Fowey Maritime Centre | RYA Powerboating Courses
Fowey Maritime Centre is an RYA recognised centre and a member of the Marine Leisure Association. We operate throught the year and enjoy a relaxed but safe environment where learning is fun.
Fowey Maritime Centre - RYA Powerboating Courses
The RYA's National Powerboat Scheme is for those who use small, open powerboats for leisure or work, whether for their own sake or in connection with another activity such as sailing or rescue.
Examples of boats relevant to this scheme are sportsboats, RIBs, dories and launches which do not normally provide accommodation or cooking facilities.
The scheme comprises a series of practical courses which can be complemented by our navigation courses and other one-day support courses. Use them simply to increase your knowledge and confidence, or as a progression to the RYA/MCA Certificates of Competence.
Most courses take place over two days. You can expect to be taught by an experienced, qualified instructor either on our centres boat, a 6.5m RIB or on your own boat if you so wish. There is normally a maximum of three trainees (depending on the level of course).
You can enter our programme at any level, provided that you have the correct level of experience beforehand. Be realistic when assessing your current experience and abilities and, if in doubt; discuss your requirements with us before booking your course.
Children aged between 8 and 11 are able to take the Level 1 course, and once they are 12 they can take the Level 2 course. Their certificates will be endorsed to show that they must use boats only under the supervision of a responsible adult.
Below is a summary of RYA courses we offer at the Centre, as always give us a call and we can chat through your requirements and wishes.
RYA Level 1 Powerboat course
This one-day course covers basic boat handling, safety and theory.
RYA Level 2 Powerboat course
This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It includes close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations. The course can be taken inland or on the coast and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.
RYA Intermediate Powerboat course
This two-day course covers practical use of navigation and passage planning by day on coastal waters, using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques. Prior to the course it is strongly recommended candidates fulfill the following criteria:
- A First Aid certificate
- A VHF operators certificate
RYA Advanced Powerboat course
This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat by day or night in known or unfamiliar waters, the skipper's role and boat handling in more demanding conditions. Prior to the course candidates are required to hold the following certificates:
- A First Aid certificate
- A VHF operators certificate
RYA Safety Boat course
This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, and for racing or training activities. Prior to the course you will need to hold the RYA Level 2 Powerboat certificate.
RYA Powerboat Instructor course
This is a 3-day course for those people wishing to become RYA Powerboat Instructors. The course prepares applicants to become Instructors by covering all aspects of the Level 2 syllabus and how to teach it. Applicants wil be required to give both classroom and practical presentations which will be assessed by an external Moderator
Applicants must hold the RYA Powerboat Level 2 (coastal) Award, hold a current first aid certificate and membership of the RYA. They should also have at least 5 seasons experience of powerboat driving or 1 season if you have been driving full-time as part of their job. Ideally they should also hold an SRC Operators licence.
RYA Powerboat Advanced Instructor course
This is a 2-day course for RYA Powerboat Instructors who wish to teach the advanced syllabus. Applicants must hold the Advanced award. On successful completion of the course the applicant will be able to teach the RYA Advanced Powerboat course. The course's main aim will be on how to deliver the advanced syllabus.
RYA Powerboat Instructors (coastal), holder of an RYA Advanced Powerboat Award, current RYA membership and first aid.
