Sandbanks Yacht Company can offer bespoke Powerboat Training for any ability including refresher courses, specific skill training, own boat instruction, or novice introduction. We are a registered RYA training centre and can provide training courses in Power Boat Level 1 and Level 2 in conjunction with experienced local instructors
The one day RYA Powerboat Level 1 course has a minimum age of 8 years old, with no previous experience required and focuses on basic preparation of the boat and crew, boat handling, picking up and securing to a mooring buoy, leaving and coming alongside and being towed.
For individual training or level 1 training prices please enquire.
The two Day RYA Powerboat Level 2 course has a minimum age of 12 years old, with no experience required. An RYA Level 2 Powerboat qualification is internationally recognised, and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. The 2 day course focuses on launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard, weather, and buoyage. Upon completion you will be a self-sufficient power-boater, able to adapt to the conditions, be aware of own limitations and those of other water craft.
A minimum of two persons. From £275 + vat per person for level 2