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RYA Powerboat/Tender qualifies crew to run guest watersports activities safely on board, a common route for deckhands wanting an extra string to their bow. It's currently listed with 37 providers in the YachtSync directory, including Maritime School of the West Indies (MSWI). Requirements and syllabus depend on which specific discipline (powerboat, dinghy, windsurf) and RYA level you're aiming for.
My own route in: I did this as part of the Flying Fish deckhand package in Cowes back in 2018, excellent facilities, and bundling it with the rest of the deckhand training made it click rather than feel like a box-tick. Out of everything I did early on, this is the ticket I used every single day as a deckhand, so get real water time, not just a signature. See our ranked powerboat courses →
Max, YachtSync founder. 8 years on yachts and still active in the industry.
RYA Powerboat/Tender is an RYA instructor qualification that lets yacht crew safely run and supervise watersports activities for guests on board.
Deckhands and interior crew looking to add watersports responsibilities to their role typically take this, usually alongside an existing RYA Powerboat Level 2 or similar base qualification.
Duration depends on the specific discipline and your existing RYA qualifications. Providers can advise on the fastest route from where you're starting.
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