Learning to drive a powerboat course at this centre in Brighton, West Sussex, gives you the RYA Powerboating levels one and two, allowing you to convert that to the International Certificate of Competence. This means if you own a boat abroad or want to hire a boat you can do with your licence to ride the waves!

Even if you haven't got yourself a fancy speed boat, this two day course is great fun and gives you all the basic teaching you need to be a masterful pilot. 

Over the two days you'll learn all about boating - from the excitement of high speed handling to the satisfaction of completing a manoeuvre well to coming alongside to dock or a practice Man Overboard recovery.

This school operates both rigid hull sports boats with inbound engine as well as RIBs and you'll be taught by fully qualified RYA instructors. Into the Blue also offers a wide selection of Zapcat experiences at different venues throughout the south of England, check our main Zapcats page for more details.  

Courses are taught over two consecutive days, usually 0940 to 1600. There is a maximum of three students to one instructor/boat.


Courses run weekly,  March to October variable start days, 0940 - 1600.


Min age 16. You will need to take suitable clothing for the weather, with flat-soled shoes which you don't mind getting wet. Shorts are suitable for summer; tracksuits and sweatshirts for cooler days. You will be provided with waterproofs and in summer you should wear sunscreen, glasses and a hat. You will need to bring your own towels.


The operator has a floating office and changing facilities in Brighton Marina with showers and toilets. As the activity is over two days, it's not suitable for spectators to watch, by anyone accompanying the boat driver will have plenty to do in and around Brighton and Hove.


Brighton has a full range of accommodation and the operators can give advice on where to stay.