The RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling course is a practical entry-level training program designed to teach the essential skills required to safely and confidently operate a powerboat. The course covers low-speed handling, high-speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery, collision regulations, anchoring, launching and recovery, and basic navigation. It is widely recognized as the standard qualification for recreational powerboat operation and forms the basis for obtaining the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), up to 10m. Successful students gain hands-on experience operating powerboats in real on-water conditions.
Who Should Take This Course
- Complete beginners wanting to learn powerboating
- Boat owners seeking certified handling skills
- Individuals preparing for the ICC certificate (depending on nationality)
- Water sports and marine enthusiasts
- Anyone wanting confidence operating small powerboats safely
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn:
- Low-speed close-quarters handling
- High-speed manoeuvring
- Man overboard recovery
- Anchoring and docking
- Basic navigation
- Collision regulations
- Launching and recovery procedures
What can I do after this course?
You can progress to:
- Advanced Powerboat courses
- Safety Boat courses
- Commercial powerboat qualifications
- ICC applications
