powerboat level 2

RYA Powerboat Level 2

The Royal Yachting Association National Powerboat Certificate (Level II) is a two-day entry-level course and is recognised by the UK MCA as a certificate of competency for the operation of small powerboats. It is ideal for those seeking a qualification to operate yacht tenders. It will enhance your chances of gaining work on a yacht if you have obtained this certificate. It is recognised by most European administrations for the operation of small craft under 10m. 

You will learn: 

• Basic collision avoidance regulations 

• Basic navigation 

• Actions in emergencies 

• Safety equipment. Boat handling skills, including: 

• Berthing alongside 

• Turning in a confined space 

• Man-overboard drills.

Instructor Student Ratio 1:3

We provide this yacht training course in Antibes & Monaco.

Continuous and practical assessment

• I have a sufficient level of spoken and written English to understand the course content and to pass any verbal or written assessments.

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.

Find a Training Centre:

Australia New South Wales Sydney

Croatia Split

Cyprus Limassol

France Antibes Cannes Cote D'Azur

New Zealand Warkworth

Poland Gdynia

South Africa Cape Town Langebaan

Spain Barcelona Mallorca Palma de Mallorca

Valencia Javea

Turkey Mugla

United Kingdom England Bristol Cornwall Falmouth Cromhall Dover East Sussex

Essex Liverpool Plymouth Poole Southampton Isle of Wight Cowes

United States of America Fort Lauderdale

West Indies Antigua

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• RYA Powerboat Training
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RYA Level 2 Powerboat Training

For those who want to learn how to drive a fast motor boat up to 10 meters.

Rib School Scheveningen is located at the beach of The Hague, 40 kilometers south of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with a direct public transport connection.

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course lasts 2 days and has been developed for people who want to learn how to independently drive a fast motor boat up to 10 meters. We teach at least 2 and at most 3 people at the same time. We provide our internationally recognised boating courses on our Rib Humber Ocean Pro (8m) and on our Rib Tornado (8.5m) both with a 300 HP Yamaha engine.

Are you interested in our RYA Powerboat Level 2 boat training on a Zodiac Milpro MK5 for Expedition staff? Then check out our page:  RYA Zodiac Expedition Training.

• WHAT TO BRING?

RYA Level 2 Powerboat training

The course offers the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to drive safely with a fast motorboat. You do not need a (Dutch) boat license or practical experience to start this course. The vast majority of the students obtain their certificate in 2 days. In exceptional cases it may turn out that someone will still need an extra course day. If this is the case we will inform the student at the end of the first day.

The RYA Power boating course is internationally recognised and is mandatory for renting a fast motorboat abroad. Furthermore, it is also a required diploma for future deckhands, employees on superyachts / tenders and cruise ships, expats and at the request of insurance companies. Experienced boat owners, who want to learn to master the navigation techniques, also reserve this practical boating course at RIB School Scheveningen. And also because it’s just very educational and fun!

For Dutch passport holders, the powerboat certificate is not a valid document in the Netherlands. According to the law, a Dutch national must be in possession of the Dutch boat license (vaarbewijs), which is completely theoretical.

We strive to teach a maximum of 2 – 3 people at the same time in order to give optimal attention. You are alternately skipper and co-skipper. The course is pretty intensive. This allows you to progress quickly and to learn from each other.

Why choose for Rib School Scheveningen?

• We have more than 15 years of experience training the Police, Department of Waterways and Public Works, expats, deckhands, expedition staff, off shore crew, etc.
• Out of more than 300 reviews our score is 9.8
• The Rib training is held on our 8.0m or 8.5m Rib with 300 HP
• The Zodiac training is held on our Zodiac Miler’s MK 5 HD
• We are in the near proximity of the North Sea. An exiting and challenging place to navigate.
• Outside the port we do not have restricted areas with speed limits, so great for training our high speed turns and MOB.
• The port is great for all manoeuvring exercises with various types of vessels and sailing yachts.
• Our office is located at only 50 meters from our boats, which is convenient and efficient
• During the training everyone will be provided with all the necessary gear from Helly Hansen.
• During the day it is free parking, just in front of the entrance of our office!
• Scheveningen is a popular destination for water sports, restaurants and beach life, with a big variety of hotel accommodation.

When is our next course?

We do not have fixed training dates, but rather agree on a date in consultation with each other. Please register on the form and let us know in which time period you would like to do the training. We organise a course nearly every week between March and October and it is usually possible to make a reservation at the Rib School Scheveningen in the short term. We have 7 instructors and 4 training boats.

How to obtain your International Boat license for the Netherlands? Book a Cevni Test:

For some foreigners it is possible to apply for an ICC (International Certificate of Competence) after successfully obtaining the Powerboat Level 2 certificate and the Cevni test. It depends on your nationality whether the RYA can issue an ICC.   Please check the following website of the RYA if your nationality is on the list:

We are a RYA recognised training centre for the online Cevni test. (CEVNI stands for “Code Europeen des Voies de la Navigation Interieure, which is the code governing navigation on the interconnected European inland waterways.) Recommended reading to prepare for the Cevni Test: (RYA Book, G17, £10,49)

After successfully passing the RYA Level 2 and the Cevni test you may apply for the ICC. The costs for the ICC are GBP 45, – and can be paid directly to the RYA with your credit card details on the ICC application form and you will receive the ICC within 3 weeks.

• Boat Preparation
• Use of kill switch cord
• Launching and recovery
• General Boat Control
• Mooring and Casting-off
• Confined space maneuvering
• Man overboard Procedure
• Using a Bearing compass
• High speed handling
• Engine checks and communication
• Collision regulations
• Buoyage and Markers
• Emergency Procedures
• Personal buoyancy
• Precautions & fire fighting
• Lines and Knots
• Calculating tidal ranges
• Motors and drives
• Basic chart work and navigation

Costs RYA Powerboat training

The costs for the RYA Level 2 powerboat course (2 days) are € 750, – p.p.

The Cevni test is mandatory for some nationals in order to obtain their ICC. (International Certificate of Competence). The costs are € 75,- p.p. Check the RYA list of nationals to see if your country is on the list and if you may apply for the ICC.

After successfully passing the RYA Level 2 and the Cevni test you may apply for the ICC. The costs for the ICC are GBP 45, – and can be paid directly to the RYA with your credit card details on the ICC application form and you will receive the ICC within 3 weeks..

Includes: RYA certified instructor, VAT, fuel, sailing gear, Secumar 275N Life-vest, RYA manual, insurance, lunch and coffee/tea!

Program RYA Powerboat Level 2 course

16.00 - 16.30 uur, what to bring with you.

• Valid identity card
• Passport sized photograph
• Cold weather: extra thermals, hat, gloves
• Warm weather: a cap, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Boots (don’t have your own? No worries, we have all sizes at our office)

We provide the RYA manual, lunch, coffee and tea. During the training everyone will be provided with all the necessary gear from Helly Hansen, rubber boots and a life-vest.