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Powerboat L2 - NOT A REAL COURSE. TESTING BOOKING PROCESS

Fri 25th - Sat 26 December

N.B. THIS IS NOT A REAL COURSE - WE ARE JUST TESTING THE BOOKING SYSTEM

Overview

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is a 2-day course, designed to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to safely take charge of a powerboat in both inland and coastal waters.

Led by our experienced RYA instructors, you will spend plenty of time on the water practicing key skills, covering everything from close-quarters handling to high-speed manoeuvres and man overboard recovery.

Across two days, you'll develop both practical boat handling skills and essential theory, including navigation, weather, tides, passage planning, and collision regulations.

By the end of the course, you will feel confident in operating a powerboat safely and responsibly in a variety of situations.

This course is conducted in planing craft.

What to expect

Launching and recovery from a slipway
Close quarters boat handling
High-speed manoeuvres and handling at planing speed
Man-overboard recovery techniques
Securing to a buoy and anchoring
Collision regulations and rules of the road
Basic navigation, weather, tides and passage planning
Safety equipment and best practice afloat

Details:

Duration:	2 Days
Minimum Age:	12yrs+ (if aged 12-15 years, the certificate will be endorsed, and the holder must only use a powered craft under the supervision of a responsible adult)
Previous Experience:	None (but may be preceded by RYA Level 1 - Start Powerboating)
Price:	£225 includes tuition, fuel, RYA certificate, Logbook and Handbook Club Member Price £
Timings:	9:15am - 16.45pm
Buoyancy Aid:	Must be worn - you may wear your own if you have one, but Buoyancy aids can be provided for the course if required
Clothing:	The training will be mostly on the water, and you should be prepared for all kinds of weather. We will lend you buoyancy aids and spray tops if required (or you are welcome to wear your own if you have them). You will need: Enough warm layers for the day Towel Closed toed and soft-soled shoes that you are prepared to get wet which do not easily fall off, or wetsuit shoes i.e. no flipflops or sandals
Cancellation Notice:	Details of our Cancellation Policy can be found in the Course Booking Conditions
Instructor to Student Ratio	Up to 3 students per instructor

Next Steps: RYA Safety Boat, RYA First Aid, RYA VHF Radio, International Certificate of Competence (ICC), RYA Powerboat Intermediate.

This course is also a pre-requisite for the RYA Dinghy Instructor course, making it an excellent stepping stone if you are looking to pursue instructing qualifications.

Why book with Bartley SC Training Centre?

Expert Coaching & Development
Our RYA Instructors follow a structured development programme, helping you progress at every level. Whether you're learning the basics or refining your skills, you'll gain confidence, new skills, and a love for the water.
High Safety Standards
Safety is our top priority, with expertly trained staff, well-maintained equipment, and strict safety protocols in place.
Low Instructor-to-Student Ratios
Smaller group sizes mean more personalised coaching, helping you develop skills faster and with confidence.

Tickets

RYA Powerboat L2 Course

£0.01

Terms and Conditions

Training sessions will be delivered by Bartley SC Training Centre in accordance with RYA training centre guidance and staffed by appropriately qualified and experienced RYA instructors.

Bartley SC Training Centre reserves the right, at all times, to cancel bookings at our discretion. In the event that a course is cancelled by Bartley SC Training Centre our liability will be limited to return of the course fee. If we need to cancel a booking, we’ll always try to give at least 24 hours’ notice and every effort will be made to book the participant onto another course.

You can cancel or reschedule a booking by emailing training@bartleysailingclub.com. Your options depend on how much notice you give us:
7 days or more – Full refund or reschedule to another date
Between 48 hours and 7 days – Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can’t complete your booking
Less than 48 hours – No refund available

For RYA Courses, all under 17’s must be accompanied by a parent or carer at the beginning and end of the session. Parents or carers must also be contactable for the duration of the session.

Neither Bartley SC Training Centre nor any of its employees or agents shall be liable in any way whatsoever in respect of loss or damage to property.

Bartley SC Training Centre must be informed, at the time of booking, of any medical condition affecting the participant, or of any medication taken by the participant that could affect their taking part in the training session, e.g. epilepsy, dizziness, asthma, diabetes, heart condition. Although every effort will be made to make all courses fully inclusive Bartley SC Training Centre reserves the right to refuse any booking on medical grounds.

All bookings are accepted on the understanding that any instructions or directions given by any member of the training centre’s staff are to be observed. Participants are asked to respect the equipment provided; compensation will be sought from anyone deliberately causing damage to equipment.

Bartley SC Training Centre reserves the right at all times to refuse or restrict the use of facilities. The right is also reserved to evict anyone who refuses to comply with the conditions as stipulated, or who behaves inappropriately or, in any way, causes damage or annoyance to any other persons.

Participants are to wear suitable clothing and footwear when going on the water as described in the joining instructions. Please bring a change of clothing, as boating activities can be wet. Specialist sailing kit such as wetsuits or dry suits are advised.

If any injuries are sustained or damage to valuables occurs, participants are to notify the centre’s staff immediately.

RYA courses are delivered according to the relevant syllabus. Certificates will only be awarded on satisfactory completion of the syllabus.

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Last updated 2:17am on 23 September 2026