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RYA Powerboat Instructor (PBI) Course Newark Nottinghamshire

Become a Qualified RYA Powerboat Instructor

Take the next step in your boating career with the RYA Powerboat Instructor Course at Nautical Training. This internationally recognised qualification allows you to teach RYA Powerboat Level 1 & 2 courses anywhere in the world.

Whether you’re aiming to work commercially, instruct part-time, or enhance your own boating knowledge, this course provides the skills, confidence and certification you need.

Why Train with Nautical Training?

• One of the UK’s most experienced RYA training centres
• Delivered by highly active Instructor Trainers
• Strong reputation for developing confident, employable instructors

We don’t just help you pass — we help you become a great instructor.

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What is the RYA Powerboat Instructor Course?

The RYA Powerboat Instructor (PBI) qualification enables you to teach:

• RYA Powerboat Level 1
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• RYA ICC Direct Assessment
• RYA Safetyboat (if you hold the Safetyboat Award)

It focuses on teaching techniques, student management, and safe course delivery, rather than improving your boat handling (you should already be competent before attending).

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PBI Course Overview

• Duration: 4 days including the Skills Assessment on day 1
• Location: Nautical Training Newark
• Course Times: Typically 09:00 – 17:00
• Maximum Candidates: RYA Powerboat Instructor training takes place with 2-6 candidates on the course. The RYA does not sanction 1:1 Instructor courses. There will be up to 3 candidates per boat.

Powerboat Instructor Course Content

During the course, you will learn how to:

• Deliver effective classroom and practical briefings
• Demonstrate key Powerboat Level 2 skills
• Manage students safely on the water
• Structure and run RYA courses
• Provide clear, constructive feedback
• Handle common teaching scenarios

There is continuous assessment throughout the course rather than a final exam.

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PBI Entry Requirements

To join the course, you must hold/have;

• RYA Powerboat Instructor Skills Assessment, completed on the first day of this package (essential)
• RYA First Aid Certificate or equivalent (essential)
• RYA Powerboat Level 2 (essential)
• RYA Essential Navigation (desirable)
• RYA SRC (desirable)
• 5 years experience powerboating or one season full time (essential)
• Minimum age 18 years
• Familiarity with a range of craft and significant practical experience beyond Level 2
• RYA Membership

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Powerboat Instructor Course Preparation

Before attending, you will need to:

• Be confident in all Level 2 skills
• Read the RYA Powerboat Instructor Handbook (available to buy from us when booking the course)

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What Happens After the Course?

Once qualified, you can:

• Teach at RYA recognised training centres worldwide
• Work as a freelance or full-time instructor
• Progress to Advanced Powerboat Instructor
• Build a career in marine training

Many of our graduates go on to instruct at Nautical Training and beyond

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What is included on the PBI Course?

• 1 day Powerboat Instructor Skills Assessment and the 3 day PBI course itself
• 4 days of training/assessment including moderation day on day 4 with a second trainer
• Use of our powerboats
• Fuel
• Loan of a life jacket
• Free Parking
• Tea & Coffee

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What is not included on the PBI course?

• Wet weather gear (£5 per day to hire)
• Lunch