Find RYA training centres that run the one-day RYA Personal Watercraft (jet ski) Proficiency. Compare courses, locations and dates, and book directly.
RYA PWC Proficiency is the RYA's personal watercraft (jet ski) course for crew who launch, drive and supervise a yacht's guest jet skis. It's currently listed with 18 providers in the YachtSync directory, including Ocean Star Sailing Academy. To teach the course, see the RYA PWC Instructor course.
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. Once guests are aboard and want the toys out, this is the ticket that earns its keep. See our ranked RYA PWC courses →
A serving superyacht officer. 8 years on yachts and still active in the industry.
8 upcoming dates from 1 school, as published on each school's own website. Always confirm dates and prices with the school before booking.
| Date | School | Location | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2026 | Seascope France | Golfe-Juan, France | €380 | Book → |
| 3 Mar 2027 | Seascope France | Golfe-Juan, France | €380 | Book → |
| 10 Mar 2027 | Seascope France | Golfe-Juan, France | €380 | Book → |
| 17 Mar 2027 | Seascope France | Golfe-Juan, France | €380 | Book → |
| 24 Mar 2027 | Seascope France | Golfe-Juan, France | €380 | Book → |
| 7 Apr 2027 | Seascope France | Golfe-Juan, France | €380 | Book → |
| 14 Apr 2027 | Seascope France | Golfe-Juan, France | €380 | Book → |
| 21 Apr 2027 | Seascope France | Golfe-Juan, France | €380 | Book → |
RYA PWC Proficiency is the RYA's personal watercraft (jet ski) course: a short practical course, usually one day, run by RYA recognised training centres. It covers safe handling, launching and recovery, man overboard recovery and the navigation rules.
Deckhands and other crew who launch, drive or supervise a yacht's jet skis. Crew who will teach the course go on to the RYA PWC Instructor course.
Most schools listed here run it in one day. Check the school's own page for its current dates and price.
No. This page lists RYA courses only. Jet ski courses certified by IYT, a national or state authority, or the school itself are listed separately under PWC (non-RYA).
18 providers in the YachtSync directory
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