Jet Ski Course

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RYA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE / Jet Ski / Superyachts

The RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency certificate is used all over the world by Superyacht deck crew, Yachtmasters, Stewardesses, charters, safety and rescue services. This training course gives a great introduction into safe driving for anyone using PWCs (Jet Skis) 🎿

Our one-day training course is the doorway to this exciting watersport. The course is mainly practical starting with an introduction to the main parts of the PWC and safety equipment and features. Later progressing to rules of the road and higher speed turns. This course is a great addition to anyone looking to work on Superyachts as deckhand or stewardess.

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

RYA Powerboat and PWC (Jet Ski) Instructors are in demand within the Superyacht industry and back home in Cape Town. The Super Yachts have a range of watersports toys for the guests. The PWCs (Jet Skis) drivers need a license in many parts of the world. Get ahead of the game with an instructor qualification you can train the yacht guests. If you have a year or full seasons experience and think you would like to get involved in instructing give us a call.

We can offer the full range of RYA courses, The Chief Instructor (Peter Daly) is the only Powerboat and Personal Watercraft Trainer in Africa. His 30 plus years of teaching and yachting/boating gives the center excellent leadership, offering clients the best training available.

RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Training Course

RYA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE / ICC

Our one-day training course is the doorway to this exciting watersport. The course is mainly practical starting with an introduction to the main parts of the PWC and safety equipment and features. Later progressing to rules of the road and higher speed turns.

Your RYA certificate can also have the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) for personal watercraft. We also offer the CEVNI (European inland waterways theory) test. The ICC is only available to people aged 16 years+, British and SA nationals can apply for this. Please contact us to confirm eligibility.

SAMSA training and exams can also be linked to the course. This allows you to enjoy personal watercraft in South Africa and with the RYA certificates most of the pleasure boating world.

Topics covered include:

  • Launching and recovery
  • Confined space maneuvering, Mooring
  • Man overboard procedure
  • Anchoring, Towing
  • Engine checks
  • High-speed handling
  • Collision regulations, Buoyage
  • Basic chart work, navigation, and Tides
  • Communication afloat
  • Emergency procedures

Entry requirements: None

Minimum age: 12, note SAMSA qualifications start from 16, however younger helmsman can operate pleasure craft under the supervision of an appropriate SAMSA skipper.

Course duration: 1 day – 09:00 to 17:00

Prices include: RYA Personal watercraft Logbook, Certificate (on successful completion), All Fuel, Tea & Coffee, loan of Wetsuit and Lifejacket for the course. Not included SAMSA additional training and exams.

Dates: We train 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. We have courses running every month and can fit in to your needs.

We will be pleased to advise you on the course/s you need. Fill out the enquiry form on the right or give us a call.

RYA Personal Watercraft Instructor Course

RYA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT PWC (JET SKI) INSTRUCTOR COURSE

The content is designed to empower good PWC drivers with the skills to instruct newcomers in this exciting watersport. The course delivers information on safe PWC handling, how to present theory topics, Practical teaching and how to assess and debrief clients.

This course is particularly important for Super yacht crew in the yacht Industry where PW licenses are required by their owner and/or their guests. This instructor qualification is ideal for the Deck crew looking to progress in the industry. It also means you may not need to scrub the decks so often if you are teaching and supervising the guests as they enjoy their time on your Yacht.

This three day instructor course is intended for those required to issue any of the RYA Personal Watercraft certificates listed below:

– RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency course

– RYA Introduction to Personal Watercraft Safety course (Superyachts Only)

The instructor course is run over 3 full days and will be delivered by an RYA PWC trainer. On the final day of the course you will be moderated by a second trainer. If however you are already an RYA Powerboat Instructor a one day conversion course is available that will certify you to teach the PWC courses.

Pre Course Requirements

To partake in this course we will require you to be over the age of 17, have completed the 1 Day PW Proficiency course, hold the RYA Level 2 Powerboat certificate, hold a valid First Aid certificate (STCW) and have at least one full seasons worth of PW experience.

We will be pleased to advise you on the course/s you need. Fill out the enquiry form on the right or give us a call.

Contact us today to book!