Personal Watercraft (PW), commonly referred to as Jetskis, are fantastic and fun craft on which to go exploring. Small, lightweight and easily manoeuvrable, they are fast and exciting but need to be handled with care. Whether you want to have a go on holiday or buy your own machine, our Personal Watercraft Proficiency course will teach you how to get the best from it and stay safe on the water. Many UK harbours require PW riders to hold an RYA qualification to launch. You may also need an RYA certificate or ICC if you want to use your PW abroad. Find out more about our courses for personal watercraft riders below.
Required experience
None
Minimum duration
1 day
Minimum age
12 (candidates aged 12-16 must only use PWs under the supervision of a responsible adult and their certificate will be endorsed accordingly)
Content
Weather, safety & courtesy to others, launching & familiarisation, PW handling, emergencies, rules of the road, essential navigation, recovery & aftercare
Certificate issuing criteria
Self-sufficient in good conditions, aware of limitations of self and craft.
Format
The course is predominantly practical.
