Powerboat Training
Learn how to drive or crew a Powerboat
As a volunteer-run club we need members to ensure that we have adequate safety boat cover. Therefore, we offer training to members giving them the skills and confidence to drive powerboats. Its a useful qualification for sailors to have - and it's great fun too!
RYA National Powerboat Certificate (Level 1/2)
This course is designed to teach you the basic skills and knowledge to become a competent powerboat driver. You'll mainly be taught in planing craft. No previous experience is needed.
Please note that this course is run for Members only.
The course content includes launching and recovery, boat handling at low and high speed and seamanship skills such as man overboard. Certificates at Level 1 or 2 are awarded at the end of the course at the discretion of the lead Instructor.
The Level 2 Certificate is the minimum club requirement to enable members to drive club powerboats whilst on rescue duty. This certificate also forms the basis of the test for the International Certificate of Competence required by drivers of powerboats in many other countries.
The age requirement for this course currently is a minimum of 16 years of age.
Course dates:
| Course | Dates | |
| RYA National Powerboat Certificate (Level 1/2) - PB2_C1 | 8th | 9th March 2025 | |
| RYA National Powerboat Certificate (Level 1/2) - PB2_C12 | 31st May | 1st June 2025 | |
| RYA National Powerboat Certificate (Level 1/2) - PB2_C13 | 20th | 21st September 2025 |
Course Fees:
The course cost for members is £80. This is heavily discounted compared to commercial centres to encourage members to gain this important qualification. This includes all training material plus online registration of the certificate.
If you would like to reserve a place on one of these courses, please go to our Reservations page.
If you have driven a powerboat but do not have a PB2 qualification we can offer a Direct Assessment half day where you can demonstrate your skills to an instructor and may be awarded the qualification.
If you have any questions about the PB2 course or a Direct Assessment, please contact Matt Smith.
SHSC Safety Boat Course
This one-day course is designed to teach you the basic skills and background knowledge to become a competent safety boat driver at Staunton Harold Sailing Club. Youll be taught in the clubs fleet of powerboats and will be working at recovery of the clubs training dinghies craft. You will need to hold a PB2 qualification to take part, with ideally 1 years experience of using the clubs powerboats (less if you have volunteered regularly) since your PB2 course, PB2 assessment or PB2 refresher.
Please note that this course is run for Members only. This course does not attract RYA certification. The age requirement for this course currently is a minimum of 16 years of age. The course cost for members is £0 for 2025.
If you would like to reserve a place on one of these courses, please go to our Reservations page.
If you have any questions, please contact Matt Smith (Sailing School Principal) at principal@shsc.org.uk.
Course dates:
| Course | Dates | |
| SHSC Safety Boat Course | 12th July 2025 |
Last updated 10:16 on 16 January 2025
