RYA Powerboat Level 2
2-day practical powerboat course
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Explore our ‘Powerboat Level 2’ course, available this Christmas at a reduced price of 495€, down from 545€. This ‘Powerboat Level 2’ course, accredited by the UK Royal Yachting Association, spans two days and is aimed at those interested in operating powerboats up to 10 meters. The ‘Powerboat Level 2’ training takes place at El Portet Marina in Denia, with practical sessions on modern powerboats. We also offer gift vouchers for the ‘Powerboat Level 2’ course, providing the flexibility of choosing course dates later, with a validity period of six months. These vouchers can be conveniently sent electronically, suitable for gifting this holiday season. This special offer is available from December until mid-January.
RYA Powerboat level 2
The UK National Powerboat CertificateThe RYA Powerboat level 2 is a two-day, entry level course that will give you the background knowledge and boat handling skills you need to safely drive a powerboat, including low speed techniques and driving at planing speed.
RYA powerboat courses are aimed at drivers of small powered craft such as sports boats and RIBs, that don’t generally undertake long or offshore passages.
Taught in English
All RYA courses are taught in English. We recommend a minimum level of B1 for 1-day and 2-day courses and a minimum level of B2 for longer courses, theory courses and specialised training, such as SRC (VHF) radio.
Quick facts
Here’s a summary of what you need to know.
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate
For UK nationals / residents, qualifies you for the ICC
The course lasts two full days (16 hours)
You get at least 12 hours out on the water
Maximum 3 students per course
With only 3 students, lots of individual coaching!
Book 1 or 2 places on an open course
Or choose rental with tuition
Drive RIBs or hard sided powerboats
Beneteau Flyer 8 Spacedeck (2021)
The details
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RYA powerboat courses are aimed at drivers of small powered craft such as sports boats and RIBs, that don’t generally undertake long or offshore passages.
The RYA Powerboat level 2 is a two-day, entry level course that will give you the background knowledge and boat handling skills you need to safely drive a powerboat, including low speed techniques and driving at planing speed.
Course dates
During July and August, we publish regular course dates and you can book the course directly online. For the rest of the year, we schedule courses in accordance with the availability of students interested in the course. You can either send us an e-mail to courses@boatschooldenia.com or give us a call on 00 34 639 20 22 97 to enquire about availability.
The course lasts two full days. Each day starts at 09.00 and finishes at 17.00 with a break for lunch (lunch is not included). The RYA Powerboat level 2 course is taught in small groups with a maximum of three students per group.
You can choose to start your course in Denia or in Javea, although our base of operations is the Marina El Portet in Denia and most of the training will take place in and around our home port.
Is this course for me?
This course is suitable for beginners and for drivers with experience who are looking for formal training and certification. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.
You can choose to complete the course either as part of an open group or you can rent a boat for the day and complete the course with family and friends. You can also choose to run this course on your own boat.
Open groups
With an open group booking, you book a place on a course and we’ll admit up to a maximum of three students onto that same course. This is the most economical option if there are less than 3 participants; however, it’s also the least flexible option if your availability is limited. The price of a seat on an open course includes fuel and mooring fees away from our base.
Price per person in an open group: 495€
Rental with tuition
With this option, you rent a powerboat from us and we provide the instructor and teaching materials. This option gives you the maximum flexibility in terms of dates and the kind of boat we’ll use in training (subject to availability). As with any charter, you’re responsible for paying the fuel for the boat.
Please contact us if you’d like a quotation for a rental and course pack.
Own boat tuition
If you already own a powerboat, or if you have a friend who owns a boat, we’re more than happy to run your Powerboat level 1 course on your own boat.
Own boat tuition: From €700 (price includes tuition, materials and RYA certificates)
What’s included
Your RYA Powerboat Level 1 course with The Boat School includes:
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate
- Use of lightweight inflatable life jackets
- Cold water on the boat
- Fuel and mooring fees (open groups only)
What’s not included
Meals are not included. On the first day of the course, we’ll return to Denia for some tapas in a local restaurant or bar. On the second day, we’ll anchor (or tie up to a mooring buoy) and have lunch on the boat.
Practical skills, including…
Leaving a mooring & coming alongside
Picking up a mooring buoy
Anchoring & weighing anchor
Slow speed manoeuvres
Close quarters boat handling
Planing speed (fast) manoeuvres
Man overboard recovery
& just the right amount of theory, including…
The Rules of the Road
Weather information
Pilotage and passage planning
The course lasts 2 full days. Each day starts at 09.00 and finishes at 17.00.
The minimum age for this course is 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with a certificate endorsed “Not to be in charge of a powerboat unless under the supervision of a responsible adult”. We only run this course for under 16’s if the parent or guardian is taking the course at the same time.
You won’t need a medical certificate but you should be in reasonable physical shape. To apply for the ICC (see the tab “ICC”), you will need to sign a declaration to the effect that you are physically and mentally fit to operate a pleasure craft.
Recognition in Spain
Unlike the United Kingdom, Spain requires that skippers hold a boat licence to operate boats flying a Spanish flag. The same rule applies if you buy a boat or rent a boat. Whether or not the RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate is acceptable as proof of competence depends on your nationality and country of residence.
UK nationals and residents
The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is now accepted in Spain as proof of competence for UK nationals and bona fide UK residents. This change in the law comes / came into effect on July 1st 2021.
Non-UK nationals
For driving Spanish-flagged boats, the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate is accepted as proof of competence for UK nationals and residents because the certificate is issued by their country of origin / residence. In the case of non-UK nationals, you can either:
1) Obtain a boat licence in your own country, or
2) Obtain the Spanish Boat Licence.
As a school recognised by the Spanish Maritime Authority, The Boat School can issue a Spanish Boat Licence to students who have successfully completed the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course. This option is not available for every course.
You can find out more about the Spanish Boat Licence here.
International recognition
On successful completion of an RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course, UK nationals and nationals of certain other countries (Recognition) automatically qualify for an ICC issued by the RYA (see the tab “ICC”).
The ICC is widely recognised as evidence of competence in most European countries.
On successful completion of the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course, UK nationals and nationals of certain other countries automatically qualify for an ICC (International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft) issued by the RYA.
The UK ICC is issued by the RYA issued in conformity with Resolution No. 40 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Working Party on Inland Water Transport. The certificate is available to a person who fulfils the following eligibility criteria:
1) has reached the age of 16.
2) is physically and mentally fit to operate a pleasure craft.
3) holds the Powerboat Level 2 course completion certificate.
4) meets the nationality requirements.
Who can get an ICC from the RYA?
The following countries have NOT yet adopted Resolution 40 of the UNECE. If you are a national of one of these countries and you are resident in that country or another country on this list the RYA WILL issue you with an ICC.
Albania
Andorra
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Canada
Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
France
Georgia
Greece
Iceland
Israel
Italy
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Liechtenstein
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands*
Poland
Portugal
Russian Federation
San Marino
Serbia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Tajikistan
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
United States of America
Uzbekistan
*The Netherlands has adopted Resolution 40 of the UNECE; however, the Dutch Government has given the RYA special permission to issue the ICC.
Who can’t get an ICC from the RYA?
The following countries have adopted Resolution 40 of the UNECE. If you are a national of one of these countries and are resident in that country or another country on this list the RYA WILL NOT issue you with an ICC. If you are a national of one of the countries on this list, you should be able to obtain an ICC from your own Government provided you are able to meet their requirements.
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Finland
Germany
Hungary
Ireland
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Norway
Romania
Slovakia
Switzerland
Ukraine
Book your RYA Powerboat level 2
495€ per personWith The Boat School, you can choose to book your RYA Powerboat level 2 course in an open group, rent a powerboat and get training on the boat you hire or even run the course on your own boat.
Book a place in an open group
If you choose to book a place on an open group, we’ll put a maximum of three people on your course. We need two people booked onto a course before we can confirm your reservation.
Rental with Course Pack or Own Boat tuition
The Powerboat level 2 Own Boat / Rental option gives you maximum flexibility whether you’re looking for a small group (up to 3 students) or you want one-to-one training. You can choose between:
Renting a powerboat and doing the course on this boat
Running a course on your own boat
If you’d like a personalised quote for a rental with course pack or for own boat tuition, please use the contact form below to tell us what you’re looking for.
RYA Powerboat level 2
2-day practical powerboat course
The Boat School
Recognized by the Royal Yachting Association to conduct Powerboat Training, Sail Cruising courses in the Yachtmaster (sail) scheme and Shorebased (theory) courses.
Recognized by the Spanish Directorate General for Merchant Shipping, the Comunidad Valenciana and the Region of Murcia to conduct sail, motor, powerboat and VHF training.
Operational Base Denia
Marina de Dénia (Sail courses)
Darsena de babor s/n
03700 · Denía
Alicante · Spain
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Marina El Portet (Powerboat courses)
Moll de la pansa, s/n
3700 · Dénia
Alicante · Spain
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Classrooms & pick up for certificates
Carrer de Fora Mur, 12
03700 · Dénia
Alicante · Spain
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Madrid Office
Greenwich Náutica
C/ Marqués de Lema 7, Local 6
28003 · Madrid
Spain
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