Fancy completing your Power Boat 2 Qualification?

Published 15:04 on 3 Jul 2026

Making Waves: A Weekend on the Water with the Powerboat School
The sun was shining and the weather conditions were perfect for a fantastic weekend on the water! On June 27/28th, our latest cohort of aspiring helms took to the water for the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course.
It was a packed weekend of blending high-speed thrills with the finesse of close-quarters handling. From coming alongside the pontoon to the art of the perfect man-overboard recovery, our students handled every challenge with steady hands and plenty of smiles.
Weekend Highlights:

• The Need for Speed: Once out in the open water, everyone got a taste of planing speeds, learning how to trim the boat for a smooth ride and execute those exhilarating power turns.
• Chart Chat: We spent time with the charts, ensuring everyone knows their buoys from their beacons and passage plan to ensure they know how to get home safely before the sun goes down.
• Lunch at Bradwell! When the plan for the day allows for a spot of lunch at Bradwell after manoeuvres in the Marina, then the opportunity needs to be taken.

A Huge Congratulations!
We are thrilled to announce that all participants successfully earned their certificates. Whether you're planning to use your new skills for safety boat duties, zipping out to a mooring, or just enjoying a day of coastal exploration, you're now officially ready to take the helm.
Interested in joining the next one? If you've been meaning to get your powerboat qualification. 
Last RYA PB2 Course of the year will take place on the weekend of September 26^th & 27^th - Go to the club website to book.
Whether you're a seasoned sailor looking to diversify or a complete novice, there's no better way to spend a weekend than learning the ropes (and the throttles) with us.
Questions or Queries Contact: rachael.humphreys@dabchicks.org
See you on the water!

Last updated 15:04 on 3 July 2026