Powerboat Level 2
Powerboat training Mallorca
This fun, challenging and very popular two-day course provides the skills and theory required for driving powerboats such as Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB), open day-boats and any kind of sports boat up to 10m. We provide group-training sessions (maximum of 3) or we can provide one-to-one tailored tuition for you on your own boat.
Our rib is a robust Avon Adventure 620 with 6 jockey seats and a powerful yet economical 4-stroke Suzuki 140hp outboard. We use Seadoo jetskis for our jetski courses, and these are available for daily rental to holders of a PWC certificate and/or ICC with PWC endorsement.
The course comprises a theory component and lots of fun on the water practicing low-speed and close-quarters handling, man overboard recovery and an introduction to basic high-speed manoeuvers. If you already have lots of experience driving powerboats, speak to us about the one-day Powerboat Level 2 assessment.
Pre-course requirements
- Minimum age 12 (candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate)
- No pre-course experience or assumed knowledge required
- May be preceded by Level 1
Recommended reading
- RYA Start Power boating by Jon Mendez
- RYA Powerboat handbook by Paul Glatzel (G13)
- RYA Powerboat Scheme and Logbook (G20)
Bring with you on the day
- Waterproof clothing
- Sunscreen
- Passport sized photo with name and signature on reverse
- Note: Life jackets will be provided but feel free to bring your own
Course Details
- Duration: 2 days
- Daily start and finish time: 09.30 – 17.30hrs
Course Syllabus
- Launching and recovery
- Safety equipment
- Lines and fenders
- Fuel tanks
- Effects of current or tide
- Planing and low speed manoeuvring
- Propeller controls
- Securing to a buoy
- Anchoring
- Leaving and coming alongside
- Man overboard
- Types of craft and engine
- Maintenance checks
- IRPCS
- Weather forecasts
- Emergency action
Certification
- The Powerboat Level 2 Certificate is awarded on successful completion of the course
Post Course
- After the course you should be a self-sufficient power-boater on open planning craft up to 10m in the right conditions, aware of your own limitations and those of the craft. At the end of a successful course you may also be eligible for an International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
- Note: if you are taking this course and intend to apply for an ICC, a coastal Powerboat Level 2 course will allow you to apply for a coastal ICC for Power up to 10m. The inland Powerboat Level 2 course will allow you to apply for an inland ICC for Power up to 10m, providing you have also successfully passed a CEVNI test. For more information and to check the eligibility criteria please refer to the ICC application form.
