Take Your Boating Skills to the Next Level with the RYA Advanced Powerboat Course

Designed for experienced leisure skippers and aspiring professionals, this course helps refine your skills and unlock bigger opportunities on the water. It's about gaining the knowledge and confidence to safely skipper high-speed powerboats in coastal waters, no matter the challenges.

If you’re ready to make the leap from intermediate to advanced boating, you’re in the right place. Here’s what you need to know about how this course can benefit you.

The RYA Advanced Powerboat Course is ideal for those ready to elevate their skills. Whether you want to grow as a skipper or pursue professional opportunities in the maritime world, this course offers real value.

Who Will Benefit Most:

• Aspiring Professionals: A crucial step if you’re working towards an RYA Certificate of Competence with a commercial endorsement, leading to roles in marine tourism, construction support, or patrol services.
• Skilled Leisure Boaters: Ideal for those who've completed the RYA Powerboat Level 2 and are ready for night navigation, longer passages, or more exposed waters. Boost your confidence and prepare for bigger adventures.
• Adventure Seekers: For those who thrive on pushing their limits with exciting hands-on training and advanced theory designed to expand your knowledge.
   

If this sounds like you, keep reading — there's plenty more to discover about this course.

This course teaches you how to safely take charge of a powerboat in complex, demanding situations. You'll leave with the skills and confidence to skipper like a pro.

Course Highlights:

• Advanced Navigation Techniques: Plan coastal passages, fix your position, and account for tides and currents. Essential for tackling longer or more adventurous trips.
• Handling in Tough Conditions: Learn how to maintain control and safety in rough seas or bad weather.
• Night Navigation: Navigate in low visibility conditions and at night, interpreting lights, using charts, and maintaining safety without daylight.
• Emergency Drills and Decision-Making: From man-overboard situations to key safety drills, be prepared for any emergency on the water.

This course is not just another badge to add to your collection but a stepping stone to greater freedom and confidence on the water.

• Boost Your Confidence: Be ready to face any challenge the water throws at you.
• Unlock Career Opportunities: With a commercial endorsement, it can lead to a variety of maritime roles.
• Expand Your Boating Horizons: Master navigation, handling, and emergency response to tackle more sophisticated adventures.

The RYA Advanced Powerboat Course positions you with advanced skills and confidence as both a leisure boater and a professional. Once completed, it provides a stepping stone to further qualifications, like the RYA Certificate of Competence.

When combined with a commercial endorsement, your certification allows you to:

Skipper powerboats up to 24m in length

Operate in categories 3–6 waters (up to 20 miles from a safe haven)

If you’re working towards professional qualifications or simply want to safely push your limits as a leisure skipper, this course is an essential step forward.

Here's why our RYA Advanced Powerboat Course stands out:

• Small Group Sizes: Only three places per course, so you receive personalised attention and plenty of hands-on time.
• Experienced Instructors: Get expert tips from trainers who bring real-world career experience.
• Real-Life Scenarios: Practical training focused on scenarios you'll actually encounter.

Course Description:
Aims to teach boat handling, seamanship, pilotage, and navigation up to the standards required to drive a planing powerboat safely by day and night in tidal coastal waters.

Course Length:
2 days, including at least 1 night navigation exercise.

Format:
Practical course delivered on 8.5m Ribquest Ribs with 300HP outboard engines, fully coded under the new MCA Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code.

Required Experience:
Candidates should be competent to the level of the Intermediate Powerboat Certificate with knowledge of navigation and chartwork to the level of Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased certificate.
It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a first aid certificate and a VHF operators certificate.

Minimum Age:
18

Upcoming Course Dates:

• March 7–8
• March 14–15

Spots are very limited (just 3 places per course!), so don’t wait too long to secure yours. Booking is simple — click here for more information and to reserve your spot today.

Learning advanced techniques, gaining life-saving skills, and exploring professional opportunities isn’t just a checkbox - it’s an investment in your boating future. Whether you’re driven by a passion for the sea or professional goals, this course is for you.

Why wait? Take the next step in your journey and book your spot before it’s too late. We can’t wait to see you on board!