RYA Powerboat Training Centre
Hebe Haven Yacht Club is an 
Accredited Powerboat Training Centre
Welcome to the Hebe Haven Yacht Club Powerboat Training page. Whether you’re a novice looking to develop your skills or an experienced boater seeking to enhance your knowledge, our Level 2 RYA Powerboat Courses are designed to provide you with the essential techniques and confidence needed on the water. In addition, we offer specialised Safety Boat Driving Courses to ensure you are well-prepared for any situation. Join us to experience top-notch training in a supportive environment, and take your powerboating skills to the next level!
HHYC
RYA Power Boat Level 2 Courses
This two-day entry level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. The course can be taken inland or on the coast and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.
Content & Outcomes
Course content: Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard
Outcome: Able to handle a powerboat in a familiar waters by day.
Course Information
Minimum Age: 16
Assumed Knowledge: None
Course rate: Members HK$3,300, Reciprocal Club Members (RHKYC/ABC/Club Lusitano) HK$3,630, Non-members HK$4,950
Course Details
Course Duration: 2 Days
Course Structure: 9.30 am- 17:00 pm (2 Full Days)
HHYC
Safety Boat Training Course
This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities. It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying. It is strongly recommended that a member of the rescue crew should hold a first aid certificate (or should have experience of first aid).
Content & Outcomes
Course content: Recovery techniques for various craft and fleet management
Outcomes: Able to provide safety cover in a racing or training environment
Course Information
Minimum Age: 16
Assumed Knowledge: Powerboat Level 2 Required
Course rate: Members HK$3,300, Reciprocal Club Members (RHKYC/ABC/Club Lusitano) HK$3,630, Non-members HK$4,950
Course Details
Course Duration: 2 Days
Course Structure: 9.30 am- 17:00 pm (2 Full Days)
HK Marine Department
Pleasure Vessel Operators Certificate
Pleasure Vessel Operator's License
In order to drive any boat with an engine over 4.9hp in Hong Kong you need a HK Pleasure Vessel Operators Certificate of Competency Grade 2. Although Hebe doesn’t currently offer the course we can point you in the direction of where to go to obtain it. There are currently two ways of obtaining this qualification. The first is via the HK Marine department and the other is via the Hong Kong Sailing Federation. The HKSF offer courses and provide their own exam at the end of the course.