Select your skill level:
The RYA Powerboat Level 2 syllabus is suitable for novices, with no prior experience required. The syllabus covers a range of essential theory and practical topics for recreational boat users.
Upon successful completion of the PB2 course, candidates can submit an application to the RYA to obtain their ICC (subject to eligibility).
Minimum age: 12 years old (candidates under 16 must be accompanied by an adult booking)
RYA Level 2 Powerboat Training
Powerboat.London offers RYA accredited training with Focus Marine – a Recognised Training Centre that offers powerboat, VHF, and First Aid training on the Thames in London.
Solo
(1-to-1 private tuition)
Standard
Select course dates below:
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Book 3 places and save £96.00
(Discount applied automatically)
| Upcoming course dates | Price | Availability | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Thu 6th & Fri 7th April 2023, 10:00-17:30 | £495.00 | 3 place(s) remaining | |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sun 9th & Mon 10th April 2023, 10:00-17:30 | £495.00 | 3 place(s) remaining | |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Thu 13th & Fri 14th April 2023, 10:00-17:30 | £495.00 | place(s) remaining | Fully booked |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sat 15th & Sun 16th April 2023, 10:00-17:30 | £495.00 | place(s) remaining | Fully booked |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Wed 19th & Thu 20th April 2023, 10:00-17:30 | £495.00 | 3 place(s) remaining | |
| RYA First aid course - Sunday 23rd April 2023, 09:00-18:00 | £125.00 | 16 place(s) remaining | |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sat 29th & Sun 30th April 2023, 10:00-17:30 | £495.00 | 1 place(s) remaining | |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sun 7th & Mon 8th May 2023, 10:00-17:30 | £525.00 | 3 place(s) remaining | |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sat 13th & Sun 14th May 2023, 10:00-17:30 | £525.00 | 2 place(s) remaining | |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sat 20th & Sun 21st May 2023, 10:00-17:30 | £525.00 | place(s) remaining | Fully booked |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sat 27th & Sun 28th May 2023, 10:00-17:30 | £525.00 | 4 place(s) remaining | |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sat 3rd & Sun 4th June 2023, 10:00-17:30 | £545.00 | 2 place(s) remaining | |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sat 17th & Sun 18th June 2023, 10:00-17:30 | £545.00 | 6 place(s) remaining | |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sat 24th & Sun 25th June 2023, 10:00-17:30 | £545.00 | place(s) remaining | Fully booked |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sat 1st & Sun 2nd July 2023, 10:00-17:30 | £545.00 | 6 place(s) remaining |
Our Standard courses require a minimum of two candidates in order to run. In the event that insufficient candidates book onto a course, we will contact you to arrange a refund or offer you alternative dates (subject to availability).
New!
Introducing: Youth courses
We welcome candidates aged 12 upwards onto any of our courses, but to provide opportunity for younger candidates to enjoy the best learning experience we’re currently offering the following dates for candidates aged 12-19 years old:
| Upcoming course dates | Price | Availability | Book |
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On youth courses there will be a maximum of three students (all aged 12-19) per boat. Classroom sessions may be delivered in larger groups with candidates of all ages.
For group bookings of 3+ candidates we can also look to run youth courses on additional dates, subject to instructor availability. Contact us to find out more…
RYA Level 2 Powerboat Syllabus
Theory topics
Equipment
Clothing and equipment
Types of craft
Propulsion systems
Environment
Launch and recovery
Tides and tidal streams
Weather
Navigation
Watchkeeping
Introduction to charts & symbols
Buoyage systems
GPS/Electronic nav
Pilotage and passage planning
Emergency procedures
Distress signals
Cold water shock
Immersion hypothermia
Disabled craft
Advice for restricted visibility
Fire precautions and fire fighting
Man Overboard procedure
Practical syllabus
Introductory skills
Boat familiarisation
Slow speed handling
Holding off
High Speed manoeuvres
Planing
High speed turns
Trim tabs & power trim
Close Quarters
Turning in a confined space
Turning using springs
Leaving and coming alongside in a range of conditions (wind & tide)
Mooring and Berthing
Approach and securing to a mooring buoy
Anchoring
Mooring alongside a pontoon
Emergencies
Man Overboard – standard approach
Man Overboard – drift-down method
Recovery of Man Overboard into craft
Navigation
Use of steering compass
Execute basic passage plan
International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (ICC)
The ICC is intended to provide evidence of competence when requested by officials in foreign countries.
It is issued by the RYA in the United Kingdom to British Nationals and UK Residents (of any nationality), aged 16 or older.
If you are neither a British national nor resident in the UK, check here whether the RYA can issue your ICC
The RYA currently charges a certificate fee of £47 for issue of the ICC (free for RYA members!)
The cost of RYA membership is equivalent to (or in some cases less than) the cost of ICC certification; for non-members, it is worth considering using the membership sign-up option on the back of the ICC form at the point of application.
CEVNI
If you require the inland category to be validated on your ICC (this is required for use of inland waterways – rivers, canal systems and lakes in Europe), you will need to complete a CEVNI theory test. For full details, supporting materials/resources, and test bookings, please visit: www.focusmarine.co.uk/cevni
Covid-19 risk mitigation
We are constantly reviewing our policies in line with the latest government guidelines.
Safety and hygiene
Keeping everyone safe on the water is our top priority, and this means running our sessions slightly differently to the way we would usually.
Find us:
We operate from Chiswick Pier, located off Corney Reach Way in London W4.
Please check your joining instructions for detailed information about where to join your course.
