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PWC Proficiency Course R4000
Our RYA Personal Watercraft (PWC) Proficiency Course is a 1-day, hands-on training programme designed to give you the skills and confidence to operate a jet ski safely and responsibly.
Whether you’re riding for fun or preparing for a career in watersports, superyachts, or resort operations, this course covers:
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Safety equipment & pre-launch checks
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Low- and high-speed manoeuvring
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Man overboard recovery
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Navigation basics & collision regulations
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Launching & recovery procedures
Taught by qualified RYA instructors, you’ll gain practical experience both in sheltered waters and out along the coastline. On successful completion, you’ll receive an internationally recognised RYA certificate, opening opportunities to work or ride PWCs around the world.
Fast, fun, and focused on safety, this is your gateway to jet ski freedom.
Course Breakdown
Duration: 1 Day
Location: Hermanus New Harbour & local coastline
Morning Session – Getting Started
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Welcome, registration & safety briefing
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Introduction to your PWC & safety equipment
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Pre-launch checks & correct use of the kill cord
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Launching & recovery procedures
Mid-Morning – Low-Speed Skills
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Manoeuvring at slow speeds
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Coming alongside & controlled stops
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Man overboard recovery practice
Afternoon – Planing Speed Skills & Navigation
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High-speed handling & safe turning techniques
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Basic navigation & rules of the road (IRPCS)
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Local byelaws & environmental awareness
End of Day
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Recap & Q&A session
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Debrief and feedback
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Certification upon successful completion
Outcome:
You’ll leave with the skills and confidence to operate a jet ski safely and responsibly, plus an internationally accreddited RYA certificate.
Expectations
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Safely and confidently operate a personal watercraft (jet ski) in a variety of conditions.
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Understand and apply safety procedures, including pre-launch checks, correct use of kill cords, and emergency actions.
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Manoeuvre at both low and high speeds, including launching, recovery, turning, and stopping effectively.
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Perform a man overboard recovery safely.
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Navigate using basic pilotage skills and understand the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCS).
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Respect local byelaws and environmental considerations when operating a PWC.
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The course is designed so that, upon successful completion, students can operate a PWC unsupervised, in familiar waters, by day, holding an internationally recognised certificate that’s valid worldwide and often required for work in the marine industry.
What to Bring
To make the most of your RYA PWC Proficiency course, remember to bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a change of clothes, towel, lunch, and your enthusiasm for learning. Wetsuits will be provided but if you have your own feel to bring it along.
Prepare for an exciting and educational experience on the water.