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RYA Powerboat courses

From beginner to expert, Essex Outdoors Bradwell is a leading provider of Royal Yachting Association powerboat qualifications for all levels.

Pick up the pace – with a choice of Royal Yachting Association (RYA) powerboat courses in Essex. If you need to provide safety boat cover, operate a powerboat as part of your job, or just use one for fun in the UK or abroad, we have a course for you. Gain the knowledge and experience to enjoy these great crafts safely as you progress through the levels – advancing all the way to instructor if you like.

RYA Powerboat Training Centre on the Essex coast

Our RYA Training Centre at Bradwell Waterside, on the picturesque River Blackwater Estuary, is the perfect spot to hone your skills. Take to the water in our commercially licensed, high speed Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) and learn from our experienced and knowledgeable instructors.

While we can’t predict the unexpected, we can prepare you for it. From sheltered inshore waters to choppier tidal estuaries, we’ll ensure your skills are revved up and ready to go.

From operating Marine radios to Safeguarding, we also provide a full range of RYA Shore Based training to compliment our RYA Powerboat courses.

Really knowledgeable instructors and a great location for learning to use powerboats on tidal waters – highly recommended


Mr Brown – Level 2 Powerboat

RYA Powerboat Courses at Essex Outdoors Bradwell

RYA Level 2 Powerboat

This two day, introductory powerboat course provides all the basic skills and background knowledge needed for beginners to confidently operate a powerboat.

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RYA Intermediate Powerboat

This two day course that builds upon the RYA Powerboat Level 2 and provides candidates with the skills to execute short coastal passages by day.

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RYA Safety Boat

This two day RYA Safety Boat course equips experienced individuals with the skills required to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft.

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RYA Powerboat Instructor Skills Assessment

The PBI Skills assessment is a pre requisite for the RYA Powerboat Instructor course. Please note this is a one day training and assessment course.

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RYA Powerboat Instructor

The Powerboat Instructor course is designed for any experienced Powerboat Helmsman who is looking to teach the RYA Powerboat Scheme.

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RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities

Skippers will learn to understand their responsibilities to Vessel, Crew and Passengers – requirements for RYA/MCA Certificates of Competence.

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