



This is a 1:1 Course.
The course runs from 9am to 5pm on the day.
Powerboat 2 is a 2 day course run on consecutive days unless agreed in advance.
Please be there at least 15 minutes before to complete the paperwork.
There are toilets and a shower on site if required.
Please see the location in the drop pin below.
https://maps.apple.com/?ll=50.804134,-0.545181&q=Dropped%20Pin&t=h
Or what3words location:
https://w3w.co/fancy.decent.flat
You can collect the course text book before the start of the course or on the day.
FOR ALL WATER BASED COURSES Please bring with you:
2 passport sized photos
lunch & snacks (hot drinks are provided)
a change of dry clothes and towel
a coat /dryrobe or something warm to put on between water sessions
Suncream/ hat/ sunglasses if it's sunny but nothing valuable as they may be lost overboard
Wetsuit or drysuit if it's cold
Wetsuit boots or old trainers that won't mind getting wet!
Wetsuit hire is £5 per day (payable on the day)
Provides the essential skills and background knowledge needed to become a competent and confident powerboat driver. It is the qualification required to apply for the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) and is widely recognised in the UK and abroad.
No previous experience is necessary and you do not need to have completed Powerboat Level 1 to take this course, making it suitable for complete beginners as well as those wishing to improve and formalise their skills.
The course focuses on practical boat handling and seamanship, including low-speed close-quarters manoeuvring, coming alongside, and man overboard recovery and an introduction to driving at planing speed, safe turning and boat control, along with collision regulations and basic navigation to ensure safe operation around other vessels.
All the training is completed on our top of the range RIBs with Sat Nav & brand new engines.
Training is tailored to every individual—whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build confidence and refine your skills. Expect a supportive, relaxed environment with a strong focus on safety, seamanship, and getting you confidently out on the water.
No previous experience is necessary.
Please let us know if any of the following apply?
☐ Have you had evidence of Ischaemic heart disease or have undergone heart surgery?
☐ Are you liable to epileptic seizures or sudden disturbances of the state of consciousness?
☐ Do you suffer problems with heart rhythm, or have a disease of the heart or arteries?
☐ Do you have abnormal blood pressure that is not well controlled with drugs?
☐ Do you have diabetes?
☐ Have you had a stroke, or unexplained loss of consciousness?
☐ Have you had a severe head injury with continuing impairment?
☐ Do you suffer from Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis or neurological conditions?
☐ Have you got a respiratory condition e.g. asthma?
☐ Are you being treated for psychological or any mental health issues?
☐ Have you had an alcohol or drug dependency problems?
☐ Do you have profound deafness or any other impairment which affects your ability to communicate clearly on the radio/telephone?
☐ Do you have any visual impairment that would prevent you from seeing objects and hazards such as tunnel or double vision?
If you have any of the above conditions, it does not exclude you from completing the course but please ensure we are aware of any potential medical issues.
Why Choose Seahorse Marine School
Join a friendly, 5★ rated team based in Littlehampton delivering professional RYA training in powerboating, jetski (PWC), and shore-based courses like SRC (VHF radio). With decades of combined experience on the River Arun, Seahorse offers a unique mix of real-world knowledge, local expertise, and hands-on learning.
Training is tailored to every individual—whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build confidence and refine your skills. Expect a supportive, relaxed environment with a strong focus on safety, seamanship, and getting you confidently out on the water.
What sets Seahorse apart is the depth of instructor experience. Led by Richard, an RNLI lifeboat crew member with over 30 years of local knowledge, the team brings genuine operational expertise—not just textbook teaching. Across the instructors, you’ll benefit from a blend of rescue experience, technical knowledge, and a calm, encouraging teaching style.
With top-quality equipment, a prime harbour and river location (allowing training in a variety of conditions), and consistently excellent reviews, Seahorse Marine School is a trusted choice for high-quality, practical RYA training.
* The course runs from 9am to 5pm over 1 day.
* There are toilets and a shower on site if required.
* You can collect the course text book before the start of the course or on the day.
* Free parking on site.
* Lifejackets are included.
* RYA‑qualified instruction
* Boat, fuel, and safety equipment
* RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate on successful completion
* Hot drinks are provided
FOR ALL COURSES Please bring with you:
2 passport sized photos
lunch & snacks (free hot drinks are provided)
a change of dry clothes and towel
a coat /dryrobe or something warm to put on between water sessions
Suncream/ hat/ sunglasses if it's sunny but nothing valuable as they may be lost overboard
Wetsuit or drysuit if it's cold
Wetsuit boots or old trainers that won't mind getting wet!
Wetsuit hire is £5 per day (payable on the day)
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Littlehampton
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