2026 RYA Powerboat Courses
TSC run RYA PB1, RYA PB2 and RYA Safety boat courses throughout the year.
Interested in booking on a course?, or just want a bit more info, please get in touch by emailing powerboattraining@telfordsailingclub.co.uk.
RYA Powerboat 1 Course
The one-day RYA Level 1 Start Powerboating course is a fantastic practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats.
Covering launch and recovery, preparing the boat and crew, boat handling, picking up and securing to a buoy, leaving and coming alongside.
No previous experience is required and at the end of the day, you should be comfortable helming under supervision.
It’s also a great introduction for younger crew members, with a minimum age of eight-years-old.
| Course length | 1 day |
| Course format | Afloat |
| Required experience | None |
| Minimum age | 8 |
RYA Powerboat 2 Course
Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.
It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.
| Course length | 2 days |
| Course format | Practical course on the water |
| Required experience | None. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating |
| Minimum age | 12 |
RYA Safety Boat Course
This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities. It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying. It is strongly recommended that a member of the rescue crew should hold a first aid certificate (or should have experience of first aid).
| Course length | 2 days |
| Course format | Practical course on the water |
| Required experience | Should have a basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers. RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to this course |
| Minimum age | 16 |
Please email powerboattraining@telfordsailingclub.co.uk to take part