Superyacht RYA PWC (Jetski) Training Centre Information / FAQs

RYA PWC Training Centre FAQs

Useful guidance for RYA PWC Training Centres, inspections, certificates, instructor revalidation and training centre administration.

Preparing for an RYA Inspection:

How to prepare for an 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 this link: RYA Inspection Preparation Checklist .

RYA PWC Safety Certificate Duration:

How long is the RYA PWC Safety Certificate valid for? ⌄

Crew
12 months

Owners / Regular Guests
6 months

Charter Guests
Duration of charter

Ordering RYA Certificates & Books:

How to order RYA PWC Safety Certificates? ⌄

RYA PWC Safety Certificates are sold in packs of x 10 and cost £65.00 per pack (4/2025).

Order code: PWSY
Order by: Email: [email protected] or Telephone: +44 2380 604132

How to order RYA books / eBooks? ⌄

Order code: E-G35
Order by: Email: [email protected] or Telephone: +44 2380 604132

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:

How to change RYA Principal? ⌄

Complete an RYA Change of Principal Form (CP) and submit to [email protected].

Forms are available on your RYA website login.

Review information on the process and your obligations

How to change RYA Chief Instructor? ⌄

Complete an RYA Change of Recognition Form (CR1) and submit to [email protected].

Forms are available on your RYA website login.

Change of Yacht Name:

How to change Yacht name registered with the RYA? ⌄

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 [email protected].

This form is accessible via your RYA training centre RYA website login.

PWC (Jetski) Instructor Certificate Revalidation:

How to revalidate RYA PWC (Jetski) instructor certificate? ⌄

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 and apply for RYA Membership if yours 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 the last 5 years & your certificate is not expired for more than 1 year: ⌄

Valid 1st Aid certificate, if STCW, must be completed within the last 5 years
Current RYA personal membership
Evidence of 30 hours+ tuition within the last 5 years
Login to your RYA website account

Complete Online Instructor Revalidation Form

If you have not completed 30 hours of tuition within the 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
Download, complete RYA Instructor Observation form & submit to RYA
Submit completed Observation form to [email protected]
Complete the Online Instructor Revalidation form

Instructor certificate expired 2 or more years ago? ⌄

You will need to complete the instructor course again.

RYA Training Centre Equipment Lists:

Powerboat kit checklist

Training checklist_ powerboat.pdf

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Download

Jetski kit checklist

Training checklist_ personal watercraft.

Adobe Acrobat Document 196.3 KB

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RYA Instructor observation form.pdf

Adobe Acrobat Document 143.3 KB

Download

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.