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Level 2 Power Boat

Serious Experience. Seriously Good Fun

 

Train with professional instructors who’ve been there, done that—and trained the people who keep others safe at sea. Whether you’re brand new or brushing up your skills, we’ll help you build confidence and have a great time doing it.

Looking to get qualified and confident at the helm of a powerboat? Our RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is the perfect place to start.

Over two days, you’ll learn how to safely and confidently handle a powered craft in both harbour and coastal conditions. This is a practical, hands-on course with a relaxed, professional approach—ideal for beginners and those looking to sharpen their skills.

 

 

What makes our course different?

 

Decades of Real-World Experience
Our instructors aren’t just qualified—they’ve spent 15+ years on the water as commercial skippers, RNLI helmsmen, coastguards, and Royal Naval aircrew. You’ll be learning from the best.

 

A Serious Boat for Serious Learning
Train aboard a 7.8m RIB Craft powered by a 250hp Suzuki engine—fully kitted out with commercial-grade safety gear and modern navigation tech.

 

An Ideal Training Ground
Based in West Bay, we benefit from excellent pontoon access and a calm, uncrowded harbour—perfect for learning without pressure.

 

Fun, Focused & Confidence-Building
We believe training should be enjoyable and empowering. You’ll come away feeling more skilled and more confident, without the stress.

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Course Features

Duration:

2 days

Minimum Age:

12 years old

What You'll Learn

Low and high-speed handling
– turning in tight spaces, planning speed, trimming the boat

Coming alongside and berthing
– using pontoons, marinas and alongside vessels

Man overboard recovery techniques
– safe, effective approaches for real-world scenarios

Navigation & pilotage
– using charts, tides, and bearings to plan short coastal trips

Rules of the road (IRPCS)
– understanding right of way, lights, shapes and sound signals

Safety and emergency procedures
– including use of kill cords, lifejackets, fire extinguishers and VHF radio

Short passage planning and execution
– applying your skills in a mini real-world trip

Course Fee:

£320 one person booking

£620 two people booking

£895 three people booking

Ability after the course:

Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of craft

Booking & Payment:

Places can be secured with full payment

To book call 07399 105 104 or email learn@lymebayseaschool.co.uk

2025 Course Dates – West Bay

April

Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th – 1 place left

May

Saturday 10th to Sunday 11th – full

Saturday 24th to Sunday 25th – 3 places left

June

Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th – 3 places left

Saturday 28th to Sunday 29th – 3 places left

July

Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th – 3 places left

Saturday 26th to Sunday 27th – 3 places left

August

Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd – 3 places left

Monday 18th to Tuesday 19th – 3 places left

Saturday 30th to Sunday 31st – 3 places left

September

Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th – 3 places left

October

TBC

Private Courses

If you’d like a 1:1 or private course to accommodate you and/or your group, weekend or mid week, please get in touch!

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