The West Midlands Region has a strong powerboat training team, consisting of Powerboat Trainers and Powerboat Instructors at various clubs across the region.

The region is overseen by a dedicated team of 4 Powerboat Trainers. The region currently has around 50 active Powerboat Instructors who support the West Midlands through their individual clubs.

Training and promotion of safe powerboat operations is an always evident culture of our operations. Every day powerboats are being used by private and commercial users across the region. High standards are expected by the RYA and with the support of the regional team these standards are instilled from the top.

Continuous development and updating is an essential part of our role and we seek to keep all of the current instructors fully abreast of the latest methods and ideas from the RYA. This page will hopefully share some of these ideas and help to support the existing instructor base and help them develop in their courses and teaching methods over the coming years.

- Level One (Inland and Coastal)

- Level Two (Inland and Coastal)

- Safety Boat (Inland and Coastal)

- Intermediate Course

- Advanced Course

- Powerboat Instructor Pre Entry Assessment

- Powerboat Instructors (Inland and Coastal)

- Inland Waterways Helmsman Certificate

- International Certificate of Competence (ICC)

- Honda Youth RIB Challenge

Latest Thoughts & Standards

Select an item below to find the latest Policy Changes / Good Practice Methods.

Kill Cord Policy

Fire Extinguishers on Boats

First Aid Kits

Level 2 Emergency Stop

Instructor Standards

Slow Speed Manoeuvring

Tips for Safety Boats & Asymetrics

Age Limits for Courses

Throttle Control

Articles of Interest

Download a PDF document which details who can teach each element of the Powerboat Scheme.

If you use your boat on the coast regularly, you can register your crafts details with the MCA safety identification scheme. You can complete it on line at

www.mcga.co.uk

or download this form and follow the instructions.

For a copy of the Coastguard Stations within the UK Waters Click Here

Do you know about GMDSS and its benefits? Download this briefing from the Maritime Coastguard Agency

Thinking of taking or using your powerboat / motor driven vessel abroad? If so have you got a PB L2 and an ICC? Download an ICC application form and apply for a certificate. NB You will need to have done the Powerboat Level 2 course first. Also consider if you want Coastal or Inland. If you choose Inland then you will also need to do the Cevni Test.

Read the RYA Wavelength magazine. Download a copy here.

Spring 2005, Winter 2005, Spring 2006, Winter 2006, Spring 2007, Winter 2007

Download your copy of the Pre Entry Skills Assessment which comes into force in Autumn 2008.

Download a copy of the Wavelength 07 article about the Pre Entry Skills Assessment

Instructor Revalidation Form

Commercial Endorsement Application Form

Running the Powerboat Scheme

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FAO All Clubs -

Please display the following text on your notice boards and section 2 on your Powerboats.

1. Top Tips for Powerboat Drivers

" Check Oil before starting the engine, and cooling jet after starting
" On safety boats with tiller steering, kill cords should be clipped to the buoyancy aid of the driver
" Always clip the kill-cord around something strong (e.g. your leg) and back onto itself - never rely on the spring clip gripping onto fabric
" Never put the kill cord around the wrist. It may slip off or you may take it off
" On establishing contact with someone in the water, the engine should always be turned off.
REMEMBER - the primary reason for wearing the kill cord is to stop the boat hitting you or someone else after the driver has fallen out.

2. Safety Boat Drivers

" Wear the kill cord securely
" Stop the engine when in contact with someone in the water
" Always beware of the propeller
" Look before you start the engine,
REMEMBER - the kill cord is to stop the boat hitting you or someone else after the driver has fallen out.

In view of this centres and instructors should ensure that students are aware of the CE Plate on new boats and the importance of the loading capacity of the boat in terms of weight and numbers of pasengers. It is vital that all understand the implications of overloading