PRACTICAL RYA TRAINING | HERMANUS NEW HARBOUR
RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2
Build genuine confidence at the helm during two days of hands-on powerboat training. Small groups, extensive time afloat and experienced instruction for aspiring superyacht crew, maritime professionals and recreational boaters.
DURATION
2 DAYS
COURSE FEE
R6,000
PRACTICAL ON-WATER TRAINING
LOCATION
HERMANUS NEW HARBOUR
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
RYA Powerboat Level 2 develops the practical skills and background knowledge needed to handle a powerboat safely and confidently in familiar waters by day.
Close-quarters handling
Control the boat confidently at slow speed, including confined turns and holding position.
Coming alongside
Plan and perform controlled approaches to pontoons, moored vessels and suitable landing points.
Planing-speed handling
Develop safe throttle control, effective observation and controlled turns at higher speeds.
Man overboard recovery
Practise the correct approach, positioning and recovery of a man-overboard dummy.
Anchoring and mooring
Select a suitable approach, deploy an anchor and safely pick up a mooring buoy.
Basic navigation and IRPCS
Build introductory pilotage skills and understand essential collision-avoidance rules.
Course Breakdown
Day 1 – Core Skills & Handling
Morning
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Welcome, registration & safety briefing
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Course outline & objectives
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Boat familiarisation – controls, kill cord, safety kit
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Pre-launch checks & preparation
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Launching procedures
Late Morning
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Slow-speed manoeuvres – ahead, astern, pivot points
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Coming alongside pontoons & moored boats
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Holding station (holding off)
Afternoon
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Picking up a mooring & making fast
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Man overboard recovery (dummy only) – head-to-wind & drift-down methods
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Introduction to planing speed handling
Day 2 – Practical Handling and Navigation
Morning
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Planing-speed manoeuvres & safe turning techniques
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Springing off pontoons (bow & stern springs)
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Turning in confined spaces
Late Morning
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Anchoring – techniques & considerations
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GPS use, steering by compass & hand-bearing compass
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Introduction to pilotage & basic navigation
Afternoon
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Practical application of navigation – short passage plan & execution
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Local byelaws & environmental considerations
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Collision regulations (IRPCS) essentials
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After care
End of Day
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Debrief & feedback
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Certification upon successful completion
Outcome:
By the end of the course, you’ll be confident handling a powerboat at both low and planing speeds, capable of navigating short passages, and qualified with an internationally accredited RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate.
What to Bring
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Weather-appropriate warm clothing
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Non-slip footwear
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Hat, sunglasses and sunblock
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Lunch and drinking water
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Pen and notebook
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Spare dry clothing
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Passport-style ID photo
Powerboat Training in Action
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Shane Giddings — RYA PWC & Powerboat Level 2 Student
★★★★★ Google Review
“Having had zero boating experience, I was nervous to start the PWC and Powerboat Level 2 courses but have left with FULL confidence in operating both Jet Skis and powerboats, with safety at the forefront. I highly recommend this training school and will be back for more!”
Aden Faro— RYA Powerboat
Level 2 Student
★★★★★ Facebook Recommendation
"it was the best experience I ever had plus everyone is so friendly and loving then the of water parts of the course wasn't bad but on water it's really amazing and exciting give it a shot remember "YOLO"