RYA Powerboat Level 2
RYA Powerboat level 2 is great to have if you are a Deckhand on board a Yacht that have been assigned Tender Driving duties on a Yacht, the Chief Officer on board would need you to have a RYA Powerboat Level 2 License. This is mandatory in the Mediterranean when driving tenders for Owners and Guests and when it comes to senior Deckhands it is mandatory to have together with your Basic Safety Training and ENG1 Medical Certificate. The Powerboat Level 2 is a course issued by RYA.
Do you need Powerboat Level 2 to get a Yacht Deckhand Job?
The Bosun, Lead Deckhand and Senior Deckhands 100% have the Powerboat Level 2 certificate. If you are just starting out as a Deckhand looking for your job it is not always necessary, since you probably would have more senior crew driving the tenders. After 1-2 months on board your first Deckhand job, it would be good to re-invest your salary to get the RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate and start operating the Yacht Tenders.
The minimum certificates recommended for a Junior Deckhand are:
- STCW Basic Safety
- ENG1 Medical Certificate
- STCW Personal Designated Security Duties
- Passport
- Seamans Discharge book
- Professional Deckhand CV
What is included in the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Yacht Crew training 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. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low-speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planning speed, and collision regulations. The course can be taken on the coast and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.
During the RYA Powerboat Level 2 training you will learn:
- Launching and Recovery
- Boat Handling
- Securing to a Buoy
- Anchoring
- Berthing and Unberthing
- Man, Overboard Situations
Should all Yacht Crew have Powerboat Level 2 Training?
If you are a Stewardess, Chef or Engineer a Powerboat License on most Yachts will not be necessary. The license only needs to be held by the crew on board that will be driving the tenders in order to operate them legally. Each country has its own national Powerboat License, RYA is a UK license and the most common one. But there is a good chance another Powerboat license will be equivalent. If you have the budget and look to become a Deckhand it would be good to have the RYA Powerboat level 2 certificate.
Should I include Powerboat Level 2 when writing my Deckhand CV?
When a Chief Officer or Captain looks for new Deckhand to join, he might need someone with a Powerboat Level 2 license, if he does not have Deckhands on board having this already, it just makes his life easier on board knowing that all deckhand crew have got the license and it would look good on your Deckhand CV.When you book Deckhand Premium STCW Training we also write your Deckhand CV for you.
What is the best place to do RYA Powerboat Level 2?
There are several Training centers in the UK offering Powerboat Level 2 since it is a UK-license. Other Locations in Europe are:
- Palma
- Antibes
- Croatia
Can I get RYA Powerboat License with Yachtiecareers Deckhand Training?
We include the possibility to add get the RYA Powerboat Level 2 training and get the License to work on Superyachts as a Deckhand.
A Deckhand Story – Yachtiecareers Student
Fredrik Fiskerstrand wanted to join yachts from Norway where he was living and working. He booked the Yachtiecareers training with:
- STCW
- Personal Designated Security Duties
- YCA Deckhand Training
- Deckhand CV Writing
He secured his first job on a 90m Motor yacht MY Ectasea, despite not having completed his RYA Powerboat level 2 training. So, it is not always necessary for a Junior Deckhand starting his first job. Once completing the first month on board he used his salary to add the RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate to his CV and qualifications in his new Deckhand roles.
