| RYA Powerboat Level 1 | RYA Powerboat Level 2 |
| Pre-course experience | None | None. May be preceded by Level 1. |
| Assumed knowledge | None | None |
| Duration | 1 day | 2 days |
| Minimum age | 8, Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate. | 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed certificate |
| Course Content | Launching and preparing a boat, basic boat handling and returning to shore, background theory | All you need to know for self-sufficient poweboating at a basic level. Course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat |
| Ability after course | Able to drive under supervision | Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions: aware of own limitations and those of craft |
| Cost | £110.00 | £255.00 |
