Where?

Theory - At our office in Club Mykonos Private Resort
Practical - On our power boat on the Langebaan Lagoon

The aim it is to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. The course may be conducted in a variety of boat types, both planing and displacement, and the certificate issued will be endorsed to show the type(s) of boat on which the training took place.

Who is it for?

The RYA National Powerboat Certificate (Level II) is recognised by most European administrations for the operation of small craft like yacht tenders under 10m. Any yacht tenders outside the immediate vicinity of the mother ship would be well-advised to have qualified tender drivers. Obtaining this certificate at an early stage could make your CV stand out and enhance your job prospects.
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Ability after course

You will be certified to operate a yacht tender under 10m in foreign waters.

Syllabus

Section A – Practical:

• Launching and Recovery
• Boat Handling
• Securing to a buoy
• Anchoring
• Leaving and coming alongside
• Man Overboard

Section B – Theory:

• Types of craft
• Engines and Drives
• Siting of fuel tanks
• Routine engine checks
• Close down procedures
• Advice to inland drivers about coastal waters
• Use and Limitations of GPS
• Application of local byelaws
• Source of weather information

Qualification obtained

RYA Power Boat Level II Certificate

Course dates

The course is presented throughout the year.  Please contact us for course dates. If you have a group booking (3 - 5 or more people) we will try our best to accommodate you on your dates.

Course material

Each student receives the following which is yours to keep after the course:

• RYA Student Pack
• RYA Power Boat Log Book
• Complimentary Atlantic Yachting Cap
• Complimentary Atlantic Yachting T-shirt

Our training includes the following:

• Power Point Presentations
• Dividers (on loan or for sale)
• Plotters (on loan or for sale)
• Training manuals (on loan or for sale)
• Stationary (on loan)
• Pocket calculators (on loan)
• Foul weather gear (on loan)

Accommodation
 
Not included in the course unless you are doing it as part of a Career Course.  We can assist you in finding affordable accommodation in the area.

Food

Please make provision for your own breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Tea and coffee are available at the office ~ always welcome for a cuppa!

Course fees

Please contact us for high and low season prices as well as current specials. If you make a group booking (3 or more people), you qualify for a group discount.