RYA Powerboat Level 1

Our 1 day powerboat training courses are a relaxed introduction to motor cruising for beginners. There are no prerequisites, simply come along, learn a little and enjoy the experience!

An RYA Powerboat Level 1 certificate is awarded on successful completion of the course.

Solent based courses starting from Ocean Village, Southampton.

Prices are from £170 and include a packed lunch, fuel, mooring fees and use of classroom.

Courses run with a maximum student to instructor ratio (maximum 3:1). If you prefer the course to be run for just you and maybe your partner or friend this is also possible - call us for our private instruction rates.

The instructor for your course will be a fully qualified RYA Powerboat or Advanced Instructor.

What To Do Next....

Choose a Level 1 date from our schedule of dates and prices. Other dates may be available - please ask.

Simply call us to confirm availability and to discuss your requirements in more detail, then complete and return one booking form per person with a 30% deposit payment.

Once the full course fee has been received we will send a formal booking confirmation and Joining Instructions to you.

Other useful pre course information is provided in our Powerboat Courses - Preliminaries sheet

If you are a group of three people or more, please call us to discuss group discounts and dates.

Useful Pre Course Reading

It is handy to build up a small library of useful books and manuals covering seamanship, navigation and other specialist subjects such as weather. Please see our recommended list of reading and equipment.

The following books are particularly useful for RYA Powerboat Level 1 students

RYA Powerboat Handbook
RYA Powerboat Logbook

...and after Powerboat Level 1?

You will almost certainly want to come back for more RYA powerboat courses - we take many repeat bookings!

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course is the next step in terms of practical training so call us on +44(0)7977 459671 or +44(0)1253 853075 to discuss.

Consideration should also be given to the Basic Navigation and Safety Course or Day Skipper Shorebased Course to help develop your knowledge of navigation and seamanship.