Grangewaters outdoor education centre

Powerboat courses

As a training centre for powerboats, Grangewaters is recognised by the RYA – Royal Yachting Association. It's a great inland location to learn skills and background knowledge that form the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.

Our RYA Level 2 course is for adults and young people aged 12 years-old and older. Our expert RYA instructors use our Rib and Jaffa craft. The course focuses on:

  • boat handling and seamanship
  • low speed close-quarters handling
  • 'man overboard' recovery
  • driving at planing speed – an introduction
  • collision regulations

The course costs £250 per person.

Scheduled courses

We don't have courses scheduled at the moment, but contact us below if you'd like more information.

Book your place

All bookings must be made in advance. Contact us below to check eligibility and make a booking.

Grangewaters Outdoor Education Centre
Buckles Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 6RS

: 01708 855 228

: grangewaters@thurrock.gov.uk

The centre is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and for pre-booked activities at weekends.

Our office is open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, for bookings and enquiries.