Powerboat Level 2 Course

Learn to drive a powerboat in just 2 days!

This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to to become a competent powerboat driver by day in familiar waters and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

This course can also be the first step on your journey to working commercially in the marine business.

Come join the fun!

The course focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. You’ll learn how to safely helm and crew the boat as well as getting an introduction to marine navigation.

At low speed you will safely bring the boat alongside a pontoon and learn to turn the boat in a confined space as well as heading out into the Beauly/Inverness Firth to conduct the planing speed manoeuvres of S turns, U turns and figure of eight, picking up a buoy and the crucial skill of MOB recovery.

The Level 2 course is ideal for:

  • Those new to boating who want to develop their base skills and,
  • Those who have some experience but who want to develop their skills and ensure they are approaching their boating the right way.
  • Those looking to hire a boat abroad and who require an ICC.
  • Those looking to operate commercially up to 3nm from a nominated departure point (NDP). (for more information on commercial endorsements see: What certificates/licences do you need to work commercially with Motor / Powerboats?

No prior boating experience is necessary.

The course equally suits those new to boating and those who have been boating for years.

Most people take Level 2 and bypass Level 1.

You do not need to already have Level 1 before you take Level 2.

9am-5pm each day with approximately 45 mins for lunch

Minimum Duration: 2 days

Minimum age 12 years old.

We are generally happy for a child over 12 to attend a course with a paying parent/guardian on our boats at any time – please call to discuss.

If you want a child of under 18 to attend on their own then they must attend one of our dedicated Children’s Courses see the Children’s Courses section

An International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is often considered as the international ‘boat driving licence’. It is usually required by countries/operators if you wish to use your own craft abroad or to charter one.

The RYA powerboat level 2 is the basic level course allowing you to rent a boat abroad once you have obtained your ICC boat handling license (International Certificate of Competence). You can find out more about the ICC here

What class of ICC can I get?:
Restricted Power (Coastal) – vessels up to 10m, Coastal – ICCs for vessels up to 10m are obtained via the Powerboat Scheme completing a minimum of the Level 2 course.

Inland – To obtain the ‘Inland endorsement’ you need to undertake an additional short online test – the ‘CEVNI’ test see here for more details.

Your ICC is valid for 5 years.

This course operates with a maximum of 3 students per instructor/vessel

The RYA Start Powerboating book or e-book is supplied as part of this course .

A photo certificate card is supplied on successful completion of the course.