RYA Personal Watercraft Jet Ski Proficiency Training Course
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.
INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION
INTERNATIONAL SKIPPERS LICENSE
Traveling abroad and using or hiring PWCs normally requires the skipper to have a recognized certificate. We can provide the International Certificate of competence (ICC) for Personal watercraft (Jet Skis). Attending a qualifying RYA course will give you the certificate that allows you to register for the ICC.
COMMERCIAL BOATING
There are many rules and regulations concerning commercial boating. We can give you advice on boating related to.
PWCs
Powerboats
Motor Yachts
Sailing Yachts
Super Yacht Tenders
Vessels used for charter, diving, etc
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
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.
ADVICE FOR SUPERYACHT CAPTAINS & CREW
RYA PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SCHEME (JET SKI) ADVICE FOR SUPERYACHT CAPTAINS AND CREW
An Introduction
Superyachts now have the opportunity to become RYA Training centres and offer the Personal Watercraft Safety Certificate course to their guests, owners and crew. Upon successful completion of this one hour introductory course, the guest, owner or crew-member will be issued with a temporary Personal Watercraft/Jet Ski license that will permit them to use the Personal Watercraft on the yacht where the course was conducted. This license will be valid for crew, owners and yacht’s guests. The certificate is not transferable.
Follow our simple, yet informative step to step guide in becoming an on-board RYA Training Centre and you will be up and running your own Personal watercraft courses on-board your yacht in no time!
Why do we need this course?
Many ports, marinas and maritime authorities have band PWCs from operating due to the lack of knowledge and skill of the PWC drivers. Due to this bad press over the years for noisy, uncontrolled activity often involving inappropriate speeding. The RYA in conjunction with the MCA, Yacht owners and others developed this scheme to help self-police the sport. So each registered yacht can run a safe and exciting watersports programme. This also helps to avoid bad press for the yacht and guests either due to an accident or receiving fines from the local authorities.
How to become a RYA Superyacht Training Centre
In order to conduct the Personal Watercraft Safety course on-board your yacht you will first need to gain recognition from the RYA to do so. There will be certain procedures that will need to be put in place along with the production of a comprehensive Operations Manual stating how you intend PWC operations to take place from the yacht.
- Get one or more crew qualified as instructors.
- One of these instructors will become the chief instructor. He will have the knowledge to run the courses and assist with setting up operating areas and training programme.
- Apply to the RYA to become a centre
- Write up and train staff to meet your operating procedures, risk assessments etc.
- The RYA will send an inspector to assess your application. This inspector is also a guide to advise on the application and recommend alterations.
We will be pleased to advise you on the what you need. Fill out the enquiry form on the right or give us a call.
SAMSA POWERBOAT INFORMATION
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RYA POWERBOAT INSTRUCTOR COURSE
This 3-day course trains you in the various techniques and teaching methods required to instruct the RYA Level 1 and 2 syllabi. You will plan and run a number of classroom and practical sessions under the supervision of an experienced RYA Powerboat Trainer.
Entry requirements:
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 (Advanced and/or Safety boat recommended),
- First Aid
- VHF recommended
- A good all round boat handling ability and good theoretical knowledge.
- Pre-assessment, a RYA trainer will see if you are up to standard before attending the course.
Minimum age: 16
Course duration: 3 days
We will be pleased advise you on the course/s you need. Fill out the enquiry form on the right or give us a call.
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