We are pleased to be offering RYA powerboat training courses, at all levels.
Courses can take place onboard one of our training Boats based in Hythe or onboard your own boat.

Whether you are looking to familiarise yourself with the boat controls or refresh previously gained experience, we can help you achieve your goal.

With our experienced and friendly instructors, we will ensure your safety at all times as well as making your course enjoyable and interesting. Whilst on your course there will be opportunities to visit some of the many beauty spots in the Solent.

Courses are run all throughout the year, during the week and weekends.

SYLLABUS

Aqua Waves Introduction to Power Boating
Half day course that assesses level of competence and gives a taster to what is involved with handling a Power Boat.

Level 1
Introduction to Power Boat Handling
A one day introduction to handling a powerboat.
A short theory session is followed by some practical experience on the
water. No previous experience necessary

Level 2
Power Boat Handling
Two days split between classroom lessons and going to sea, providing the
basic knowledge to be able to safely take a power boat out into coastal waters.
No previous experience necessary. The ICC can be applied for on successful completion of this course without
any further testing.

Intermediate Course
A two day theory/practical course covering the practical use of pilotage and passage planning by day on coastal waters, using both traditional and electronic navigational techniques. Candidates should be competent to the
standard of National Powerboat Certificate Level 2 and a basic knowledge of navigation.
A progression from Level 2; introducing pilotage, navigation and boat handling techniques for planning boats on coastal waters by day. Able to plan and execute short coastal passages by day.

Advanced Course
Course for leisure and professional boaters wanting to undertake more adventurous trips in small powerboats. Candidates should be competetant to the standard of the intermediate Powerboat certificate with a thorough knowledge of navigation and chart work to the level of the Day Skipper shore based certificate and are required to hold a First Aid and VHF operators certificate Includes pilotage, navigation and boat handling techniques for planning boats on coastal waters by day and night. Able to plan and execute coastal trips including return to a familiar port by night. Two days including at least one night navigation exercise.

International Certificate of Competence Test
A practical test taking approximately 2 hours giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities, in order to obtain your ICC. You will need to have previous experience of boat handling to the standard of the Level 2 syllabus to be able to successfully complete the exercises.