RYA Powerboat Level 2

The half day is to assess your powerboat handling to the standard of the National Powerboat Certificate Level 2. The assessment can take place using a number of different boat types including both planning and displacement. If you are successful your certificate will be endorsed to show the type of vessel the assessment took place in.

Course Duration: 1/2 day

Minimum Age: 12 years old – 12 to 16 years old will receive a Level 2 certificate which
will be endorsed – “The holder should only use powered craft under the supervision of a
responsible adult”.

The direct assessment will follow the guidelines as described in the G20 Logbook and is a Pass / Fail
assessment. You should note that this is an assessment only and candidates should ensure they are
prepared for a practical and theory assessment.

If you are concerned about the assessment please contact us to arrange a bespoke ½ day revision day going through skills required prior to the assessment in the afternoon.

You will be assessed on the following elements:

PRACTICAL – Section A

• Boat Handling – Low Speed
• Securing to a buoy
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Man Overboard
• High Speed
• Turning in a confined Space

THEORY – Section B

• Types of craft: advantages and disadvantages of different hull forms with respect
  to sea keeping ability
• Engines and drives: advantages and disadvantages of outboard, inboard and
  outdrive units, single and twin screws, choice and use of fuels
• Siting of fuel tanks, fuel lines, batteries, wiring and fire extinguishers
• Routine engine maintenance checks, basic fault diagnosis
• Close down procedure
• Advice to inland drivers about coastal waters
• Use and limitations of GPS
• Application of local byelaws, especially around commercial shipping
• Sources of weather information
• Awareness of other water users
• Communication with other craft – hand and sound signals
• Disabled craft
• Emergency action preventing sinking
• Adrift – alternative means of propulsion
• Towing and being towed
• Fire precautions and fire fighting
• Rope work
• Distress signals and the Mayday call
• Apply IRPCS, principally rules 5,7,8,9, 12-19

Many European countries require the skipper of a vessel to be able to provide evidence of his or her competence. In practice documentary evidence may seldom be inspected, but it is generally useful and in some countries essential to carry an ICC.

So is the ICC required or recommended?

The requirement is solely dependant on the country you are visiting. You may find that some only require it for inland waters where others only require it for coastal waters. However you will find some require it for both.

In very general terms an ICC is required for the inland waterways of Europe and for inland and coastal waters of Mediterranean countries. For the coastal waters of Northern Europe the ICC is generally not required, however to all of these generalisations there are exceptions.

Further information can be found on the Evidence of Competence Abroad page. RYA members will find more specific information in the individual country pages.

Eligibility

Minimum Age

The ICC cannot be issued to anyone under the age of 16. Therefore please only apply for the ICC if you are age 16 or over.

Nationality

The RYA is permitted to issue the ICC to British nationals and residents. You are a British national if you are one of the following:

• A British citizen
• A British Overseas Territories citizen
• A British overseas citizen
• A British national (overseas)
• A British subject
• A British protected person

Evidence of residency is required for non-nationals this is usually a photocopy of a driving licence, utility bill, Council Tax bill, bank statement or similar. Further authenticated evidence of residency may be requested.

How to apply

To apply simply download the form from the link below, complete it and send it to the RYA along with any supporting evidence required. This is free of charge to RYA members. We can also help you complete the form whilst on your RYA Powerboat Level 2 course if required.

International Certificate of Competency application form

No both level 1 and 2  powerboat courses are suitable for complete novices. The instructor will take you through everything one step at a time working at your pace.

Yes we can instruct using your own boat which will have to be suitable for the course, insured and carry all the correct safety equipment. Pricing for this is calculated on one instructor and an additional fee per student.

Yes – As long as the clothing or equipment is fit for purpose and serviceable. The instructor will make the choice on the day upon inspection. You may be asked to wear one of ours if there is any doubt in the serviceability of what you have brought.