Level 2 Powerboat Handling


This two-day entry level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

Courses can be taken either onboard a centre's boat or your own boat and you can enter at any level, provided you have the relevant experience beforehand. Be realistic when assessing your current experience and abilities and, if in doubt, discuss your requirements with us before booking your course.

This two-day entry level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. The course can be taken inland or on the coast and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.

When applying for an ICC please note:
• Coastal Powerboat Level 2 you can apply an ICC for coastal waters and power up to 10m.
• Inland Powerboat Level 2 you can apply for an ICC for Inland waters and power up to 10m as long as you successfully complete a CEVNI test.

Requirements & Outcomes:

Assumed knowledge:
•  None. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating

Minimum duration:
•  2 days

Minimum age:
•  12 years. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate.

Course content:
•  Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard, introduction to planing speeds.

Ability after the course:
•  Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of craft.

Stuart Parker
Principal and Chief Instructor
Email: stuart@nottsboattraining.com
Mobile: 07976 356688