RYA Powerboat Level 2

A two-day course providing the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat.  This is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.

ABOUT THE COURSE

€585 including Assessment and certificate - No hidden examinations costs like other companies

2 Days Practical onboard 8metre RIB with 300hp Outboard

We are based in Barcelona, in Marina Port Vell

Course taught in English

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course in Barcelona, Spain

Take your RYA Powerboat Level 2 course in Barcelona, one of Europe’s premier powerboating locations, and train on a high-performance 8-metre RIB with a 300hp outboard—ideal for professional-level handling and real-world conditions.

Operating from one of Barcelona’s best marina locations, this course offers immediate access to open water, busy harbour traffic, and varied coastal conditions, providing the perfect environment to develop confident, precise boat handling skills. You’ll learn high-speed manoeuvring, close-quarters handling, man-overboard recovery, navigation basics, and essential safety procedures.

This course is particularly suited to superyacht crew, private boat owners, and those seeking a powerboat licence for charter or insurance purposes. Training on a powerful RIB ensures skills transfer seamlessly to larger tenders and performance craft, giving you confidence and credibility on the water.

Led by experienced RYA-qualified instructors, the RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate is internationally recognised and often required for yacht crew employment, boat ownership, and bareboat chartering worldwide.

Train seriously, qualify properly, and enjoy world-class conditions—Barcelona is the ideal place to earn your RYA Powerboat Level 2 licence.

  • Safety equipment onboard
  • Pre departure checks
  • Weather and tides
  • Charts, navigation and understanding your local area
  • Berthing in marinas, mooring on buoys and close quarter handling
  • Planing speed manoeuvres and crew safety
  • Person over board recovery and prevention
  • Planning and executing a trip using electronic and paper charts
  • Collision regulations
  • Dayshapes, night lights and buoyage

How long is the licence valid?

Your licence will be registered with the RYA so the is always a record, there is no revalidation required.

Can I hire a boat using the licence?

Yes, plus you can also gain the International Certificate of Competence(ICC), this is just a paperwork exercise as you gain for the ICC with your level 2 licence.

What type of boats can I drive?

The course is for day boat use in the daytime in familiar waters. Once you have gained some more experience and want to venture further afield we hope you will come back to us to do the Dayskipper course!

Is it possible to use this license commercially?

With the Powerboat Level 2 you can upgrade it to a commercial license with a Medical, STCW ,VHF license and Dayskipper theory

Is it useful for working on Super Yachts?

If you are looking to work on Super Yachts especially as Deck crew with is essential license, you should also consider the Personal Watercraft instructors course too

  • Passport Photo for the licence
  • Lunch money or packed lunch, there are plenty of local places to get a bite
  • Small bag with extra layers, there is storage on the boat
  • Non slip or trainer style shoe
  • Sun block and hat for those sunny days

Book Your Course – 2 days 10.00 till 17.00

star rating  Really excellent. Lovely staff, professional. Stopped so we could have a swim as well. Highly recommended.

Tim A
August 1, 2020

star rating  Excellent level of educational program. Beautiful staff. All 2 days of course we're very informative and super interesting. A lot of new and very useful things you can learn through... read more

Yurii_Lapko
October 26, 2019

star rating  Our family had the best sunset cruise our Captain, Faith was incredible and Lily our first mate was so kind and fun. Do not miss this incredible cruise worth eve

JMZ7
August 1, 2021