Royal Yachting Association Courses

RYA Powerboat Handling Level 1
Prerequisites: None
Duration: 1 Day
Provides: A practical introduction to boat handling skills in open water in a power driven vessel. Conducted in either a displacement or planing craft

RYA Powerboat Handling Level 2
Prerequisites: None
Duration: 2 Days
Provides: A sound introduction to boat handling and associated background knowledge. Also includes revision subjects covered in level 1

RYA Powerboat Handling Levels 1 & 2
Prerequisites: Limited exposure to boats
Duration: 2 Days
Provides: A combination of level 1 and 2, for the individual with some experience of boat handling

RYA Advanced Powerboat Handling Level 3
Prerequisites: RYA level 2 or equivalant.
Duration 3 days
Provides: The knowledge and training to drive both in daylight and darkness in coastal waters. Covers areas of meteorlogy and passage planning

RYA Safety Rescue Coxswain
Prerequisites: RYA Level 2
Duration: 1 Day
Provides: A practical introduction to techniques needed by sailing club rescue rescue crews