Learn to Drive a Speedboat ON THE
THAMES!
RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2 (ICC)
The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course provides comprehensive training for basic competence in powerboating, including launching, mooring, anchoring, recovery, and essential boat driving skills.
This course is suitable for complete beginners and requires no prior experience or assumed knowledge. Importantly, completion of the Powerboat Level 2 course is a prerequisite for applying for your International Certificate of Competence, essential for boating in international waters.
Course Details:
Duration: 2 days, with shorter assessments available for experienced drivers.
Minimum Age: 12 years for training; commercial endorsement available from age 17.
Outcome: Participants will become self-sufficient powerboaters, aware of their own limitations and those of the craft, in favorable conditions.
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Hands-On Training
Learn essential powerboat handling, navigation, and safety skills with expert-led, practical sessions
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RYA-Certified Course
Gain the internationally recognized RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate, qualifying you for boat hire and personal use.
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No Experience Needed
Suitable for beginners and those looking to refine their skills, with no prior boating experience required.
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Train on the Thames
Experience real-world conditions on London’s River Thames, learning in one of the UK’s most dynamic waterways.
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Industry-Leading Equipment
Train on modern, fully equipped boats, with Helly Hansen waterproofs and Spinlock lifejackets provided.
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ICC Eligibility
Upon completing the course, you’ll be eligible to apply for an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) through the RYA.
Frequently asked questions
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You will require roughly 16 hours of Tuition, so both days will be nearly 8 hours long.
Standard course times are 0900 - 1700 with a lunch break of approximatley 60 minutes.
We may finish slightly earlier or later depending on conditions and student progress.
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We aim to teach as much as possible outside of the classroom however there are a few hours worth of theory that we must cover. Depending on the weather, we will be out for most of the course.
Dress appropriately!
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Upon course completion, you are eligible to apply for your ICC. This can be done online via the RYA website here:
https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/abroad/icc/icc-apply
If you attend and pass a course, your instructor will go though the process with you.
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Comfortable clothing suitable for some light activity that does not restrict your movement.
Waterproof and non-slip shoes are reccomended. Trainers can lack grip on wet surfaces.
A spare set of footwear is reccomended in case your feet get splashed. Large waves that lead to splashes are possible but not frequent.
We have full sets of Helly Hansen waterproofs availble.
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We have a strict maximum limit of 3 students per course.
Courses require at least 2 students to run. 1-2-1 or private courses can be arranged.
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Parking is limited unless you are a blue badge holder, please enquire when booking.
There is space for motorcycle and bicycle parking.
We have Shadwell Station (Overground & DLR) & Wapping Station (Overground) within close proximity of us.
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Our high quality Spinlock lifejackets and Helly Hansen Waterproofs will be provided as part of your course fee.
Please look after them as we reserve the right to charge for damage we deem negligent/intentional.
Negligent/intentional discharge of a lifejacket will lead to a £50 fee to cover admin and re-arming costs.
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If you do not meet the standard required to recieve a pass certificate, you will not fail the course. Provided you have completed the full 16 hours, we will provide an action plan you can work through to bring you up to the standard required.
You can come in another time for further practice. One of our highly experienced instructors will make it clear as to what is left to be completed.
The first hour will be free. If you need more than 1 hour extra tuition, then it will be a reduced cost of £50 per hour thereafter.
Please note, this is not a common occurence.