Personal Watercraft (PW) Instructors are experienced PW drivers who have been trained and assessed to run the RYA’s Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course and the Introduction to PW Safety course, which is designed for guests on Superyacht charter holidays. It is qualification in high demand onboard luxury yachts in the superyacht industry.
RYA Personal Watercraft Instructor (PWI) Course
- Price: R9950 (Excluding £25 (under 25 years) or £47 (over 25 years) payable to the RYA to become a member)
- Duration: 3 days
- Required certificates: First aid certificate, RYA Personal Watercraft Proficiency certificate (PWC)
- Experience: Experience of driving personal watercraft
- Training course: Run by an RYA PW Trainer and assessed by an independent Trainer with a moderation on the third day.
- Validity: Five years from the date of issue, provided that a valid first aid certificate is maintained.
- RYA membership Required
The PW Instructor has become one of the most sought-after qualifications for crew and is a standout on a CV (as you will notice on job listings). It is important that crew have some form of prior experience on skis, please contact us to find out more.