The RYA Jet Ski (PWC) Proficiency Course

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This course is designed to make you a confident, safe and capable jet ski rider; whether you’re completely new to personal watercraft or looking to improve your skills. With a strong focus on practical water based training, you’ll develop essential handling techniques while also covering key theory topics such as weather, tides, navigation, and collision regulations—helping you make informed decisions about where and when to ride.

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Training is delivered through a combination of hands-on riding and supporting shore-based instruction, ensuring skills are built progressively and with real world relevance. The course is suitable for all abilities and requires no previous jet ski experience.

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Upon successful completion, you’ll receive the RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency Certificate, widely recognised in the UK and internationally. The certificate is often required by marinas, harbours and insurers. It can also be converted to an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) if needed.

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Duration: 1 day (09:15 – 17:00)

Minimum age: 12 years(Ages 12–17 must be accompanied by an adult also participating on the course)

Previous experience: None required

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Location:

Based at Port of Poole Marina, in the heart of Poole Harbour, we operate from one of the best RYA training locations on the South Coast of the UK. Onsite facilities include a dedicated training room, parking and changing facilities with showers.

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Poole Harbour and the surrounding Dorset coastline provide an ideal training environment, with sheltered waters for initial learning, a wide range of buoyage for navigation practice and sandy beaches for anchoring exercises—creating a varied, practical, and enjoyable day on the water.