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RYA Powerboat Instructor

If you’ve ever thought about teaching powerboating, this 3 day RYA powerboat instructor course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to teach the RYA Levels 1 and 2 powerboat courses. 

About the course

Before you join this RYA powerboat instructor course, you must first complete a 1 day pre-entry skills assessment. This is so we can assess your boat handling skills and ensure that you have experience at a standard similar to that of the Level 2 powerboat course. 

When you join the main 3 day course, our instructors will familiarise you with the structure and teaching methods of the Royal Yachting Association. You’ll learn how to prepare boats and equipment, how to plan and deliver effective practical and theory teaching, as well as how to assess students’ learning. 

After completing this course you’ll be able to teach the RYA Levels 1 and 2 powerboat courses at any RYA Recognised Training Centre. If you hold an RYA Safety Boat certificate, you’ll also be able to teach that course. 

Required experience

If you aspire to teach others, you’ll need to be an experienced powerboater with excellent communication and people management skills. 

Before you join this course you must:

  • be aged 16 or over
  • be an RYA member
  • have completed the pre-entry assessment
  • hold an RYA Powerboat Level 2 course certificate
  • hold a current first aid certificate 

Dates and times

Before you join this course, you must first complete a pre-entry skills assessment. 

Pre-entry skills assessment 

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Powerboat Instructor course 

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Prices

Before you join this course, you must first complete a pre-entry skills assessment. You can book either the pre-assessment or the main course separately. You can also book both together as a package for a discounted price. 

Pre-entry skills assessment 

Membership type

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Southampton Sports Membership

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£55

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Mayflower Member, Sports Pass or Non-Member

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£90

Powerboat Instructor course 

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Southampton Sports Membership

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£260

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Mayflower Member, Sports Pass or Non-Member

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£475

Booking a course

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Cancelling or rescheduling a course

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.

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7 days or more

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Full refund or reschedule to another date

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Between 48 hours and 7 days

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Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking

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Less than 48 hours

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No refund available

When we might cancel your booking

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.