Powerboat Courses
Whitefriars Sailing Club (WSC) is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Recognised Training Centre where we offer a range of RYA courses for both dinghy sailing and powerboating, as well as an accredited first aid course. The courses are aimed at WSC members and its affiliated groups, but we open certain training dates to non-members on application.
The RYA courses offer structured learning programs run in an informative, enjoyable and safe manner by instructors who are also WSC members.
Please browse the page if you are interested in learning to helm a powerboat, and email any questions you may have to the WSC Training team [email protected] .
Powerboat training courses 2026
- All courses run from 9am - 5pm.
- Buoyancy aids can be provided.
- Bookings can be made by members and non-members through the membership portal.
For more information about the scope and limits of courses please download a RYA powerboat summary of courses here.
RYA Powerboat Level 2
PBL2 is a two day course that is recognised internationally for powerboat handling.
Cost: WSC members £150 and non-members £275
Skill level: No previous experience required - you do not need to have passed PBL1 to sign up for this course.
Book through the Membership Portal.
2026 dates
- Sat/Sun 28th / 29th March
- Sat/Sun 18th / 19th July
- Sat/Sun 12th / 13th August
- Sat/Sun 12th / 13th September
WSC Club Safety Boat
A one day course, exclusively for members who wish to volunteer for Safety Officer (SO) duty at club events.
Cost: Free
Skill level: PBL2 is a prerequisite
Book through the Membership Portal.
2026 dates
- Saturday 18th April
- Saturday 1st August
- Saturday 10th October
For more information, please contact
Sailing courses: Chris Hargreaves (Chief Sailing Instructor)
Powerboat and safety boat courses: Pete Bone (Chief Powerboat Instructor)
Instructional opportunities and courses not listed: Emma Brisley (Training Principal)
For general enquiries: [email protected]