“The Instructor is a competent & experienced powerboat handler who has been trained to teach Powerboating up to the standard of the RYA National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2) under the supervision of the Principal of a RYA Training Centre” From the ‘Powerboat Instructor Handbook (G19)’

Who runs the course?
The course is run by a Powerboat Trainer with one Trainer per 3 potential Instructors. Trainers are chosen, assessed & trained by the RYA as being those able to run and assess Instructor courses. The course is additionally moderated on the last day by another Trainer, who adds real value by providing an alternative perspective on the scheme and ensures that the RYA Powerboat Instructor course has been delivered to the standards required.  To successfully pass the assessment candidates are expected to demonstrate their ability to the level of ‘CAN’ in all aspects of the Level 2 syllabus as described in the powerboat log book (G20)

For candidates taking their course with Mendez Marine the course price includes the pre-assessment. This is a 4 – 6 hour session to assess your current abilities with either a pass or action plan to allow entry to the Powerboat Instructors Course.

The assessment is generally run consecutively with the Instructor course.  However if you would like to take the pre-assessment a couple of weeks before the instructor course then please give us a ring.  Cost to be confirmed.

Alternatively if you just need the pre- assessment then you can book that at a cost of £125 on the same dates.

The Instructor course is 3 days.

For full details from the RYA website of the pre-requisites required to become a Powerboat Instructor click here.

If there are no dates in the calendar please contact the office.

The practical course is taught on our 7m Highfield Patrol rib, Swiss Too.  The classroom element is taught in the Mendez Marine Office or in our Classroom at Deacons Marina, depending on numbers