RYA Powerboat Level 2 Two Day Course

Desde AUD 690,00 AU$
  • Duración: 2 Días (aproximadamente)
  • Ubicación: Darling Point, NSW

RYA Registered Training Name: Eastsail Pty Ltd 

Location for training: Departing from and returning to Eastsail, d’Albora Marina, 1b New Beach Road, Darling Point, NSW, Australia

Minimum duration for the course and assessments: 2 days of 7 hours each.

Maximum Student to Instructor Ratio: 3:1

Course Material Provided as part of the course: RYA "Start Powerboating" handbook. 

The RYA Powerboating Scheme Syllabus & Log Book is also recommended and can be purchased at an additional cost when booking the course.



RYA Powerboat Level 2, NSW General Boat License, and the International Certificate of Competency (ICC) course in two days.


On completion of the course, you will be issued with the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate allowing you to apply for a NSW General Boat licence and the International Certificate of Competency (ICC) for motor boats up to 10m. This entry-level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat. The course focuses on low-speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, docking, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.

The course runs from 9am-4pm each day and includes theory sessions and practical handling/skills work. We supply training material including an RYA Start Powerboat Handbook (or available as an ebook). Our vessels have the required safety gear, inflatable life jackets, and spray jackets for your use.

Practical components will be conducted on Eastsails’  custom-built 8m tender with twin 115hp counter-rotating outboard engines


The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate will be issued after the successful completion of the 2 days and satisfactory demonstration of the skills as described in the RYA Logbook. In the event a trainee is not awarded a certificate, further training will be offered at the trainee’s expense.

Holders of the RYA Yachtmaster (Sail) who want to work commercially under the NSW Roads and Maritime exemption can have the boat LOA extended from 12m to 24m by successfully completing this course.



Course Requirements


  • Attendees must be at least 12 years old.

  • Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed certificate.

  • Previous boating experience is not required
    What to bring:

  • Photo identification so we can register your certificate.

  • Sunblock, hat, and sunglasses with safety strap

  • Water bottle, lunch, and snacks

  • Pen and notepad

  • Dress appropriately for the weather but note it can be cooler on the water and bring a spray jacket or you can borrow one from us.


Course Content


Launching & Recovery
Confined Space Maneuvering
Mooring
Man Overboard Procedure
Anchoring
Towing
Engine Checks
High-Speed Handling
Collision Regulations
Buoyage
Basic Chart Work
Tides
Communication Afloat
Emergency Procedures


How to gain your NSW Boat Licence


You can apply for a NSW Boat Licence with Transport NSW  after completing this course. You will need to take the certificate you receive on this course together with photo ID and the license fee to any service NSW Office.


Recommended courses and ICC qualification


Essential Navigation is a recommended add-on to further your navigation and safety on the water.
ICC qualification will allow you to charter or skipper boats in most European countries.  To operate in inland waters within Europe an additional CEVNI endorsement may be required.
View the application form here: ICC application form

The ICC qualification is available free of charge to RYA members who are not residents of selected European countries.  RYA membership is an additional cost.  

Click here to Join the RYA

ICC Application for RYA Members


Commercial qualifications

Australia - Successful completion of the RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling Certificate course meets the eligibility requirements for a Coxswain
Grade 3 NC
 certificate of competency issued by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) for restricted commercial operations

In other countries - by completing additional online studies and assessments the RYA
Level 2 Powerboat Handling Certificate
 may also be endorsed for restricted commercial use.