Master the Art of Seamanship
AAA Sea School
POWER BOAT LEVEL 2 (PBL2) COURSE
An entry-level powerboat course for anyone aged 12 and above, giving you the practical skills and knowledge to safely and confidently operate a powerboat of up to 10 metres during daylight hours. The course is suitable for complete beginners through to those with some boating experience, combining classroom learning with extensive practical training on the water.
• Duration: 2 days, approximately 16 hours of training
• 20% classroom theory and 80% practical training on the water
• Small class sizes for personalised tuition
• Location: Royal M Hotel & Marina, Abu Dhabi. Training takes place within the protected waters of Royal M Marina and the surrounding Abu Dhabi coastline.
• Preparing a vessel before departure
• Safety equipment and vessel checks
• Boat controls and engine operation
• Low speed manoeuvring
• High speed handling
• Coming alongside a pontoon
• Leaving and returning to a berth
• Man Overboard (MOB) recovery
• Anchoring techniques
• Basic navigation and buoyage
• Understanding weather and tides
• Collision regulations and safe boating practices
• Emergency procedures and incident management
• Qualified instructor
• Practical on-water training
• Classroom theory sessions
• Training vessel
• Safety equipment and lifejacket
• Course handbook and learning materials
• Light refreshments during the course
The course is ideal for complete beginners, boat owners, yacht tender operators, watersports enthusiasts, families wanting to learn boating safely, marine professionals and corporate clients. No previous boating experience is required.
• Small class sizes
• Modern training vessels
• Experienced instructors
• Premium training location at Royal M Marina, Abu Dhabi
• Practical, hands-on learning with real-world scenarios
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