The RYA Powerboat Level 2 is a two day practical course aiming to give you the experience and confidence to handle a powerboat in ‘familiar waters’ during the day. The Level 2 Certificate also lets you obtain the ‘ICC’ (International Certificate of Competence) which is often needed if you want to drive or hire a powerboat abroad and as an entry requirement to many boating jobs in the UK. We operate on a ratio of 3 students to 1 instructor. Over the 2 days we look at: Launching and Recovering Launching and recovering a boat from and onto a trailer using slipways. We look how we need to set up the boat prior to launching and potential problems that could arise. We talk you through how to recover a boat on to a trailer by both driving and winching the boat on, considering potential hazards that may arise. Preparation of boat We discuss pre-launch checks that must be carried out for safe boating. We’ll check all necessary equipment is present and in good working order such as fenders, anchor, flares, fire extinguisher and spare fuel containers. We will also check the navigational equipment is working. Boat handling This part of the course covers all the basics of safe boat handling. We take you through the use of a kill cord, starting and stopping the engine, steering (using the ‘steer then gear’ method) and boat controls. The course will give you an understanding of how the boat is affected by wind and tide, how engine trimming works and start to discuss high speed manoeuvres, as well as low speed handling both backwards and forwards. We’ll execute manoeuvres such as an emergency stop, parking, man overboard and various turns. We will spend some time looking at how to deal with potential emergencies, towing a boat, how different boats handle. While on the boat we’ll be working as a team, and of course we will discuss navigating the infamous Swellies! We’ll go through picking up and mooring a buoy, leaving and parking alongside a pier, pontoon or wall, plus tying the boat up correctly and safely. The course covers towing a boat too, a skill you may need in an adverse situation. Shore-based learning During the classroom session, we’ll spend some time looking at and understanding navigational charts, learning how to use a compass and planning a passage. We will also gain a basic understanding of the buoyage system, tides, tidal streams and basic VHF radio handling. Time Table Day 1 0900 Meet your instructor, discuss the day over a tea or coffee, then it’s time to get kitted-up 0930 Practical session on the boat 1130 Lunch and shore-based session 1400 Practical session on the boat 1700 Review the day Day 2 0900 Meet your instructor, review what was learnt on day one over a tea or coffee, discuss day two’s content and then it’s time to get kitted up 0930 Practical session on the boat 1200 Lunch and shore-based session (passage plan) 1400 Practical session on the boat (follow your passage plan) 1700 Review the day and issue certificate Required experience None

Meeting Point/Location

Location: Seawake Training Office, 40a High Street, Menai Bridge, LL59 5EF

Cancellations allowed up to 7 days before booking. After that, the provider's refund policy applies.

Cancellations Cancellations by the Customer All cancellations made by the Customer must be in writing and acknowledged by the Centre, 7 days before booking, after that no refund will be issued Cancellations by the Centre The Centre will use reasonable endeavours to ensure that your course takes place and in accordance with your booking. However, the Centre reserves the right to cancel any booking without prior notice and at any time where we believe on reasonable grounds that cancellation is necessary due to unsuitable conditions. The Centre reserves the right to cancel a course at not less than fourteen (14) days notice where the Centre believes, in it's reasonable opinion, that there are insufficient numbers for the course to take place. Where the Centre cancels a course, you will be offered the following options: » a full refund of the course fee paid; or » an alternative course on the same date or a different set of dates. All courses that are postponed by the Centre will not be refunded, only cancelled courses will be offered a full refund.