RYA Power Boat Level 2: STCW 10 Requirement

Start your career here with an ICC approved course. No experience needed.

STCW 10 Requirement

RYA Power Boat Level 2

This hands-on training provides everything you need to know for daytime cruising in familiar waters and serves as the essential qualification to obtain your International Certificate of Competence (ICC), allowing you to skipper vessels worldwide. Whether you’re seeking adventure on the open water, supporting other watersports, or starting a maritime career, the RYA Powerboat Level 2 is your crucial first step to becoming a competent and self-assured powerboat driver.

Core Boat Handling & Manoeuvring:

Learn to confidently handle the boat at both low and high speeds, including essential techniques for turning, securing to a buoy, anchoring, and leaving and coming alongside a pontoon or dock.

Essential Safety & Regulations:

Gain a thorough understanding of on-board safety equipment, how to act in an emergency, and the “rules of the road” at sea, including the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCS).

Man Overboard Procedures:

Master the crucial skills needed to effectively and safely recover a person from the water, a vital technique for any skipper.

Basic Navigation & Passage Planning:

Develop foundational knowledge of charts, tides, and basic navigation principles to plan and execute a simple daytime passage in familiar waters.

Launching, Recovery & Trailering:

Acquire the practical skills for the safe and efficient launching and recovery of a powerboat from a road trailer, along with considerations for transport.

Ready to take the helm? Booking your RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is simple and takes just a few minutes. Check our live calendar below for available dates that suit your schedule and secure your spot online today. Our courses are in high demand and fill up quickly, especially during peak season, so we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. If you have any questions or would like to discuss a private group booking, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team.

Course Duration

2-Days

Start and Finish Times

Start at 9:00 am on the first day, and finish by 4:30pm on the last day of the course.

Minimum Age

16 years

Course Format

On the water and classroom.

Course Highlights

  • Experienced Instructors: Learn from our passionate and certified RYA instructors.
  • Small Class Sizes: Benefit from personalized attention and maximize your learning.
  • Beautiful Location: Enjoy practical training in the pristine waters of the Sunshine Coast.
  • Internationally Recognized Certification: Gain a qualification respected worldwide.
  • Comprehensive Learning Materials: Access all necessary resources to support your studies.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfectly designed for anyone wanting to confidently and safely handle a small powerboat. It’s the ideal starting point for complete beginners with no prior experience, as well as for those who have some informal time on the water but lack official training. The RYA Powerboat Level 2 is also essential for aspiring or current boat owners who want to ensure they have the skills to keep their friends and family safe. Furthermore, it’s a must-do for anyone who needs the certificate as a prerequisite for their International Certificate of Competence (ICC) to go boating abroad, or for those who operate a club safety boat or a tender for a larger yacht. If you want the fundamental skills to be in control on the water, this course is for you.

What Are The Pre-requisites for RYA Power Boat Level 2?

  • None

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Basic

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$290

Pro

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$790

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Why choose sunshine sailing australia

With The Experience Comes Excellence.

Our school is an RYA foundational school in Australia, and has been teaching people to sail since 1995.  With 29+ years of experience, and over 15K sailors trained, we know a thing or two about sailing.  

Lowest Student / Instructor Ratio

We are the only RYA school in Queensland that has a 4:1 Student to Instructor ratio as standard. What does this mean for you? This means more room on the boat, no sharing beds, and more time for instruction. You are getting more training for the money than any other school.

Instructors Dual RYA/ASA Certified

Our instructors are not only experienced sailors but also hold dual certifications from both the RYA and ASA, the two largest sail training organizations in the world. You can rest assured knowing that you will be learning from highly qualified instructors.

Queensland's Premier Catamaran Sail Training

We are the leading RYA catamaran training center in Queensland, offering more RYA courses on catamaran than anyone else. If you want to buy, charter, or sail a catamaran, we are the school that will help you increase your abilities so you can maximize your adventure.

You Become Part of Our Community

We have a strong sailing community of past and current students. Many have boats that love to have crew aboard for a daily, weekend, or somethings longer trips. We love to get together and have BBQ’s, concerts, and flotillas. What an amazing community you could be a part of, you will be welcomed with open arms.

No Sharing Beds w/Strangers

We know this might be something that would be a given, but it isn’t.  Most schools require students (strangers) to share a bed, often with a piece of cloth or a board between them.  We do not believe you should have to pay extra to have your own bed.

What our past students have to say!

COURSE SYLLABUS

The Competent Crew course introduces the complete beginner to cruising and teaches personal safety, seamanship and helmsmanship to the level required to be a useful member of crew of a cruising yacht.

  • Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails
  • Sail Handling
  • Ropework
  • Fire precautions and fighting
  • Personal safety equipment
  • Man overboard
  • Emergency equipment
  • Manners and customs
  • Rules of the road
  • Dinghies
  • Meteorology
  • Seasickness
  • Helmsmanship and sailing

Living onboard throughout the course, each night is spent in a new place, allowing you to experience the delights of a real cruise. You will visit many of the quiet bays, anchorages and yacht harbour’s of Moreton Bay, Southeast corner of Queensland or the Whitsundays (depending on chosen course) and in the evenings there is time to relax and reflect on the events of the day.

Whether you prefer the stability and spaciousness of a catamaran or the traditional experience of a monohull, our RYA Day Skipper course offers options to suit your sailing style. Explore our RYA Day Skipper on a Monohull or embark on the adventure with our RYA Day Skipper on a Catamaran to gain the skills and confidence needed to skipper your chosen vessel.

SLEEPING & EATING

Accommodation: HAVE YOUR OWN SPACE AS STANDARD OPTION! We are the only company in Queensland providing your own space to sleep as standard.  You do not have to pay extra for the no “no snuggling with strangers option”. No more cramming into the berth with a stranger, you will have your own space to sleep.  Examples of your own space would be single bunks, or on the saloon bed.

Food and Dietary

Food is included in the price of the course, aside from one evening meal ashore at a local yacht club or restaurant. We will accommodate your dietary preferences including gluten free, vegan/vegetarian, lactose free, etc. You will receive a link to nominate your dietary preferences shortly after booking in for the course.