RYA PWC/Jet Ski License
Jet skiing is a popular activity for guests on board superyachts. In the Mediterranean, it is strictly prohibited to drive a jet ski without a license, and often crew members holding such licenses can secure better jobs on yachts and advance their careers. Along with Powerboat Level II, Jet Ski course is highly recommended for deckhands and stewardesses entering the yachting industry.
What you need to know
All our courses are conducted in English.
Place: 06220 Golfe-Juan Classroom Address: 405 Chemin du Gaz
Duration: 1 day
Price: 350 euros
Pre-requisites: Minimum age 16 years old.
About the course
Our one-day PWC /Jet Ski qualification course takes place in the picturesque area of Golfe-Juan, right next to Antibes, South of France. It covers both theoretical and practical aspects of:
- launching & recovery
- safety on the water
- navigation
- taking care of your personal watercraft.
Upon completion of the course, students receive RYA Proficiency in Personal Watercraft certificates which allow them to drive jet skis in compliance with the law.
RYA PWC/Jet Ski license is a pre-requisite for RYA Personal Watercraft Instructor (PWI) training. PW Instructors are employed on superyachts registered as RYA Training Centers and can deliver jet ski training to guests and owners onboard.
Pack Offers
Handling personal watercraft / jet ski is an important skill highly valued on superyachts. Seascope France offers this course as a part of different Get Started on Yachts packs which include mandatory STCW Basic Safety Training and Powerboat Level 2:
- RYA Pack: Powerboat Level 2 + Jet Ski/PWC
- Jetski Pack: STCW Basic Safety Training + Jet Ski /PWC
- Full Tender and Jetski Pack: STCW Basic Safety Training + Powerboat + Jet Ski
Become an Instructor
An RYA PWC / Jet Ski License and experience riding a jet ski allow license holders to apply for the RYA PWI / Jet Ski Instructor certificate. This qualification is helpful if you wish to advance your career on yachts or work with an RYA training center.
Other requirements to become a jet ski instructor include:
- Be over 18 years old
- Have a valid first aid certifcate (e.g STCW Elementary First Aid certificate issued within the last 5 years)
- Register membership with RYA
If you do not hold a PWC/ Jet Ski License but have experience riding a jet ski and wish to become an instructor, consider the PWC + PWI pack option which will allow you to obtain all the qualifications at once and save on your training.