RYA Powerboat & PWC Training
Elements Watersports is an RYA Powerboat and PWC Training Centre and the only training centre in NZ accredited to deliver the RYA Safety boat course.
All Elements Powerboat & PWC instructors are fully qualified and experienced, providing you with a high standard of tuition, either as private own boat tuition, or in groups of up to 3.
With the ever increasing growth of commercial regulations, be sure to talk to us about how we are able to assist you in training your staff to ensure you are meeting your MNZ requirements.
Our Power boat courses will help make you a proficient and confident boat driver.
Whether you want to drive small ribs, sports boats, or small launches, for fishing, waterskiing or wakeboarding, or become a support boat driver for safety cover at your local Sailing or Rowing club, or you require your ICC certificate for chartering overseas, Elements can provide the practical and navigational courses you need to increase your skills.
Elements professional instructors can take you through the Internationally recognised RYA Powerboat levels 1 & 2, Intermediate and Advanced courses, coaching you through choosing the right boat for your needs, pre trip boat checks, launching and retrieval, to coastal pilotage, navigation and advanced boat handling techniques.
Depending on your experience you can choose which level you take, Level 2 being the most popular.
The RYA Powerboat qualifications are essential for anyone thinking of working in the Watersports Industry here in NZ or overseas, or who are looking at working in the Super yacht industry.
You can also use these courses as a progression to the RYA certificates of competence and ICC which are recognised by maritime authorities worldwide.
The ICC is now available to NZ Citizens
The International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (known as an ICC) is now available to New Zealand citizens.
If you are planning to charter a sail or Powerboat in Europe and currently have boating experience but no international certificate the ICC is the cheapest and easiest way for your skills and knowledge to be recognised and the only certificate recognised by maritime authorities overseas other than the full RYA practical courses for sailing, motor cursing and powerboating.
ICCs are awarded following a short practical and knowledge assessment with us and can be conducted on your boat as own boat tuition or on our vessels.
Which countries require or accept an ICC?
22 of the 56 UNEC member nations have formally applied Resolution 40 (though some with various caveats). These should formally accept an ICC, namely: Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom. In practice however, many local police, harbour masters and other local authorities know of and accept an ICC as sufficient proof of competence even when there is no legal obligation for them to do so. The holder’s photograph and official wording translated into nine different languages on the certificate assist with its wide acceptance. We however make no guarantee that an ICC will be accepted by a particular nation or individual official. Travellers are recommended to gain clarification in writing regarding what certification is required before you go boating.
If you are in any doubt about which is the right course for you, discuss your reasons for taking part in these courses with one of the Elements staff and we can advise you of your best path to success.
All our powerboat courses are run on demand and are available Nationwide.
Tuition is provided for adults, however we can provide training for RYA powerboat certificates to children aged 14-16 years and they will be issued with an endorsed certificate.
All relevant RYA handbooks and log books can be purchased from Elements Watersports.
For more information on these courses call us now on 0800 486 729.
RYA Powerboat level 2 2 days $499
Catering for the complete beginner power boater, those completing their STCW courses for Yacht crew jobs offshore, Part 35 compliance and for those needing to up skill their current basic knowledge. Once you’ve completed this course you will be a self sufficient power boater aware of your own limitations.
RYA Powerboat Direct Assessments 3-4 hours $285
Catering for experienced powerboat operators who require an internationally recognised certificate of competence.
Pre- requisites: the candidate will have good powerboat handling experience and be able to demonstrate their knowledge and practical application during this exam of the following...
Preparing a boat, checking and securing equipment, Boat handling, Carrying out pre-start checks, engine starting and stopping, Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length kill cord at all times, Carry out low speed manoeuvres including turning in a confined area, effect of wind on bow and holding off, Demonstrate an awareness of the danger of flooding when going astern, Carry out high speed manoeuvres including S-turns and U-turns, Securing to a buoy, Approach, weigh and anchor correctly,
Leaving and coming alongside, Make fast alongside, Use springs, Leave - ahead or astern, complete a Man overboard including carrying out appropriate manoeuvre with awareness of propeller and approach and recover object from the water.
RYA Powerboat Intermediate 2 days $499
A course for those wishing to undertake short coastal passages. The course builds on the skills developed on the Level 2 course and provides you with the skills to confidently deal with all aspects and execution of short coastal passages.
RYA Powerboat Advanced 2 days $549
An excellent course for the power boater keen to develop a variety of their skills including night navigation, rough water handling and search techniques.
RYA Safety boat course 2 days $499
A course aimed at those who currently possess the RYA powerboat level 2 and who want to provide safety cover to fleets of dinghies, windsurfers, paddleboaders, kitesurfers or kayaks
RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course – PWC
Whether you need a certificate to work commercially in NZ or you are going on holiday and want to rent a PWC or even buy your own machine the RYA PWC course will give you all the skills you need to enjoy these fast and exciting machines. This course is designed for the complete beginner to experienced riders and is internationally recognised so you can use or hire PWC overseas.
RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course 1 Day $450
This great one day course takes you through: Launching, handling and recovery skills, passage planning and decision making, high and low speed riding skills, essential safety information, collision avoidance and orientation at sea.
Once you’ve completed this course you will be Self-sufficient in good conditions and aware of limitations of yourself and your craft.
Minimum age 12. Certificates for children aged between 12 and 16 will be endorsed to show that they must use PWs only under the supervision of a responsible adult.
This course can be run in conjunction with your RYA Powerboat Level 2 over two longer days saving you time and money.