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The RYA Powerboat Level 2 syllabus is suitable for candidates aged 12 upwards, 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).
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
from £1187
(1-to-1 private tuition)
RYA Level 2 Certification
Boat charter and fuel
No other candidates on board
Own boat tuition (optional)
ICC fees (optional)
Standard
£435/per person
RYA Level 2 Certification
Boat charter and fuel
Up to 3 candidates per boat
ICC fees apply (optional)
Select course dates from the dropdown list below
Group
from £1230/per 3x
Book 3 places and save £75.00
Custom course dates
RYA Level 2 Certification
Boat charter and fuel
ICC fees apply (optional)
| 2021 Course dates | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Mon 20th & Tue 21st September, 10:00–17:30 | £435.00 | Fully booked place(s) remaining |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Thu 23rd & Fri 24th September, 10:00–17:30 | £435.00 | Fully booked place(s) remaining |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sat 25th & Sun 26th September, 10:00–17:30 | £435.00 | Fully booked place(s) remaining |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd October, 10:00–17:30 | £435.00 | Fully booked place(s) remaining |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Mon 4th & Tue 5th October, 10:00–17:30 | £435.00 | Fully booked place(s) remaining |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sat 9th & Sun 10th October, 10:00–17:30 | £435.00 | Fully booked place(s) remaining |
| RYA Powerboat Level 2 - Sat 16th & Sun 17th October, 10:00–17:30 | £435.00 | Fully booked place(s) remaining |
Our Standard courses require a minimum of two candidates in order to run. If you are a single candidate booking onto a course at short notice with 3 places remaining, please contact us as we may have another single booking enquiry that would allow us to run the course.
Ricardo Moral
10:35 25 Oct 21
I did the Powerboat Level 2 course with Focus Marine last week and it was a great experience. The course was clear ,and... its provided extensive practice opportunities. I would definitely recommend Focus Marine to anybody willing to take RYA courses.read more
Francis Flavard-Jones
17:09 18 Oct 21
Great instructor! Really enjoyed the 2 days Powerboat Level 2 course! Instructor was patient and his explanation were... very clear!I strongly recommend Focus Marine!read more
alex jabour
18:52 10 Oct 21
I just completed a great weekend and achieved my powerboat 2 course. I can’t recommend it highly enough. It was... enjoyable and full of great information delivered by Steffan who was a great teacher and a lovely guy. Thanks to Powerboat London. 5 stars.read more
richard Warrington-Stanley
18:42 16 Sep 21
Steffan instructed my son and I on a RYA powerboat level 2. Had a fantastic weekend. Great instructor and have already... recommended him to friends and familyread more
Tim Bourne
08:21 31 Aug 21
Cant recommend Powerboat 32 course or out instructor Steffan Ciccotti highly enough - amazing two days!
Tim Steggals
20:25 02 Aug 21
I have just taken my RYA VHF exam with Focus Marine under the first class leadership of Steffan. The whole experience... was extremely professional and communication from pre booking through to arrival was excellent. Steffan did his best to make the 4 of us feel comfortable given the exam conditions and I was extremely impressed with his knowledge of all areas of marine navigation and vhf use. He was particularly skilled at tailoring the practical side of the assessment to suit the varying technical proficiency levels of the group. Focus Marine also offer other RYA courses including Level 2 power boat and I can't recommend them highly enough.read more
Andrew Batchelor
10:07 28 Jul 21
Fantastic course with Steffan - really enjoyed it, very professional, informative and patient, even with my 13yr old!... Highly recommend Steffan for anyone who wants to obtain the Powerboat 2 licence.read 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 of Competence (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
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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.
Covid-19 risk mitigation
We are constantly reviewing our policies in line with the latest government guidelines.
Upon arrival
Hand-sanitising facilities for use by all candidates upon arrival
Theory sessions
Delivered whilst afloat, in order to minimise indoor contact-time
Outdoors & whilst afloat
Social distancing to be maintained wherever possible.
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.