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Become an RYA-Certified Powerboat Instructor
At NXT Marine, we are proud to be one of the only training centres officially permitted to run RYA Powerboat tuition through the iconic stretch of central London. This gives you a rare chance to learn on the Thames, surrounded by the capital’s most famous landmarks.
We are more than just our location. We are a beacon for diversity and inclusion in the marine industry, and we are passionate about making boating accessible to everyone, no matter your background or experience.
We provide top-of-the-range equipment to ensure that safety and comfort are our top priorities.
Our courses are designed to maximize your time on the water, ensuring hands-on learning that’s fun, confidence-building, and genuinely memorable.
Both of our vessels, Raptor and AMR Viper, have been commercially surveyed by the Port of London Authority to meet the highest safety standards, giving you peace of mind that you have chosen the right place to learn and enjoy.
Whether you’re aiming for your RYA Powerboat Level 2, your ICC, or just a new adventure, we deliver a personal, professional experience rooted in quality, community, and a love of the river.
Wicked 2 days learning to powerboat on the Thames! Expert trainer and perfect location. Would definitely recommend!
Just completed my Powerboat Level 2 course and couldn’t be happier! Huge thanks to Tom for being such a fantastic instructor – full of knowledge, patience, and great energy throughout. I learned so much over the two days and had a lot of fun along the way. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better instructor.
The powerboating course with Asher was great. He is a patient and kind man. The whole course was well organised and well thought through.
We had a lovely two days on the water with Ash. Learnt so much about power boating and feel confident to ride after this weekend. Was filled with lots of laughter and learning!! Will recommend to friends and family x
A great couple of days in a wonderful environment. Calm, focused and friendly tuition from Ash the company owner. Highly recommended..
You will require roughly 16 hours of Tuition, so both days will be nearly 8 hours long.
Standard course times are 0900 – 1700 with a lunch break of approximatley 60 minutes.
We may finish slightly earlier or later depending on conditions and student progress.
We aim to teach as much as possible outside of the classroom however there are a few hours worth of theory that we must cover. Depending on the weather, we will be out for most of the course.
Dress appropriately!
Upon course completion, you are eligible to apply for your ICC. This can be done online via the RYA website here:
https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/abroad/icc/icc-apply
If you attend and pass a course, your instructor will go though the process with you.
Comfortable clothing suitable for some light activity that does not restrict your movement.
Waterproof and non-slip shoes are reccomended. Trainers can lack grip on wet surfaces.
A spare set of footwear is reccomended in case your feet get splashed. Large waves that lead to splashes are possible but not frequent.
We have full sets of Helly Hansen waterproofs availble.
We have a strict maximum limit of 3 students per course.
Courses require at least 2 students to run. 1-2-1 or private courses can be arranged.
Parking is limited unless you are a blue badge holder, please enquire when booking.
There is space for motorcycle and bicycle parking.
We have Shadwell Station (Overground & DLR) & Wapping Station (Overground) within close proximity of us.
Our high quality Spinlock lifejackets and Helly Hansen Waterproofs will be provided as part of your course fee.
Please look after them as we reserve the right to charge for damage we deem negligent/intentional.
Negligent/intentional discharge of a lifejacket will lead to a £50 fee to cover admin and re-arming costs.
If you do not meet the standard required to recieve a pass certificate, you will not fail the course. Provided you have completed the full 16 hours, we will provide an action plan you can work through to bring you up to the standard required.
You can come in another time for further practice. One of our highly experienced instructors will make it clear as to what is left to be completed.
The first hour will be free. If you need more than 1 hour extra tuition, then it will be a reduced cost of £50 per hour thereafter.
Please note, this is not a common occurence.
