RYA Powerboat Level 2 (ICC) in Brighton

We are located at Brighton Marina. You will be sent the full address and postcode upon booking, but here is a guide to finding us:

• By Car: Approaching the marina from the A27 take the B2123. Turn right at first set of traffic lights, signposted Brighton Town Centre, Racecourse and Marina Village. Turn left at second set of traffic lights, pass the Racecourse and follow the signs for the Marina Village where there is free parking for 1500 cars in the multi-storey car park. From the car park you can either go across a linking bridge on level 6 or from the ground floor of the car park towards all the waterfront cafes and bars. Walk to the end of the boarded walk way where there will be a large ramp heading down towards the pontoons. We are the first set of pontoons on the right. Pontoon 6.
• By Bike: Brighton Marina has a bike share station which is either pay per minute or a yearly membership. For your own bike, racks are available on the main concourses of the pontoons. You must use the racks and not leave bikes on the pontoons otherwise Premier Marina will take them away.
• By Bus: Brighton and Hove bus service operates a number 7 bus approximately every 15 minutes 24 hours a day, from Brighton Town Centre (North Street or Queens Road), to the Marina Village.
• On Foot: Brighton Marina is a pleasant walk along the seafront from the centre of Brighton, it is 20 minutes walk from the main West Pier. During the summer you will also find the Volks electric railway operates along the front.
• By Train: The nearest main line station is Brighton with regular connections to Chichester, Portsmouth and London is under an hour away.
• By Air: Brighton is within easy reach of Heathrow and Gatwick international airports. Follow the A23 from Gatwick to Brighton. Shoreham airport is also available for private light aircraft.

Please bring with you:

• Be prepared for changeable weather, bring plenty of layers
• Quick drying clothes can be very practical, please avoid jeans
• Sunglasses, sunhat and suncream for summer months and woolly hats, thermals and layers for winter months
• Deck boots and non-slip deck shoes or trainers that don’t mark
• If you have your own waterproofs, please bring them, or you can borrow ours
• If you are worried or unsure whether you suffer from seasickness then pills and wrist-bands work well. Don’t arrive on an empty stomach and take tablets with breakfast if you have never been sailing on the sea before, sometimes the motion takes a while to get used to
• Money for lunch or a packed lunch

Important additional items:

• RYA Powerboat courses need a photo with the certificate so please bring two passport photographs
• If you require the International Certificate Of Competence (ICC) please note for non RYA members there is an additional certification fee

What not to bring:

• We only have limited lockers for putting valuables in, so please minimise these as much as possible

Yes! We offer weekday courses at a discounted rate. Please enquire via our live chat if you would like to book onto these dates.

The ICC is an internationally recognised certificate that proves your competence in operating a powerboat. It is required by many European countries for hiring or operating a boat. Once you complete the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course, you are eligible to apply for the ICC through the RYA.

No prior experience is necessary to take the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course. It’s designed for beginners or those with limited experience who want to improve their powerboating skills and gain certification.

You’ll learn a wide range of skills, including:

• Launching and recovering a powerboat
• Manoeuvring in confined spaces, such as marinas
• High-speed handling techniques
• Collision regulations (COLREGs)
• Man overboard recovery
• Anchoring, mooring, and towing
• Basic chart work, navigation, and buoyage
• How to use a VHF radio and emergency procedures

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course is a two-day course that runs from approximately 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. It includes both classroom theory and hands-on practical sessions on the water.

The course is divided into practical and theory sessions. You will spend time learning to handle the boat at both low and high speeds, practicing manoeuvres in the marina, and going out into open water for high-speed exercises. There is also a theory session covering passage planning, navigation, tides, and safety protocols.

The course is open to adults and children aged 14+. For those under 18, parental consent is required. It’s a great course for families or individuals looking to improve their boating skills and earn a recognised certification.

You will automatically qualify to apply for the ICC once you successfully complete the RYA Powerboat Level 2 course. However, the ICC itself is not automatically issued—you will need to apply through the RYA and provide a passport photo and your RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate.

There is no formal written exam, but your instructor will continuously assess your progress throughout the course. You’ll need to demonstrate proficiency in all the skills covered during the course to receive your RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate.

The ICC is required by many European countries if you wish to operate or hire a powerboat on inland or coastal waters. It ensures that you have demonstrated the competence needed to handle a boat safely, and it’s often requested by boat hire companies and authorities abroad.