National Powerboat Certificate

at UKSA, Cowes, United Kingdom

Upcoming dates

National Powerboat Certificate at UKSA: 2 upcoming dates from € 343.00.

5 Nov 2026 – 6 Nov 2026
  • 2 days
  • In person, Cowes, United Kingdom
  • 2 places available
5 Nov 2026 – 6 Nov 2026
  • 2 days
  • In person, Cowes, United Kingdom
  • 2 places available
  • Includes accommodation

About National Powerboat Certificate

Overview:

This entry-level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to helm a powerboat and is essential for handling the yacht’s tenders.

It focuses on low-speed close quarters handling, launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard recovery, an introduction to handling at planing speed and collision regulations. The course can be taken at an inland or a coastal location.

Prerequisites:

For the issue of a Powerboat Level 2 Certificate, you must:

  • be at least 12 years of age;
  • successfully complete approved Powerboat Level 2 Course.

NOTE: Powerboat Level 1 is advised if you have no watercraft experience.

Duration:

This is a practical course, normally run over a 2 day period.

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