Skill Development
Powerboat Practice Days
Focused time on the water to consolidate skills and build confidence after your course.
Book a Practice DayDuration
Half-day (3 hrs) or full-day (5 hrs)
Course Cost
£120 half day · £180 full day
Experience Required
Minimum: Powerboat Level 2 with Marine Action
What's Included
- Tuition
- Fuel
- Parking
How Practice Days Work
Practice days are open to students who have completed at least RYA Powerboat Level 2 with Marine Action. They are designed to help you keep skills fresh and build confidence without the structure of a formal syllabus.
At the start of the session we'll agree what you want to focus on – anything from close-quarters manoeuvring to man overboard drills or higher-speed handling – and shape the day around those priorities.
Typical Focus Areas
- Close-quarters manoeuvring and marina work
- Coming alongside and leaving pontoons confidently
- Mooring, anchoring and picking up moorings
- High-speed turns and rough-water handling
- Man overboard recovery and emergency drills
- Refining passage plans and pilotage you design yourself
Keep Your Skills Sharp
Book a practice day to turn theory and certificates into relaxed, confident boat handling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can book practice days?
Practice days are available to students who have completed at least RYA Powerboat Level 2 with Marine Action.
Do practice days follow a set syllabus?
No – they are flexible sessions focused on the skills you want to develop. We will agree priorities with you at the start of the day.
What are the session options?
You can choose a half-day session (around 3 hours on the water) or a full-day session (around 5 hours on the water).
What is included?
Tuition, fuel and parking are included. Lunch and drinks are not provided.
How many people are on a practice day?
We generally keep the same ratios as our standard courses – up to 3 students to 1 instructor on each boat.
Can we use our own boat?
Yes – in many cases we can run practice days on your own vessel. Please contact us to discuss suitability and pricing.