RYA Poweboat Level 2 and Safety Boat courses

To run all of the club’s training and racing safely, at least one "safety boat" must be present to watch for boats capsizing or sailors in difficulty. To drive a power boat at Llandegfedd the minimum qualification is the RYA PB2 standard, and the club offers powerboat courses for the sole purpose of providing the club with sufficient qualified safety boat drivers. All members who intend to become Instructors are also required to have the internationally recognised RYA PB2 qualification.

If you are not a club member, please contact Llandegfedd Watersports. They are a commercial organisation and will be pleased to help. See the RYA training website for full details of powerboat courses: RYA Training Overview

Llandegfedd Sailing Club offers three options on Powerboat courses to existing club members who sail. These are:

Powerboat Level 2 Direct Assessment

Many experienced members have driven power boats at other clubs, or have even owned their own. However, without a RYA PB2 certificate, we are not permitted to allow them to helm safety boats at Llandegfedd Reservoir. 

The Direct Assessment is for those who can already drive a powerboat safely, and is typically a half day course, using the Club's RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boat) and the Jenneau. Candidates will also have to provide evidence of the theoretical aspects of PB2. This "driving test" allows for some revision and supervision before the assessment. 

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RYA Powerboat Level 2 course

The Powerboat Level 2 course is designed to teach people who have never driven a powerboat the basic skills and takes two days. These skills include knowledge of powerboats, handling them on the water and on land, and safety procedures including the Collision Regulations.

As the qualification is necessary for the club to operate successfully, we only make a small charge for the courses. Of course, you will then be expected to perform duties as a safety boat helm rather than as "Race Officer" or "Assistant".

RYA Safety Boat course

This course is intensely practical, using the club's powerboats, dinghies and other craft to show how to handle them when they are semi-submerged and heavy. Rope work applicable to escorting and rescuing boats is also taught and assessed.

The Safety Boat course is scheduled at a time convenient to our instructors and candidates. We will also help fund candidate's fees at other sailing clubs and organisations if it meets the needs of the Sailing Club.

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Now what do I do?

Contact the Instructor team via email; PBI@llandegfedd.org.uk and add yourself to their list and negotiate a date. You will need to provide a passport sized photograph for the Powerboat certificate. The Power Boat qualifications are centrally held by the RYA and we register your new qualification for you. RYA membership is optional. 

Fees cover:

• All the elements of a RYA Power boat Course
• Logbook
• Assessment & cost of certificate
• On-Line registration of the Power Boat License with the RYA

If you want general training advice, please contact our Training Team training@llandegfedd.org.uk.