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Newport Coast Maritime Academy

The leader in powerboat training, our training guarantee upon successful completion of our certification courses you will qualify for owner/operator insurance coverage or we’ll refund your course tuition..

BASIC CRUISING COURSE

Learn to maneuver your vessel in close quarters, docking, rules of the road, aids to navigation, chart reading, anchoring, emergency procedures & VHF radio operation.

COASTAL CRUISING COURSE

Learn to plan and execute an overnight cruise, utilize radar, recover a person in the water, anchor outside a harbor, pick up a mooring and navigate into an unfamiliar harbor during daylight.

NIGHT OPERATIONS COURSE

Learn to operate your vessel at night or in limited visibility using radar, chart plotter & GPS, identify other vessels on radar, recognize light configurations and safely enter an unfamilar harbor.

DESTINATION COURSE

Learn to plan, weather route and navigate a 100NM+ cruise with you at the helm. Accompanied by a professional instructor, a 100% real-world long-distance passagemaking cruise.

NAVIGATION COURSE

Learn advanced skills to navigate your vessel using an electronic chart plotter, GPS and radar. Build confidence and skills to safely navigate in unfamiliar waters, at night or in limited visibility.

MAINTENANCE COURSE

Learn to identify, maintain, troubleshoot and repair basic vessel systems and mechanical equipment. What you learn can potentially save thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs.

Why Choose Us

Newport coast maritime academy is an accredited us powerboating training school. our professionally trained instructors and curriculum have been approved by the ca dept of boating & waterways, american national standards institute (ansi) and the national association of state boating law administrators (nasbla)., our instructors are professionally trained, u.s. coast guard licensed captains with years of command experience and thousands of miles logged underway. our mission is to deliver training courses that empower students with the skills and techniques to become safe and proficient vessel operators..

Destination Training

Interested in learning how to plan, provision, and navigate to over-the-horizon destinations? Our Destination Cruising Course will teach how to safely plan, provision and navigate to destinations outside of your home port area. Our instructors will guide you thru all aspects of cruise planning and accompany you on your journey in an exciting real-world training environment.

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We guarantee upon successful completion of our powerboat certification courses you will qualify for insurance coverage as an owner/operator or we’ll refund your course tuition..

Frequently asked questions

Why train with Newport Coast Maritime Academy?

Newport Coast Maritime Academy is one of a select group of training institutions accredited by US Powerboating. Our professionally trained instructors and curriculum have been approved by the CA Dept of Boating & Waterways, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).

How much experience do I need to take the Basic Cruising course?

None! Whether you are a novice boater or this is your first vessel we will tailor the training program to meet your specific needs and goals.

Can I get my California Boater's License?

Yes! Because we are a US Powerboating school, we are approved by the California Department of Boating and Waterways to administer the CA Boaters Card exam as part of the BASIC CRUISING COURSE.

Will I be able to charter a vessel as Captain if we go abroad?

Yes! The US Powerboating Basic Cruising, Coastal Cruising and Night Operations courses, when combined, are recognized by many charter companies as qualification to charter their powerboats.

Do I have to take the US Powerboating certification couse to get insurance coverage as an owner/operator?

No. For owners who desire only to qualify for insurance coverage as an owner/operator we offer a non-certification BASIC POWERBOATING COURSE.

Why choose Newport Coast Maritime Academy?

Newport Coast Maritime Academy is one of a select few schools accredited by US Powerboating; the national leader in pwoerboat training. This ensures the training you receive has been approved on a national and state level and will be specific to your boat, your boating environment and hands-on with your vessel.

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Powerboat Training Plymouth

Rya powerboat level 2 course near plymouth.

Want to take one of the most popular powerboat courses available? Then book your place on the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course near Plymouth with Duck-2-Water.

We run regular courses near Plymouth where you can enjoy a great experience with one of our highly experienced instructors. Find out more on this page, and book your place today

Individual Bookings

List price £375.00 per person.

(We do not charge extra for VAT, Fuel or a Fuel Surcharge)

Late Availability

From £275 per person.

Please check for late availability & special price courses.

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Is the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Right for You?

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course is one of the most popular courses we run. This course, also called Powerboat Handling Level 2 or PBL2, is a two-day course that covers all the theory and practical aspects of using a powerboat.

After you have got your certificate, you can then apply for your International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

When you take the PBL2 course with Duck-2-Water, qualified RYA instructors will provide training on a modern and fully-equipped powerboat. Your instructor will cover the following topics with you during your 2 days with him or her:

• Launching and recovery
• Powerboat handling
• Securing to a buoy
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Man overboard

What Does The Powerboat Level 2 Course Cover?

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course takes place over two consecutive days at our training school near Plymouth. On the first day, you will learn about the theory aspect of powerboats. This covers a lot of information including the different types of powerboats, safety concerns, communication, emergency procedures and lots more.

The second day usually focuses on the practical assessment. This is where you show that you can handle the powerboat and carry out standard manoeuvres on the water.

What are the Course Requirements?

Students of this course must be over 12 years of age. However, you do not require any prior experience of powerboats, nor do you need to take the Powerboat Level 1 Course before signing up to this course.

Book Your Place Today

We would love to see you at one of our upcoming RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course. You can book your place right here on the website or get in touch if you have any questions.

RYA Training Courses Near Plymouth

Powerboat Level 1

Intermediate Powerboat Training

Advanced Powerboat Training

International Certificate of Competence

RYA VHF Radio Course

RYA First Aid Course

Why duck-2-water.

At Duck-2-Water, we are qualified experts in powerboat training . We have years of experience providing the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course and many other courses, and our instructors are not only highly experienced and professional, but they are friendly too.

Our fully equipped training school near Plymouth has everything you need, and because we are based on the coast, your certificate will have coastal endorsement. This is an important consideration if you plan to use your powerboat at sea.

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Whether you are a lifelong boater looking to brush up on your skills or have never been on the water before, we have opportunities available for you! Use this tool to locate hands-on boating courses in your area today. If you do not see a boating course posted in your region, please contact our office so that we may direct you to a Course Provider or Powerboat Training Center.

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RYA COURSES

Horizons Plymouth is now offering RYA Training courses to the public!

Mayflower Marina Berth Holders and members of Plymouth sailing clubs will receive a 10% discount

Sailing courses: April – October

Powerboat courses: all year round, our courses.

RYA Dinghy, Keelboat + Multihull Youth Sailing Scheme (under16’s)

• Stage 1 – 16 hours – £235
• Stage 2 – 16 hours – £235
• Stage 3 – 16 hours – £235
• Stage 4 – 16 hours – £235

RYA Dinghy, Keelboat + Multihull National Sailing Scheme (over16’s)

• Start Sailing – 16 hours – £235
• Basic Skills – 16 Hours – £235
• Better Sailing – 16 hours – £235

RYA Dinghy, Keelboat + Multihull Advanced Sailing Modules

• Seamanship Skills – 16 hours – £235
• Sailing with Spinnakers – 16 hours – £235
• Performance Sailing – 16 hours – £235
• Day Sailing – 16 hours – £235
• First Flights Foiling – 4 hours – £180

RYA Powerboat Courses

• Powerboat Level 1 – 1 day – £160
• Powerboat Level 2 – 2 days – £330
• Safety Boat – 2 days – £330

RYA Shore Based courses

• First Aid – 1 day – £110
• VHF (SRC) – 10 hrs pre-reading 1 day course + exam – £135
• Essential Navigation + Seamanship – 2 days – £120
• Day Skipper Theory – 40 hours + exam – £320

RYA Dinghy /Keelboat/Multihull Instructor Courses

For further info on Sailing Instructor Courses, please click here  

Sailing Pre-entry Assessment – 1 day – £110

Dinghy Instructor – 5 days – £410

Senior Instructor – 4 days – £390

Keelboat Instructor Endorsement – 2 days – £220

Multihull Instructor Endorsement – 2 days – £220

RYA powerboat Instructor Courses

For further info on Powerboat Instructor Courses, please click here  

• Powerboat Skills Assessment – 1 day – £100
• Powerboat Instructor – 3 days – £370

Maritime Training & Consultancy

Rya courses, courses and course fees.

Course fees listed below are for scheduled RYA courses at SeaRegs Training in Plymouth. All fees include VAT, tea, and coffee. Please note it is only possible to pay full course fees on our website. If booking a course over 28 days before its start date, please contact us directly to pay a 25% deposit. Remaining fees will need to be paid 28 days before the course start date.  

Lunch is provided on classroom based courses lasting 1x full day or longer, training materials are included. Food is provided on practical courses whilst training. Accommodation is only included on Yacht courses. We can provide accommodation suggestions for classroom and motor/power boat courses.

The 10 best golf courses to play near Detroit during 2024 NFL draft

Welcome to the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit . Whether you’re visiting our fair city from another state, outstate or just outside of Detroit, we know the whole weekend can’t be just about football .

So if you love golf and need to kill a few hours before your favorite team pins its hopes and dreams on a kid who was taking a math class a few weeks ago, you’ve come to the right place.

The Free Press and the golf-mad state of Michigan are here to help by offering 10 public courses worth playing that are within an hour’s drive of downtown.

I’ve split the list in half, with the first five courses being offered on pure excellence and reputation. The second five are the best choices that are closest to downtown.

Best of the best

University of michigan golf course, ann arbor.

All I really need to say is Alister MacKenzie. If you don’t know who that is, his LinkedIn profile only needs one line: architect of Augusta National.

The U-M course, recently named the Free Press' No. 1 public course in metro Detroit , opened a year before Augusta and bears little resemblance to its famous cousin, other than the large, fast, subtle and difficult greens — some of which feature a signature boomerang shape.

How tough are they? This is how general manager Andrew Romig once put it to me: “If you’ve played here once, you struggle. By your 10th time, you struggle. But maybe by your 20th, 30th time you start to get a feel for the greens and where putts are going to go.”

When my golfer friends visit Detroit, they ask about their chances of playing four courses: Detroit Golf Club (almost no chance), Oakland Hills (forget it) , Crystal Downs (exists only in a mythical realm, like Brigadoon), and U-M. So be thankful you can play this course, even if it tops out at $170 for “unaffiliated” golfers Friday-Sunday .

When you’re standing on the elevated 18th tee and overlooking downtown Ann Arbor, you’ll swear you can still hear the echo of Jim Harbaugh promising he isn’t going anywhere, and you won’t regret the price you paid or the journey you made to be here.

Contact:  (734) 615-4653; umgolfcourse.umich.edu

THE COURSE: Why University of Michigan is No. 1 golf course in metro Detroit

Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club, Clarkston

Metro Detroit’s most bucolic course is a can’t-miss experience set on a Jesuit parkland retreat with rolling, wooden terrain. Arthur Hills ’ three distinct nines offer as much beauty as they do challenge.

But the true reason everyone comes to Shepherd’s is the unique approximation to playing “Up North,” a compliment of the highest order that Detroiters often repeat on the hilly, secluded track set on Oakland County’s second-highest point.

There’s a nice sense of occasion from the moment you make the long drive up the road to the beautiful clubhouse reminiscent of a mansion in South Carolina's Low Country. But don’t be intimidated. The initial stateliness belies the fun, playable and fair challenge that awaits.

Contact: (248) 922-0300; shepherdshollow.com

THE COURSE: Shepherd's Hollow is a serene, ‘Up North’ experience

The Orchards Golf Club, Washington Township

This former apple orchard has plenty of pedigree. Robert Trent Jones Jr. built it in 1993 , his lone Michigan design, and nine years later it hosted the U.S. Amateur Public Links championship won by Ryan Moore. On a clear day, you can see Detroit’s skyline when you look down the fairway from the first tee.

The Orchards is a public course that bills itself as your private club for the day, and everything about it feels that way — minus all the politicking, entitlement and social climbing you find at most private clubs. (Oh, but at not your club, of course!). From the parking lot bag attendant to the brick-paver pathways to the splendid course conditions to the great practice area and the helpful starters, the Orchards offers a thoroughly elevated experience.

But the course will always be the star. Late owner Ron Dalby made sure of that with his brilliant decision to hire Jones, who carved out a subtle masterpiece that offers the perfect amount of variation and challenge that leaves every club in your bag dirty if you play from the right tees.

Contact:  (586) 786-7200; orchards.com .

THE COURSE: Through triumph and tragedy, Orchards Golf Club remains one of the best after 30 years

Stonebridge Golf Club, Ann Arbor

Another Arthur Hills gem which offers a straightforward test presented with great conditions, placid lakes and tons of playability thanks to several dogleg rights that accommodate most people’s gentle fades and wild slices.

Stonebridge has a top-notch, attentive staff and gets bonus points for offering carts equipped with GPS. Even though most everyone has a golf watch or rangefinder these days, the cart’s GPS eliminates a few extra steps on every hole that add up over a lengthy round.

Contact:  (734) 429-8383; stonebridgegolfclub.net

THE COURSE: Stonebridge's great conditions make it among Free Press’ Top 10 Public Golf Courses

Moose Ridge, South Lyon

Another beautiful piece of secluded property that also features the treasured “Up North” feel on this former raspberry farm. The rolling fairways and architect Ray Hearn’s strategic bunkering reward precision off the tee .

If you play the right set of tees, you should be challenged without much frustration. There are five par-4s shorter than 400 yards from the tips. The front nine is especially short, tipping out at 3,255 yards as a par-35. Ironically, it features a 611-yard fourth hole — one of the longest par 5s in the state.

As a bonus, the clubhouse features a log-cabin design with exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling and stonework. The whole experience at Moose Ridge will make you believe you’re a lot closer to the Mackinac Bridge than Joe Louis’ fist.

Contact: (248) 446-9030; mooseridgegolfcourse.com

THE COURSE: Seclusion, elevation and rugged beauty are among reasons Moose Ridge is a gem

Best of the (nearby) best

Lakes of taylor golf club, taylor.

This excellent municipal course gives you everything you can handle at 7,028 yards with rolling fairways, beautiful bunkering, a varied layout that twists and turns through lakes, marshes and wetlands.

The eighth and ninth holes close out a fantastic front nine. But the most unforgettable hole comes on No. 17: a 201-yard gut check to a peninsula green ready to ruin that great round you thought you were about to have.

If you survive the 17th, there’s the par-five 18th with water to the right of the fairway and water along the left side of the green. It’s a terrifying finish, but a fun and fascinating experience.

Contact: (734) 287-2100; lakesoftaylorgolf.com

Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center, Plymouth

The beauty of this 63-hole facility is its abundance of available courses: the 18-hole Golden Fox, the 27-hole Classic Fox and the par-3 Strategic Fox. If you can’t get on at Fox Hills, you’re not trying.

If you can, opt for the Golden Fox, Arthur Hills’ links-style track that offers plenty of challenge with undulating greens and steep bunkers, but remains thoroughly playable, especially if you pick the right set of six tee options.

Contact: (734) 453-7272; foxhills.com

Rackham Golf Course, Huntington Woods

Sure, it’s a Donald Ross course. But don’t get excited. Rackham bears no resemblance to its famous cousins like Oakland Hills or Detroit Golf Club. The greens are ho-hum and not the signature, undulating putting surfaces Ross is known for.

Rackham is one of the best everyman courses in metro Detroit that’s extremely accessible near the intersection of two major freeways. It’s a long course at 6,555 yards, especially on the back with two par-3s over 200 yards and a slightly uphill closing hole that runs 448 yards.

Above all, Rackham is pure Detroit. Joe Louis used to call it home and hosted a tournament here. Just about every golfer in metro Detroit has played the track at one time.

Contact: (248) 543-4040; rackham.golf

Chandler Park Golf Course, Detroit

This very basic course fits three key requirements. It’s the closest course to downtown (eight miles away), it’s cheap and it’s easy.

But don’t expect much more from a pancake-flat track that measures just 5,832 yards. There are numerous fairways so close to each other that you can almost high-five the 8-year-old who just made quadruple-bogey on the hole in front of you. It’s a course for novices, so don’t expect a lightning-fast round.

On the plus side, there’s an 88-yard par-3. So this might be your day for that hole-in-one you’ve been waiting for.

Contact: (313) 331-7755; chandler.golf

St. Clair Shores Golf Club, St. Clair Shores

Bypass Chandler and 15 minutes farther up I-94 is this short, fun course. Bruce and Jerry Matthews’ 1973 layout is eminently walkable with excellent greens, a surprising amount of challenge and is extremely affordable. Can’t ask for more than that from a muni.

What the course lacks in length (6,015 yards from the tips) it makes up for in challenge with subtle breaks in the small, true greens, tighter fairways and water that comes into play on eight holes.

The Matthews’ masterpiece is the par-3 14th hole that plays over water on four sets of tees that range from 122 to 176 yards. If you can handle it, play this one from the tips, where you’ll feel a special sense of isolation and challenge as you stare down a lengthy carry that suddenly will feel like the sixth Great Lake. If you can avoid a hook or coming up short, there’s plenty of bail out short and right, plus two bunkers that catch strays. And watch out for the false front on the left side of the wide green.

Contact: (586) 294-2000; scsgolf.com

Contact Carlos Monarrez: [email protected]. Follow him on X:  @cmonarrez .

Power, Navigation and Charter

Rya motorboat courses.

MCA RYA Motor Boat Training

The SeaRegs Training Group own a 10m Lochin 33 based in Sutton Harbour, Plymouth. We train groups and individuals and often tailor our training to meet your specific requirements. MCA Boatmaster training is tailored to your needs and MCA requirements. We offer motor boat training on our boat or yours

The instructors:  The most important part of SeaRegs are our instructors. They are first class. All are RYA/MCA Instructors and the majority are also RYA/MCA Examiners. They are picked not because of their qualification but because they are experienced seafarers and most importantly patient and effective instructors. They are there to help you achieve your aim.

RYA Start Motor Cruising course

Rya helmsman course.

Previous experience: None Assumed knowledge: None Duration: 2 Days Cost: £400 Please note accommodation is not included in the course. Content: Types of craft, engines and drives, engine operation and checks, basic seamanship, safety, boat handling, man overboard and coming alongside.

RYA Day Skipper Power course

This course is for new skippers who intend to undertake short passages in familiar waters by day. It covers boat handling, navigation and skippering techniques to run your own boat. You should also have 2 days practical experience on a motor cruiser. it can be combined with the Helmsman course into a 5 day course.

If it’s help with navigation that you need, you should take our Day Skipper shorebased course (see  our shorebased courses page ).

Previous experience: 2 Days afloat Assumed knowledge: Navigation to Day Skipper shore based standard Duration: 4 days Cost: £725 Please note accommodation is not included in the course. Content: Preparation for sea, boat handling, navigation, pilotage, passage making, meteorology, IRPCS, engines, emergencies and night cruising. Assessment: Continual training and assessment Commercial use: When commercially endorsed qualifies holder to skipper a commercial vessel up to 24m in length in Category 6 (3 miles NDP daylight) or 5 (20 miles NDP daylight) waters. (Cat 5 when combined with day skipper theory certificate) Pre-reading: RYA Day Skipper Motor Cruising online RYA book shop.

RYA Coastal Skipper

Rya mca yachtmaster coastal coc preparation.

Come join us on Knights Challenge, our Lochin 33 motorboat, for 5 days of preparation running into your Yachtmaster Coastal Exam.

Please note it is absolutely essential that your shorebased knowledge is up to Yachtmaster standard, and not meeting this requirement is likely to prevent you from passing your exam. Our shorebased courses can be found  here .

Previous seatime and qualifications: 30 days, 2 days as skipper, 800 miles, 12 night hours (if you hold the Coastal Skipper course certificate this is reduced to 20 days, 2 days as skipper, 400 miles, 12 night hours). Half the qualifying sea time must be conducted in tidal waters.  VHF/SRC licence, STCW or RYA First Aid certificate. Assumed knowledge: Navigation to Coastal/Yachtmaster shore based standard Cost: £800 per person, plus RYA MCA exam fee £185 Please note accommodation is not included in the course. Duration: 5 days (4 days plus 1 for the exam). We also tailor make courses to fit around your needs so please contact us to discuss your requirements. 1:1 prep course tuition is £800 for 2 days plus a charter fee of £200 for the boat only for the exam day. Content: There is no fixed syllabus for this course. We try to focus on areas that you need to work on, and that the examiners tend to look at during the exam. We go through usual preparation subjects such as radar, boat handling, day and night pilotage, passage making, meteorology, IRPCS, engines, emergencies and using tides. Assessment: Practical examination by external examiner on the last day/night Commercial use: When commercially endorsed qualifies holder to skipper a commercial vessel up to 24m in length in Category 3 waters (20 miles from a safe haven). Pre-reading: RYA Day Skipper Motor Cruising online RYA book shop. RYA Navigation Manual, IRPCS, RYA Weather Manual.

RYA MCA Yachtmaster Offshore CoC Preparation

Come join us on Knights Challenge, our Lochin 33 motorboat, for 5 days of preparation running into your Yachtmaster Offshore Exam.

Previous seatime and qualifications:  50 days sea time, 5 days as skipper, 2500 miles, 5 passages over 60 miles including 2 as skipper and 2 overnight (half the seatime must be in tidal waters). VHF/SRC licence, STCW or RYA First Aid certificate. Assumed knowledge:  Navigation to Coastal/Yachtmaster shore based standard Cost:  £800 per person, plus RYA MCA exam fee £215 Please note accommodation is not included in the course. Duration:  5 days (4 days plus 1 for the exam). We also tailor make courses to fit around your needs so please contact us to discuss your requirements. 1:1 prep course tuition is £800 for 2 days plus a charter fee of £200 for the boat only for the exam day. Content:  There is no fixed syllabus for this course. We try to focus on areas that you need to work on, and that the examiners tend to look at during the exam. We go through usual preparation subjects such as radar, boat handling, day and night pilotage, passage making, meteorology, IRPCS, engines, emergencies and using tides. Assessment:  Practical examination by external examiner on the last day/night Commercial use:  When commercially endorsed qualifies holder to skipper a commercial vessel up to 24m in length in Category 1 waters (150 miles from a safe haven). Pre-reading:  RYA Day Skipper Motor Cruising online RYA book shop. RYA Navigation Manual, IRPCS, RYA Weather Manual.

RYA Cruising Instructor Power

Mca boatmaster training.

The boat:  In the 1980’s, the R.N.L.I. chose the Lochin 33 as the basis for the ‘ Brede Class ’  Lifeboat  and these craft served them well for almost 20 years. The same craft were adopted by the South African equivalent of the R.N.L.I. known as the National Sea Rescue Institute (N.S.R.I.). The Lochin 33 were also built for pilot’s, police patrol craft and passenger carriers as well as many charter and leisure vessels. Our Lochin 33, ‘Knights Challenge’, was built in 1990 and has a long wheelhouse, safe stable working deck and twin Yanmar diesel engines on shaft drives. She is equipped with chartplotter, colour radar, AIS, Navtex, intercom, autopilot and twin VHF radios. She is Category 2 commercially coded (up to 60 miles) for up to 8 persons. She is a training boat, so she has some knocks and scratches and you might put some there too, but we keep her mechanically well maintained, clean and with an ample supply of tea and coffee.

The training:  We teach a maximum of 4 students onboard and often have smaller groups. Personalised tuition is available either for RYA/MCA courses or for improving your skills: 1:1 tuition onboard costs £425 per day or 2:1 tuition is £300 per person per day. Costs include fuel, a working lunch, snacks, tea & coffee, mooring fees etc. Courses are non residential so accommodation is required in one of the many hotels near the marina.

RYA MCA Commercial Endorsement

This is an endorsement to the Powerboat level 2, Day Skipper practical, Advanced Powerboat, Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore or Ocean certificates so that they can be used on small commercial vessels up to 24m  (200GT YM Offshore and Ocean). You will need: a valid and RYA approved First Aid, STCW/RYA Personal Survival Techniques, PPR (Professional Practices and Responsibilities) certificate and a valid medical (ENG1 or ML5).

These certificates and your certificate of competence are sent to the RYA with a small fee for commercial endorsement. We can help or advise with all of these. Pre reading : RYA Commercial regulations for small commercial vessels

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Sail, Power, Navigation and Charter

Rya powerboat instructor.

Book on a  Powerboat Instructor Course & Pre-skills Assessment below.  Future dates are  available, please contact the office for details. 

Before attending a Powerboat Instructor course you will need to have passed the pre-skills assessment, we have an assessment scheduled before the Instructor course starts.

The first two days of the Powerboat Instructor course look at how to best teach power boat syllabus and teaching technique. Candidates will be teaching parts of the syllabus under guidance. The last day consists of the moderation of the course by a second trainer. Candidates will continue the same pattern, but with another trainer to check consistency of the course and to give a second look at the individuals.

During the course you will be asked to present a short, classroom presentation on a topic you have prepared as well as sessions afloat.

Price: £470 (Pre-skills assessment £110) Previous Experience:  Valid First Aid, RYA Powerboat Level 2, Health Declaration, 5 Seasons’ Experience Powerboating Assumed Knowledge:  Thorough knowledge of the Powerboat Level 2 Syllabus Duration: 3 days (+1 day for pre-skills assessment) Useful Books: G20 RYA Powerboat Logbook, G19 RYA Power Schemes Instructor Handbook Location:  Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth, Devon, UK

Costs include:

• Lunch & Refreshments
• Use of Waterproofs if necessary

Courses are non-residential so accommodation is required in one of the many hotels or guest houses near the Centre. We can provide a list of recommendations.

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