RYA PWC Jetski course

RYA Personal Watercraft (PWC) jet ski course in Auckland

One day. Internationally recognised RYA certificate. Jet ski hire included.

This is the RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency course, run from Westhaven Marina on Auckland Harbour. It is the ticket most superyachts ask for, and the qualification many overseas ports and marinas require before you can launch a jet ski.

It suits complete beginners, superyacht crew who need the certificate for work, and riders who want to handle a jet ski properly in busy or restricted water.

Why train with Powerboat Training NZ

  • Official RYA Training Centre in central Auckland

  • Small groups, or private one to one training

  • Jet ski hire included, so you do not need your own

  • Instructors with thousands of hours on the water

  • Training on Auckland Harbour in real conditions, not a flat lake

  • The prerequisite if you later want the RYA PWC Instructor qualification

What is the RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency course?

The RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency course is the one day practical qualification for riding a jet ski safely and legally. It was written by the Royal Yachting Association and covers everything from basic controls to high speed handling, collision avoidance and responsible riding.

It is the same qualification held by superyacht crew, charter operators and harbour staff worldwide. Many ports and marinas in Europe, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean will not let you launch a jet ski without it.

You also receive the official RYA Personal Watercraft Handbook (G35) to keep as a reference.

What you learn, the full RYA syllabus

Morning, shore based theory and craft familiarisation

  • Weather, tides and passage planning

  • Buoyage, orientation at sea and essential navigation

  • Local regulations, courtesy to other water users and the collision regulations

  • Safety equipment, kill cord use, personal buoyancy and wetsuits

  • Pre-launch checks, capsize recovery theory and emergency procedures

Afternoon, on water practical training on Auckland Harbour

  • Safe launching and recovery

  • Slow speed control and confined space manoeuvring

  • Stopping distances and high speed control

  • Man overboard recovery

  • Collision avoidance exercises

  • Towing another craft

  • Slalom and tight turns at planing speed

  • Re-boarding in deep water

  • Coming alongside, marina handling and aftercare

By the end of the day you will be able to operate safely on your own in good conditions, and you will know the limits of both yourself and the craft.

Who the course is for

  • Complete beginners who have never ridden a jet ski

  • Superyacht deckhands and crew, who are usually asked for this certificate

  • Owners and guests who want to ride responsibly

  • Riders coming back after a break

  • 12 to 15 year olds, who receive an endorsed certificate

  • Anyone planning to go on to the RYA PWC Instructor qualification

Minimum age 12. No previous experience needed. Swimming ability recommended. You will be wearing a buoyancy aid.

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