RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2

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UK and Antigua powerboat license

Learn to drive a powerboat legally in Antigua. RYA Powerboat Level 2 with small groups, warm waters, and ICC eligibility.

What Will You Learn?

Over two (2) highly practical days, you will learn:

Everyday powerboat handling and control
Safe use of onboard safety equipment
Leaving and coming alongside pontoons and docks
Securing to a buoy and anchoring
Planing speed manoeuvres
Man overboard recovery techniques
Collision Regulations (COLREGs) in real-world situations

Read the full RYA syllabus

Our student instructor ratio is 3:1. This allows us to give you maximum individual attention and for our instructors to create a bespoke sailing experience for each and every one of our students.

Who Is This Course For?

Complete beginners with no prior powerboat experience
Watersports staff and marina workers
Charter crew, tour guides, and tender drivers
Anyone who wants to legally operate a powerboat in Antigua and Barbuda

Pre-Requisites

Minimum age: 12 (under 16s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian also enrolled on the course; under 18s require a signed waiver from a parent/guardian)
No previous experience required
Bring a passport photograph for your course completion certificate
Recommended: Purchase the RYA Powerboat Handbook and a Logbook

Price and Availability

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is 950 USD per person. You can find the availability on our online booking platform here. If you don’t see the dates you want, contact us and we may be able to move course around or put you on the waiting list for your specific dates.

What To Do Next?

Successful students receive the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course completion certificate issued by the RYA.

This certificate:

Is widely accepted for both professional and recreational boating
Satisfies the legal requirement to operate a powerboat in Antigua and Barbuda
Can be commercially endorsed by the RYA for professional work on small powerboats and is accepted in many countries.

Apply for the ICC (International Certificate of Competence)

Add RYA Marine Radio (SRC) for commercial or charter use

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Price	950 USD per person
Students	Minimum of 2 Students – Maximum of 3
Course Details	Duration: 2 days Format: Practical course on the water Minimum age: 12 years (under 16s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian also enrolled on the course; under 18s require a signed waiver from a parent/guardian) Experience required: None. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating Course type: Non-residential Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.
What’s included	Powerboat for 2-day course Safety equipment – lifejackets, boat safety equipment Docking fees & fuel Lightweight SPF 50 long sleeve logo shirt for you to keep Sustainable sunscreen Locally roasted coffee, teas, filtered drinking water Safety equipment Teaching materials RYA Certificate
What to bring	Light, practical clothing Non-marking deck shoes Sun protection (hat, sunscreen) Refillable water bottle Passport Photo (for certification paperwork) A full packing list can be found in the Joining Instructions

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