RYA Powerboat Instructor Course
Guide Price
Starting price from £625
Who is this course for
Your experience should be 5 years or 1 season with Powerboat as an integral part of your work with the RYA Level 2 or higher certificate.
About Course
The RYA Powerboat Instructor Course prepares you to deliver the RYA Powerboat training scheme, teaching up to and including Powerboat Level 2. You’ll develop effective teaching and coaching skills, both on the water and ashore, including lesson planning, demonstrations, risk awareness and group management.
Training is delivered over three days and includes a skills assessment day beforehand to ensure you’re ready for instructor training. On the final day of the course, an independent RYA Trainer moderates the assessments to confirm your competence and readiness to instruct.
Once qualified, you can teach official RYA Powerboat courses – and, if you already hold a Safety Boat certificate, this, too, can be taught.
Course Content
During this course you will cover:
- Principles of effective teaching and learning
- Planning and delivery of practical powerboat lessons
- On-water instruction techniques and demonstrations
- Group control, communication and safety briefings
- Giving presentations and feedback to trainees
- Understanding RYA Powerboat Scheme standards and structure
- Practical evaluations under supervision and moderation
Training is a mix of hands-on practice afloat and instruction theory, giving you the confidence to deliver safe, engaging powerboat training.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Teach the RYA Powerboat Level 1 and Level 2 courses confidently and safely
- Plan, organise and deliver lessons on and off the water
- Demonstrate effective coaching and group management skills
- Understand and apply the RYA Powerboat syllabus and assessment standards
- Support learners in achieving recognised RYA qualifications
- Expand your professional opportunities within boating and watersports
Pre requirements
To take this course you must have:
- Five seasons’ logged powerboating experience (ideally across different boat types) — OR one season where powerboating is an integral part of your work
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate
- Valid first aid certificate (e.g., RYA Small Craft First Aid)
- RYA membership
- Skills assessment pass certificate completed before the instructor course
Important additional items
- RYA G19 Powerboat instructor handbook.
Duration
Training runs for 4 days – 3 days training, 1 day assessment.
Location
Booking
Book online from the dates on this page or call 01273 42 48 42 option 1 or email us.
If you cannot find a suitable dates please contact us.
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What to bring
- Be prepared for changeable weather, bring plenty of layers
- Quick drying clothes can be very practical, avoid jeans
- Gloves for warmth and rope friction protection
- Sunglasses, sunhat and suncream for summer months
- Deck boots and non-slip deck shoes or trainers that don’t mark
- Waterproofs: We can supply waterproofs for hire, Musto BR1s. You will need to order these in advance so we can have them ready for your arrival. If you have your own waterproofs, please bring them, they are a necessity
- Money for lunch or a packed lunch
- Original copies of relevant certificates to take this course.
- Passport photo for your certificate
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FAQ's
Brighton Boating offers a range of powerboating options, including the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course (which includes the International Certificate of Competence/ICC), Safety Boat courses, Powerboat rides, Own Boat training, and Powerboat Instructor training.
For the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course, no prior experience is required — beginners are welcome, and training covers all essential boat handling, manoeuvring and safety skills.
Yes — Own Boat Training is available, where an experienced instructor helps you train on your own vessel while completing RYA courses tailored to your needs.
Powerboat rides are thrilling high‑speed RIB experiences along the Brighton coastline, led by qualified skippers — perfect if you want an exciting ride without formal training. They are suitable for first‑timers and adventurers alike.
All powerboating activities start from Brighton Marina (Pontoon 4), providing direct access to open water and the Sussex coastline.
The RYA Powerboat Level 2 is suitable for age 12 +, we have youth and adult courses available.
For our rides, it is generally 12+ for public trips and age 10+ for private.
Courses and rides run in most conditions, but if the weather makes it unsafe, instructors may adjust the programme with shore‑based learning or reschedule your session. Safety is always the priority.
We generally recommend not taking part in our activities if you’re pregnant, as being on the water can involve movement and conditions that aren’t always predictable.
If you do feel comfortable taking part, we usually suggest no later than around 21 weeks, but this is very much a personal decision. Everyone’s pregnancy is different, so please go with what feels right for you and consider speaking to your healthcare professional if you’re unsure.
If you let our team know in advance, we’re always happy to have a chat and help you decide what’s best for you.