RYA Training - Power boating

The RYA Powerboating Scheme

The scheme comprises a series of practical courses, complemented by navigation and other specialist short courses. You can use them simply to increase your knowledge and confidence, or as a progression to the RYA/MCA Certificates of Competence which can also be used professionally and are recognised by maritime authorities worldwide.

The ideal 2 day introduction is the Level 2 course, usually held over a weekend.

Minimum Experience
Practical Courses
Shorebased Courses
Specialist Courses
Test/Exam
Beginners start here!
Helmsman
(2 days)
+ gain experience
Day Skipper (4 days)
+ gain experience as skipper
Coastal Skipper (4 days)
5 days, 100 miles, 4 night hours
15 days, 300 miles, 8 night hours
Basic Navigation & Safety (2 days)
Day Skipper (5 days)
Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster (5 days)
First Aid At Sea


Diesel Engine


Small Craft Sea Survival


VHF(SRC)


Radar
International Certificate of Competence Assessment
Coastal Skipper
Recommended 2500 miles, 50 days, 5 days as skipper, five 60 mile passages (two as skipper, two at night)
Yachtmaster Offshore

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