Powerboating Courses
Ideal for short passages and exploring your local waters, make the most of your time afloat with our powerboat courses
About this category
Powerboating offers the best of both worlds, the leisurely pace of a gentle cruise and the thrill of zipping across the open water. RYA training will give you the confidence and skills to handle the boat safely and make the most of your time on the water, whatever your pace.
As well as courses for recreational boaters, RYA powerboat certificates are also used by professional open boat skippers who need to prove their competence or require professional qualifications for work.
So whether you use powerboats for leisure, work, or in connection with another activity such as sailing or rescue, we have a course for you. Find out more about our powerboat courses below.
Upcoming practical course dates
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course
• 12–13 December 2026
• 30–31 January 2027
• 27–28 February 2027
• 27–28 March 2027
• 24–25 April 2027
• 29–30 May 2027
View availability and book RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course
RYA Powerboat Level 1 Course
• 11 December 2026
• 29 January 2027
• 26 February 2027
• 26 March 2027
• 23 April 2027
• 28 May 2027
View availability and book RYA Powerboat Level 1 Course
RYA Safety Boat Course
• 19–20 December 2026
• 23–24 January 2027
• 20–21 February 2027
• 20–21 March 2027
• 17–18 April 2027
• 22–23 May 2027
