Certification?

[Dave1258]

If you own a large enough craft to carry a jetski on it, or in it if garage version!.
No doubt by owning such large vessel one would assume that some form of formal training has been undertaken, on an appropiate RYA or similar course.
Does that certification cover you to drive the jetski in the garage or is that a separate cert.?


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[Roy]

Hi Dave

We do not need certification (by which I take it you mean qualification via RYA) at any level to own and operate a boat - at least up to a certain size. Even in the safest of conditions however, it would be foolhardy and reckless to attempt to drive and operate any boat or pwc without some form of basic training e.g at least power boat Level 1 and 2. For jet bikes/skis there are several courses and the RYA run a good one which is worth taking. Also, having a level of training such as Level 2 powerboat will give you enough understanding to operate a PWC competently, providing you follow the manufacturers advices particular to that craft, but a proper PWC course is best of all. Why not contact some members on the forum who are obviously professional instructors and can give you their wisdom!! I have seen some real clowns on jet bikes and some nasty accidents too, all due to excessive speed and no training. As a volunteer safety advisor for the RYA I have spent 10 minutes briefing people prior to them setting off, only to see an occasional one coming ashore on the rescue launch, strapped to a stretcher within an hour or so. And we have had people killed on PWC's in our area too. None of the incidents so far, has involved any person that had been RYA trained. Nuff said. Roy

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[Dave1258]

Agreed Roy, I'm fully aware that no qualification is nec. to operate a boat- (not yet anyhoos)!
My question is, does one need a separate qualification to operate the PWC, which in some areas of the country is a requirement before taking to the water, IF you already hold a powerboat 1 & 2, or above....
If you hold a full driving license for a motor car, you can drive a moped yeah?...
...point is do similar rules apply to boating???? i.e got this license,..can I drive that?

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[BrendanS]

Suspect most areas would accept powerboat 2 etc as being acceptable, unless they specifically require PWC training and certificate. Can't see most being that awkward, getting a level 2 requires more work than PWC. Interesting question though.

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