marine training
National Powerboat Levels 1&2
Course name
National Powerboat Level 1&2
Pre Course experience
No prior experience required
Assumed Knowledge
None required
Course Content
Launching, mooring, anchoring, rules of the road, basic navigation, basic tidal awareness, boat driving skills
Ability after Course
Self sufficient powerboater in the right conditions. Aware of own limitations and those of the vessel
Course Duration
3 full days. 1 day class room 2 days on the boat
Minimum Age
16 years of age
Course Fees
AED 3000/-
This course is designed for beginners who want to learn how to safely take the controls of a sports or powerboat that is less then 10 meters in length.
To obtain both the RYA National Powerboat levels 1&2 candidates undergo a 3 day training course. The first day is spent in the class room studying the theory of powerboating. Your instructor will introduce you to the rules of the road, lights and day shapes, basic navigation techniques and tidal information among others.
To obtain both the RYA National Powerboat levels 1&2 candidates undergo a 3 day training course. The first day is spent in the class room studying the theory of powerboating. Your instructor will introduce you to the rules of the road, lights and day shapes, basic navigation techniques and tidal information among others.
At the end of your theory day you will be given a short written multiple choice test that is written in English.
Days two and three of the course comprise the practical sessions conducted onboard one of our training boats (or your own boat). During the practical sessions you will be taught to launch and recover the boat from and to a trailer, moor the boat alongside a pontoon as well as moor on a swing mooring, drive the boat astern (backwards), perform a series of high speed manoeuvres, perform a man overboard recovery procedure and many other skills that will improve your knowledge and confidence on the water.
Up on successfully completing the course you will be awarded the RYA National Powerboat Levels 1&2 which will be endorsed for coastal waters.
With your certificate, many boat charter companies around the world will allow you to rent a small powerboat for your own use - bareboat charter.
Days two and three of the course comprise the practical sessions conducted onboard one of our training boats (or your own boat). During the practical sessions you will be taught to launch and recover the boat from and to a trailer, moor the boat alongside a pontoon as well as moor on a swing mooring, drive the boat astern (backwards), perform a series of high speed manoeuvres, perform a man overboard recovery procedure and many other skills that will improve your knowledge and confidence on the water.
Up on successfully completing the course you will be awarded the RYA National Powerboat Levels 1&2 which will be endorsed for coastal waters.
With your certificate, many boat charter companies around the world will allow you to rent a small powerboat for your own use -