RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency ('Jetski')

Confidence. Control. Exhilaration!

Whether you're brand new to Personal Watercraft (commonly known as ‘jetskis’) or have years of experience under your belt, this one-day, highly practical course is your gateway to safer, smarter, and more enjoyable adventures afloat. 

Fun fact: ‘jetski’ is actually a patented brand name! The correct term is Personal Watercraft, or PWC.

What to expect 

This course is very practical! We'll have you on the water asap, where you'll spend most of the day building practical skills from the ground up. We start with launching and recovery techniques, then move into low-speed familiarisation and handling techniques. We move onto to essential safety drills including man overboard recovery, towing situations and key navigation rules that keep everyone safe afloat (IRPCS).

Midday session

Over lunch, we introduce basic passage planning and navigation taking a #DigitalFirst approach, giving you the tools to chart your course with confidence. Then it’s back on the water to put theory into practice.

Afternoon thrills

We ramp things up with planing  speed and cornering techniques, helping you master control at speed while staying safe and aware. We dare you not to smile!

End-of-day essentials 

The course wraps up with guidance on craft recovery, corrosion prevention, and maintenance tips to keep your PWC performing at its best. If you look after your PWC well, it will look after you!