
RYA Powerboat Course
Course Location
SPAIN
Course Duration
2 Days
The feeling of the wind in your hair on the open ocean, driving your own boat, is a feeling that is pretty hard to beat! This course enables you to rent out a small power boat anywhere in the world. You maybe wish to drive a RIB, have bought your first sports boat or need a certificate to drive a powerboat up to 10m - if you can answer yes to any of these questions then this internationally recognised two-day course is for you.
The Powerboat Level 2 is also known as the National Powerboat Certificate and provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.
If you want the chance to be surrounded by cetacean researchers and likeminded people who are passionate about ocean conservation, whilst being out on the clear and warm waters, reliable sea conditions and great weather in Tenerife, then this course is definitely for you. There is also the chance to see the resident species of Pilot Whale and Bottlenose Dolphin whilst out on the water.
By the end of this course you will have learnt:Launching and recovery
Boat handling
Securing to a buoy
Anchoring
Leaving and coming alongside
Man overboard drills
Pilotage
Steering in tidal waters
How to be a self-sufficient power-boater in the right conditions
How to be aware of your limitations and those of your craft
Students
Aspiring marine biologists
Divers
Anglers
Lifeboat crew
Offshore wind farm workers
Wake-boarders and water-skiers
Included in your course is the following:
Shared accommodation. Think cosy, comfortable and communal rather than a 5 star hotel. A €100 course discount is available if you would prefer to arrange your own accommodation. We can also provide camping/hostel options if you need to reduce the prices further.
Food (for full priced shared accommodation guests only): Half Board / Breakfast and Dinner included.
Transport: All transport within Tenerife during the course. Please note: This does NOT include airport transfers.
Equipment: All equitment is provided to successfully complete the course.
Courses 1 week or more includes at least 2 trips on the water in our Conservation Research Vessel
Mentorship: Each course participant will receive one on one mentorship as well as being involved in group learning. This is in addition to practical workshops. The mentorship doesn't end there; individuals will have access to mentors to further their understanding and knowledge on an ongoing basis. Participation in the course automatically joins you as part of our Global Citizenship network where you will have access to; newsletters, communication with the organisation, with the option to keep in touch with mentors.
Experiential learning programme: We believe the best way to learn is to get out there and do it for yourself. All of our courses have a strong experiential learning focus, meaning that you will receive hands on learning in the field alongside all the essential theoretical knowledge.
Essential daily reflection meetings, to build the information into your learning process. Reflection of the experience and learning from that day is the heart of experiential learning.
Global Citizenship Resource Centre: Access to our worlds first resource library to learn and help you to open your eyes to the world and see how you can be part of the conservation change we are trying to create.
Certificate of Completion: This is not an ‘attend-and-pass course,’ candidates will have to successfully pass an end of course examination to receive the qualification. There are three levels of certificate of completion; Pass, Merit or Distinction. For the PADI and RYA courses, you will also receive your respective accredited certificates.
Transferable skills to put on your CV broadening your career prospects; team work, clear communication, time management, wider reading, broader knowledge, practical application, experience working in another country with people from different cultures.
On successful completion of the course and dependent on the quality of participation, we are happy to provide a professional reference for any future job application.
Participating in the course means you are joining a wide network of people in your given field.
Global Citizenship Voucher: Each participant will receive a symbolic €50 voucher to donate towards whichever of our three focus areas they deem most suitable; climate change, plastic pollution, community action.
Career Pathways Session: Our team will help you to outline further career pathways you can take as your next steps after the course.
FREE workshop on working in marine conservation around the world.
The minimum age for this course is 12.
Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate.
We only run this course for under 16’s if the parent or guardian is also taking the course.This 2 Day Course ONLY €535 including accommodation & food.
or
€415 for the COURSE ONLY (provide your own food and accommodation)
Discounts are available for groups, families and course bundles, please contact us here for more information on pricing and discounts.

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Free Time Activities
We’re a work hard, play hard kind of organisation. Therefore, on top of your busy course schedule, we also provide the best possible, authentic and ethical experiences whilst in Spain
You can take part in a range of ecotourism activities such as:
Surfing
Paddle Boarding
Kayaking
Nature Tours
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Horse Riding
Cultural Experiences
Workshops
Wellness & Yoga
Caving
Ziplinning
AND SO MUCH MORE
Contact us HERE for additonal ecotourism activities