Interested in attending the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course in Pattaya, ChonBuri, Thailand?

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 is a two-day practical course teaching you the skills to safely operate a powerboat and is the basis for an International Certificate of Competence (ICC). The course covers close-quarters handling, high-speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery, and collision regulations, providing the foundational knowledge for casual users and a pathway for commercial use, such as working on a superyacht. 

Course content

The training is primarily hands-on and covers essential boat handling and seamanship skills. Key areas of instruction include: 

• Boat preparation: Launching, recovery, and performing pre-departure and routine engine checks.

• Boat handling: Low-speed maneuvering in close quarters, handling at planing speeds, and performing high-speed turns.

• Emergency procedures: Man overboard recovery drills, handling disabled craft, and using distress signals.

• Mooring and anchoring: Securing to a buoy, anchoring, and leaving and coming alongside a pontoon.

• Basic navigation: An introduction to navigation, including tides, weather, buoyage systems, and collision regulations (IRPCS).

• Safety equipment: Understanding what safety gear is required and how to use it.

• Ropework: Tying appropriate knots for various situations. 

  
  

Candidate requirements

• Minimum age: 12 years old. Candidates aged 12 to 15 will receive a certificate endorsed to be used under the supervision of a responsible adult.

• Experience: No previous powerboating experience is required to take the course.

• Fitness: Candidates should be in sound physical condition.

• Commercial endorsement: While the Level 2 certificate is for recreational use, it is a prerequisite for a commercial endorsement, which can be added once the candidate is 17 and has completed the course. 

How to get certified

To get your RYA Powerboat Level 2 certification, you must:

1. Book the course with an RYA-recognised training center. The training can take place on inland or coastal waters.

2. Complete the two-day course, which consists of practical instruction and some classroom theory.

3. Pass the continuous assessment. There is no final exam; your instructor will continuously assess your competence throughout the course.

4. Receive your certificate. Upon successful completion, the training center will issue your RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate.

5. Apply for your ICC. If you plan to use your qualification overseas, you can then apply to the RYA for your International Certificate of Competence. 

   
   

Where the course is conducted

The powerboat course is conducted by the Royal Varuna Yacht Club.

The Yacht Club's Training Centre location is at:

https://find.rya.org.uk/new/royal-varuna-yacht-club/?lat=12.9181795&lng=100.8569762More

More information from RYA

https://www.rya.org.uk/course-finder/level-2-powerboat-handling/

Additional Resources

If you're eager to learn more about sailing certifications or anything else about sailing, please check out the helpful links:

• "Everything You Wanted to Know About Sailing Licenses or Certificates": Read more here

• "About the Certification Systems of the Different Sailing and Yachting Schools": Learn more here

• "What is the Difference Between a Sailing License and a Sailing Certificate?": Discover more here

• "RYA vs IYT: Unleashing the Power of Unparalleled Sailing Education": Explore here

• "How To Become A Ship Captain in the Merchant Navy": Find out here

• "Why Do RYA Certificates Have No Expiry Dates, While IYT Has to Be Renewed Every 5 Years?": Click here for details

• "How much Sailing Experience do you need before you can Bareboat Charter?" Find out here.

  
  

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