RYA Intermediate Powerboat (Day Cruising)

This is an intermediate level course for powerboat drivers who already have some basic skills, knowledge and experience. To join this course you must hold the RYA Level 2 National Powerboat certificate, with coastal endorsement. We also strongly recommended that you have: 

• current first aid and VHF/SRC operator's certificates 
• knowledge to the level of Day Skipper theory 

After completing this course, you’ll be able to safely plan and execute short coastal passages by day. 

Intermediate Powerboat courses are run on a maximum ratio of 1 instructor to 3 students.

What to bring with you

• warm clothing
• comfortable closed-toe shoes
• lunch and snacks
• water bottle
• sunscreen and sunglasses
• hat
• gloves
• head torch
• your powerboat logbook

What we provide

• boats (6.5 metre Gemini RIBS)
• life jackets
• waterproof jackets and trousers
• certificates

All courses are taught on a Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm.

2024

• 27 and 28 July
• 7 and 8 September

2025

• 15 and 16 March
• 24 and 25 May
• 18 and 19 October

Our courses are available to everyone, but Southampton Sport members can book at a discounted rate.

Book your course online

You can also:

• book by phone: +44 (0)23 8059 2119
• book by email: southamptonsport@southampton.ac.uk
• book in person at Jubilee Sports Centre

You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sports Centre. Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.

We might need to cancel a booking if:

• the weather means we cannot safely run a course
• staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered
• we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio

If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.