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RYA Powerboat Level 2 courses at Andark Diving Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.

Prerequisite qualifying courses

Minimum age

  • 12 years (Under 16s will be issued with an endorsed certificate).

What the course covers

The two day course covers all you need to know for self-sufficient powerboating at a basic level. The course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat. High speed manoueves, man overboard, the use of GPS, as well as coastal navigation, tides and weather are all included.

After completing the course you will be self-sufficient in handling a powerboat in the right conditions, aware of your own limitations and those of your craft.

The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is included as part of this course. You apply to the RYA for the certificate. This costs £29.00  or free to RYA members, and is valid for 5 years.

Andark can also offer the unique opportunity to get a PADI Distinctive Specialty as a PADI Boat Handler.

What it will cost, and what you'll need

  • Course fee : £245.00
  • Price includes buoyancy aids, basic wet weather protection if required, log book and fuel.

Dates

 

14-15 January

24-25 January

4-5 February

14-15 February

21-22 February

27-28 February

17-18 March

31 Mar - 1 Apr

6-7 April

14-15 April

26-27 April

Sat 5 May – Sun 6 May

Thu 17 May – Fri 18 May

Sat 26 May – Sun 27 May

Sat 9 Jun – Sun 10 Jun

Tue 12 Jun – Wed 13 Jun

Sat 30 Jun – Sun 1 Jul

Mon 9 Jul – Tue 10 Jul

Mon 16 Jul – Tue 17 Jul

Sat 21 Jul – Sun 22 Jul

Sat 4 Aug – Sun 5 Aug

Mon 13 Aug – Tue 14 Aug

Sat 18 Aug – Sun 19 Aug

Sat 1 Sep – Sun 2 Sep

Tue 18 Sep – Wed 19 Sep

Sat 22 Sep – Sun 23 Sep

Sat 6 Oct – Sun 7 Oct

Mon 15 Oct – Tue 16 Oct

Mon 22 Oct – Tue 23 Oct

Sat 10 Nov – Sun 11 Nov

Tue 13 Nov – Wed 14 Nov

Sat 24 Nov – Sun 25 Nov

Sat 8 Dec – Sun 9 Dec

Sat 15 Dec – Sun 16 Dec

Mon 17 Dec – Tue 18 Dec

 

 

Notes

All courses run from 9am to 5:30pm (approximately).

Courses require a minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 people per instructor, and can either take place on the dates in the course calendar, or at other times by arrangement, subject to availability of instructor and boat. Personal tuition is available at a cost equivalent to 2 people.

Boat handling courses take place on the Hamble River, Southampton Water, and in the Solent area, weather permitting.

Andark supports equal opportunities, and if you have any special requirements, please contact us.

How to Book

Booking a course with Andark couldn't be more straight forward, there are three simple steps to follow:

  1. Phone us to check the availibility of the course that you have chosen, and the dates you wish to attend.
  2. Download and complete the booking form, and return to us by post.
  3. Download and complete the medical declaration form, and return to us by post.

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Booking Form

Medical Declaration