RYA Powerboat Level 1-3 Training

The Powerboat Level 2 course (PBL2 course) is a two-day practical course aimed at both experienced and beginner boaters. On the course you will learn the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. The course aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. The course will cover all the topics listed below. RYA PBL2 COURSE TOPICS Personal/ Safety equipment Weather/ Tides Launching and recovery Layout of controls Boat Handling at low and planning speed Picking up a mooring buoy Coming alongside/ leaving a pontoon Turning in a confined space Man overboard Towing Rules of the road (On the water) Navigation and passage planning Aftercare and maintenance