RYA Powerboat Level 2 - March 5-6 (weekend)

Become a qualified RIB driver

Saturday, March 5, 2016 – Sunday, March 6, 2016
Port Hamble Marina - on a 7m RIB, Hamble, United Kingdom

RYA Powerboat Level 2 - March 5-6 (weekend)

Become a qualified RIB driver

Saturday, March 5, 2016 – Sunday, March 6, 2016
Port Hamble Marina - on a 7m RIB, Hamble, United Kingdom

What you need to know

Sailing Logic - RYA Powerboat Level 2


This weekend course covers everything you need to know to become a safe and competent powerboat driver. 

No prior experience is necessary.
The course focuses on low-speed close-quarter handling, coming alongside, mooring on a buoy, man overboard recovery as well as an introduction to driving at planing speed plus collision regulations.
After the course you will be capable of driving a RIB safely, aware of your own limitations and those of the boat. 
This course forms the basis of the ICC - Power. 


Weekend Format:

The weekend course runs 9.30am - 5.30pm on both days . The course runs with a minimum of 2 students + instructor and a maximum of 3 students, to ensure you have plenty of opportunity to practice driving. The certificate is based on continual assessment, there are no exams. 

If this date doesn't suit you, please see our list of available RYA Powerboat Level 2 dates here.  

Cost: £290 per person

Or £750 for a group of 3 (Save £40pp - please book directly with Sailing Logic to receive the discount)


What is included:

Tuition from RYA qualified instructor on board our Humber 6m or 7m RIBs, all mooring fees, loan of waterproof jacket and trousers, fuel, RYA Log Book (G20) and Level 2 certificate. Lifejackets will be provided to wear throughout, but you may bring your own if you prefer. Please note lunch isn't included. We recommend you bring a packed lunch.

Please Note:

You should not undertake this course if you are pregnant and we recommend you consult a doctor before booking if you suffer from back problems.  

There are no course pre-requisites although it is useful to have some basic navigation skills. Students must be aged 16 or over. Students aged 12-16 may take part if accompanied by a parent or guardian and will receive an endorsed certificate.

Location

Port Hamble Marina - on a 7m RIB
Satchell Lane, Hamble, SO31 4QD United Kingdom

Arrival: Meet your instructor in Port Hamble Marina at 9.30am. 

Sat Nav: SO31 4QD

Finding Us:

The easiest way to arrive is by train into Southampton Central or even better Airport Parkway, then a 15 minute taxi ride to Port Hamble Marina. If arriving by taxi from the station, please be sure to ask for Port Hamble Marina (NOT Hamble Point!)

There is marina car-pack – but please tell us if you are planning on driving as we can only secure a limited number of permits. Please arrange to share lifts if possible. There is ample, free, street-parking however within walking distance of the marina. Full travel directions are on the travel section above. On entering the marina, please park in the ‘Pay & Display’ area on the left hand side as you enter. You may obtain a ticket from the machine for 3 hours free parking, and the course instructor will issue your permit.

This course will involve some theory elements, which will be held either onboard or in our classroom depending on the weather! 

When

  • Saturday, March 5, 2016 9:30 AM
  • Ends Sunday, March 6, 2016 5:30 PM
  • Timezone: Unknown Region (UTC) Time
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