Superyacht RYA Jet Ski (PWC) Training Centre Information
Preparing For Your RYA Inspection
Whether it is your first RYA Inspection or your annual inspection there are a number of items you may wish to check / prepare prior to ensure a smooth, simple and easy process. You can find a pre-inspection check list at the link below:
RYA Training Centre Equipment Lists
Powerboat kit checklist
Jetski kit checklist
RYA PWC Safety Certificate Duration
Valid for:
- Crew: 1 year
- Owners / Regular Guests: 6 months
- Charter Guests: Duration of charter
Ordering Certificates & Books From the RYA
Certificates
RYA PWC Safety Certificates are sold in packs of x 10 and cost £65.00 per pack (2023)
Order code: PWSY
Order by:
Email: orders@rya.org.uk
Telephone: +44 2380 604132
RYA PWC Handbook
RYA PWC eBook
RYA Power Schemes Instructor eBook
Change Of Captain / Principal and/or Chief Instructor
If your RYA Training centre Principal or Chief Instructor changes or is due to change the RYA must be informed by following the information below:
Change of RYA Principal:
- Complete an RYA Change of Principal Form (CP) and submit to recognition@rya.org.uk (Forms available on your RYA website login)
- Review information on the process and your obligations HERE
Change of RYA Chief Instructor:
- Complete an RYA Change of Recognition Form (CR1) and submit to recognition@rya.org.uk (Forms available on your RYA website login)
Change of Yacht Name
If your Yacht has had a name change then you must inform the RYA by completing a 'Change of Recognition Form' (CR1) and submitting it to recognition@rya.org.uk This form is accessible via your RYA training centre RYA website login at this link
RYA PWC (Jetski) Instructor Revalidation:
The RYA PWC (jetski) Instructor Certificate is valid for 5 years. During this 5 year period you must have completed a minimum of 30 hours of RYA instruction at an RYA recognised training centre (Yacht or Land-based).
Assuming you have completed the minimum required hours, complete the RYA Instructor Revalidation form (below) and apply for RYA Membership (if your's has expired). You are required to be a 'current' RYA member at the time of first becoming an instructor and on each and every revalidation.
If you have completed 30 hours + PWC instructing within last 5 years & your certificate is not expired for more than 1 year:
- Valid 1st Aid certificate (if STCW, must be completed within last 5 year)
- Current RYA personal membership
- Evidence of 30 hours+ tuition within last 5 years
- Login to your RYA website account: and go to Online RYA PWC Instructor revalidation form
If you have not completed 30 hour of tuition within last 5 years or your certificate expired more than 1 year ago:
- Ensure you have: Valid 1st aid certificate, current RYA Membership
- Login to RYA account
- View / download Observation form & Complete Observation (details on Observation form)
- Submit completed Observation form and Instructor Revalidation form to certification@rya.org.uk
Instructor certificate expired 2 or more years ago?
- You will need to complete the instructor course again...
Join or Renew Your RYA Membership
Introduction To Personal Watercraft Safety For Guests On Superyachts
Guidance Notes For PW Instructors & PW Centre Principals
Once your RYA Application for recognition form has been submitted to the RYA, you will be sent a RYA website login link where you can access the RYA Training Centre Recognition Guidance Notes.
Major Incident Planning For RYA Training Centres
This document is accessible via your RYA login at this link