 923 060.

RYA Powerboat level II

The essential building block to a crew members boat handling ability.

Find out About the Power Boat Level II

Find a Power Boat Level II Training Provider

The Power Boat Level II is an essential course for deck crew working in the superyacht industry. It is also advisable for steward/stewardesses, and engineers to hold a powerboat license. This two-day entry-level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat in a safe and effective manner. The powerboat level II is a requirement for crew wishing to drive a superyacht tender up to 10m.

Course Breakdown

The majority of the course is practical with a short theory classroom session. The theory learning will continue during the practical training and assessment. The powerboat level II usually takes two days to complete, weather permitting. The topics covered are as follows:

• Execution of class theory
• Launching and recovery
• Confined space maneuvering
• Man overboard procedure
• Engine checks
• High-speed handling
• Collision regulations
• Emergency procedures
• Basic chart work and navigation
• Briefing and practical overview

Powerboat Level 2 Certificate Outcome:

Apart from providing a strong base upon which powerboat handling skills can be built, the powerboat level 2 course is the basis for the ICC (International certificate of competence). A commercially endorsed power boat level II certificate can be used to transport guests and passengers, in tenders up to 10m in length.

The RYA Powerboat level II certificate does not have an expiry date.

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RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course 307

This RYA Accredited 2 day classroom theory and hands on practical training program is perfect for individuals interested in improving their hands-on powerboat and tender operating skills. This course is great for beginners or seasoned tender operators! The practical portion of the course utilizes MPT’s powerboat and tender fleet up to 8 meters.

Preparing for RYA Powerboat Level 2

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Course Description

2 day class in fort lauderdale, required materials.

PASSPORT for Photo ID, Paper, Pencil, Pen, Highlighter, Bathing Suit/Shorts, sunscreen, hat, boat attire, towel, boat shoes, weather attire (optional), one passport (40mm x 40mm) photograph for certificate (available here in ships store)

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Testimonials

The class is very practical--wish it were longer! Rachelle, Saturday May 2022 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Great class. Nice boat and very informative instructor. Pedro, Friday February 2022 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Keep up all the good work. It’s much appreciated. Zoe, Friday August 2021 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Great Instructor! Very professional and knowledgeable, thank you. David, Friday January 2021 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Very well done !!!! Very happy to be here with you !!!! Tnks!!! Cruz, Wednesday January 2014 RYA Powerboat Level 2

This was an amazing course. Would recommend it to anybody Eric, Friday May 2013 RYA Powerboat Level 2

PBLII was a good course. Jeff was very patient during the on-water-training, and overall good instructor. Jennifer, Wednesday April 2013 RYA Powerboat Level 2

you guys are great! Zachary, Thursday July 2012 RYA Powerboat Level 2

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Aquasafe Powerboat School is a long established Solent Based RYA Training Centre

Aquasafe Powerboat School is a professional but family run RYA Training Centre running the full range of RYA Powerboat Training Courses, Motorboat Training Courses, Shorebased and PWC Training Courses

Since early 2014 Aquasafe Powerboat School has been run alongside Powerboat Training UK. Both schools have been established almost 15 years and have always worked closely together and are proud to work with some exceptional instructors. Across both centres our focus is on fun, safe and inspiring training.  Our main training bases are in Lymington and Poole but we also train people on their own boats throughout the UK, Europe, America, the Caribbean and even in the Middle East. We run courses throughout the year in all weathers.

Our clients range from leisure boaters with their first speedboat or ‘jetski’ to clients who have owned boats for many years and now have four berth family cruiser type powerboats or larger 20m motor cruisers.

We work with a wide range of military and law enforcement organisations training them both in basic boat handling and more specialist areas such as boarding operations, search and rescue and helicopter transfers. We hope this site gives you an insight into how we approach our RYA powerboat, motor cruising and jet ski courses and our shorebased and theory courses. That said, no site can ever give you the full picture so do please give us a call or drop us an email or pop in for a coffee – we love to talk boats & training!

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Powerboat Training UK Ltd, The Slipway, Cobbs Quay Marina, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4EL

T: 01202 686666 E: [email protected]

Aquasafe Powerboat School, Lymington Yacht Haven, Kings Saltern Road, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 3QD

T: 01590 678809 E: [email protected]

Marine Education, Port of Poole Marina, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HJ

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