Course Details
RYA Powerboat Level 2 courses are taught on a 3:1 basis, that means 3 participants and 1 Instructor.
At the bottom of this page is a Book and Pay facility, when you use it you will receive a receipt and course booking confirmation, all by email - 24/7
Course Duration | 2 Days |
Times | 09.00 - 17.00 |
Previous Experience | None required |
Minimum age | 12 Years old |
Course Handbook | A RYA Start Powerboating handbook will be issued to support the course |
Assessment | The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course is assessed continuously throughout the 2 days |
Certification (This course is on Coastal Waters) | A RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate is issued on a successful completion of the course. You will need to provide a current Passport Photo of yourself |
Clothing | Please bring suitable warm clothing to wear (under our free to use Musto GORE-TEX MPX waterproofs) also a hat, gloves, sun screen, and wellies / shoes - that may get wet, all appropriate for the time of year |
Free use of Lifejackets and Waterproofs | We will provide Lifejackets and Musto Gore Tex waterproofs - If you would like to wear your own Lifejacket, please ensure that its serviceability is in date |
Refreshments | We are providing tea and coffee that you can make yourself. |
Lunch | Please bring a lunch, drink and money for both days, there will be a navigation expedition on the second day where there may well be an opportunity to get a meal & drink |
Parking. | Parking is Free. |
Fuel for Powerboat | Fuel for the Powerboat is all in the total course fee. |
Course Fee | From £210.00 per person. Book & Pay On-Line. VAT Is not charged |
Other costs | No other costs for this course |
Venue Location | Tec Rec Coaching. Southampton Dry Stack Boatyard. 146 Millbank Street. Southampton. SO14 5QN. What Three Words. banks anyone enter |

Drive this Powerboat on Day One
of your RYA Powerboat Level 2 course.
Also hosting 'Fred Float' our Specialist
Man Overboard Manikin.
Course Information
By the end of the Tec Rec Coaching two day RYA Powerboat Level 2 course in Southampton you should be capable of handling small powerboats safely and in a seamanlike way.
The course is 100% training with any assessment built in, which gives plenty of time for practising manoeuvres and correcting faults.
This course subsumes within it the 1 day RYA Powerboat Level 1 course - so a direct entry onto the Level 2 course, without attending the RYA Powerboat Level 1 course, is acceptable.
"A really fun way to learn. After years of being on the water I have learn't so much from Steve. The course still ran with just myself - good value & excellent tuition. Thank you."
Christina Warwick. RYA Powerboat Level 2 course.

Drive this Powerboat on Day Two of
your RYA Powerboat Level 2 course.
On the second day of each Tec Rec Coaching RYA Powerboat Level 2 Coastal course there will be a Navigation Trip from our base on the River Itchen to a Marina on the River Hamble where we use the VHF SRC Radio to arrange a berth to go ashore for lunch, the Passage Plan being put together by yourselves.

Course Programme
You will learn about pre - launch briefing and checks, how to launch and recover from a road trailer, planing skills and manoeuvres, seamanship skills - coming along side a pontoon, man-overboard recovery, anchoring, Rules of the Road, basics of GPS and more.
Shore-based sessions will include instruction in practical use of charts, fixed and hand held compasses, tide / weather interpretation.
The Southampton tidal waters are ideal for developing RYA Powerboat Level 2 skills and with a variety of moorings and marinas nearby there are plenty of opportunities to work on close quarter boat handling skills.
"A very enjoyable, informative 2 days. Navigation tuition, enjoyable, interesting, and instills confidence. Boat handling now clear, with good understanding on Tide and Wind effects. Excellent Instructor, with very clear tuition"
Lindsey Penfound. RYA Powerboat Level 2 course.

Hiring or taking a Powerboat abroad?
The P/Boat L2 Certificate is what you need for the
ICC (International Certificate of Competence)
For driving Powerboats in certain Countries abroad the RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate is used as proof of competence when applying for the International Certificate of Competence. ( ICC - conditions apply ) On completion of the P/Boat L2 course you can complete the ICC application form which is available on the RYA website, attach a passport photo and the Royal Yachting Association will forward the completed ICC. (Conditions apply). The RYA currently charge a fee for the issue of an ICC. If you are an RYA Member it is free. Minimum age is 16.
"Suzi was a very nervous boat driver. Two days with Paul she loves it!! Paul was one of the best Instructors I've ever experienced. Incredibly knowledgeable, calm and patient. Could not of been better. I cannot recommend enough. The boats are in great shape and all facets of the course 'TOP DRAWER' We will be back! "
Suzi's husband. RYA Powerboat Level 2 course.

Realistic Man Over Board Training
Introducing 'Fred Float' our 'Man Over Board' Manikin.
Designed specifically for 'Man Over Board' Training.
Fred is unique in realistically simulating an unconscious casualty whilst in the water, floating at an angle of 45 degrees with just the head and shoulders above the water, he provides a challenging weight to haul out and position appropriately in the Power Boat.
Learn how to recover a 'Man Over Board Manikin' on our RYA Power Boat Level 2 course at Tec Rec Coaching
Special Offer - £575.00 for 2 people.
Special offer for 2 people only. Normally there would be 3 people and the Instructor on the Powerboat. With this special offer there will be just the 2 of you and the Instructor. This Special offer means you get more time driving the Powerboats.
Call to arrange. Tel 07970 891377.

Navigation whilst on the water
Along with traditional navigation you will be using some of the latest navigational equipment available:
Garmin 12 inch and 7 inch Touchscreen Chartplotters for navigation.
AIS (Automatic Identification System ) Transceiver.
Other supportive courses: RYA VHF/DSC Radio course 1 Day. RYA First Aid course 1 Day
If you intend to work Commercially and have a Commercial Endorsement you will need to complete the online RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities Course
"Excellent facilities and equipment. Top class boats, great Instruction, good value - what more can you wish for?" Steve Hardman. RYA Powerboat Level 2 course.
If the dates below aren't suitable then please contact Tec Rec Coaching by phone Tel 07970 891377 or email, to discuss/arrange a date that is.
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