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Powerboat Level 2

This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It includes Close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations.

The course can be taken inland or on the coast and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.

Pre-course experience None. May be preceded by Level 1 Course content All you need to know for self-sufficient power-boating at a basic level.

Course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat

Minimum duration 2 days

Ability after course Self-sufficient power-boater in the right conditions: aware of own limitations and those of craft Once the RYA Level II certificate has been achieved the holder can apply for an International Certificate of Competence (ICC), which in many European countries is now a legal requirement.

Minimum age Is 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed certificate