RYA Powerboat Training
Meet Our Chief Powerboat Instructor Oonie Werngren
With over five years of training experience at Colne Yacht Club, Oonie Werngren has successfully guided more than 100 students to RYA qualifications. A lifelong sailor with countless hours on the water, Oonie combines deep practical knowledge with a friendly, safety-focused teaching style that makes every course enjoyable and confidence-building.
Training is carried out on our new 5.4-metre Highfield RIB, Tango 1 a powerful, stable, and responsive boat that provides the perfect platform for hands-on learning on the Colne.
| Course | Details |
|---|---|
| Powerboat Taster Session |
Duration: 2 hours Overview: A relaxed introduction to powerboating, including a trip down the river. Cost: £58 per person |
| RYA Level 1 Start Powerboating |
Aim: A practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats. Conducted in a Club RIB. Student Ratio: 3:1 | Duration: 1 day Content: Launch & recovery, preparation of boat and crew, basic boat handling, picking up and securing to a buoy, leaving and coming alongside, and man overboard drills. Minimum Age: 8 years Endorsements:
Cost: CYC Members £140 / Non-members £215 (£140 + £75 temporary membership) |
| RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling |
Assumed Experience: None Content: Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, coming alongside, man overboard recovery. Covers seamanship, low-speed manoeuvring, planing speed, and collision regulations. Qualification: RYA Powerboat Level 2 Certificate (basis of International Certificate of Competence) Training: Conducted in a RIB with a qualified RYA Instructor and full safety equipment. Tuition: 16 hours practical; 3 students per instructor. Format: Two consecutive days or five evenings (over five weeks) Minimum Age: 12 (under 15s must be supervised by a responsible adult) Cost: CYC Members £248 / Non-members £323 (£248 + £75 temporary membership) |
All courses are run by qualified RYA Instructors and follow current RYA safety standards. For further details or bookings, please email training@colneyachtclub.org.uk.
Last updated 18:12 on 20 May 2026