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RYA Training

We are the No.1 RYA recognised Training Centre in North Wales and the North West.

Powerboating is in our blood, it's what we do, meaning we are the perfect choice to help you develop your powerboating skills.

We run the full programme of RYA Powerboating courses from beginner to advanced.

Choose your course

Beginner

RYA Powerboat Level 2

Learn to handle a powerboat safely and confidently.

Duration
2 days
Minimum age
16 years
Required experience
No previous experience needed
Course details & requirements — RYA Powerboat Level 2

This is the entry level course for anybody wanting to learn how to drive a powerboat. Undertaken on sheltered waters, it covers foundation skills including launching and recovery, boat handling, man overboard, coming alongside, anchoring, chartwork and navigation and is the ideal introduction to powerboating safely. It is also the minimum requirement for anybody wishing to join the Marine Club.

Skill Requirements: None

Min age: 16yrs (anybody under the age of 18yrs, must be accompanied on the course by somebody aged 18yrs+)

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Intermediate

RYA Intermediate Powerboat

Build your confidence in coastal navigation and passage planning.

Duration
2 days
Minimum age
16 years
Required experience
Coastal boat handling to Level 2 standard
Course details & requirements — RYA Intermediate Powerboat

This course builds on the skills gained on the powerboat level 2 course and aims to improve your confidence and boat handling abilities as you venture to more challenging waters. The course includes day passage planning, more advanced boat handling skills and cruising at planing speed.

Skill Requirements: Boat handling on coastal waters up to the standard of RYA Powerboat Level 2. It is also recommended that you have sound theoretical knowledge up to Day Skipper standard, a valid first aid certificate and hold a VHF Radio Operators Licence.

Min age: 16yrs (anybody under the age of 18yrs, must be accompanied on the course by somebody aged 18yrs+)

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Advanced

RYA Advanced Powerboat

Develop your skills for challenging passages by day and night.

Duration
2 days, including a night passage
Minimum age
17 years
Required experience
Driving ability to Intermediate standard
Course details & requirements — RYA Advanced Powerboat

This is aimed at leisure and professional boaters wanting to undertake more adventurous trips by day and night. It includes navigation at planing speed, weather and other aspects of skippering powerboats on more challenging passages in coastal waters.
 

Skill requirements: Driving ability up to RYA Intermediate Powerboat standard, knowledge of navigation up to at least Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory level. It is also strongly recommended that you hold a valid first aid certificate and VHF Radio Operators Licence.

Min age: 17yrs (anybody under the age of 18yrs, must be accompanied on the course by somebody aged 18yrs+)

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  • Fully equipped facilities

    We have top facilities including a fully equipped teaching room, a lounge and on-site eateries.

  • Stay in Menai Bridge

    We are based in the heart of Menai Bridge, with a vast array of Air B&B's, hotels and B&B's local to us for you to stay.

  • Showers & changing rooms

    We offer showers and changing rooms

  • Waterproofs provided

    We supply all customers with a full set of Rooster Waterproofs if they need them

  • Modern training boats

    We regularly update our teaching boats to ensure they are the best spec; we currently teach on x2 6.5m Rib Quests.

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