The course provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. Please note that the course can be taken at an inland or coastal location. It may be conducted in a variety of boat types, both planing and displacement. The certificate issued will be endorsed to show the type of boat in which the training took place which will be inland.
Required experience: none. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating.
The course content includes launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside plus man overboard.
The course certificate is awarded when the student has demonstrated they are a self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of the craft.
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Refunds
- Up to seven days prior to your activity date you can cancel an existing booking and receive a full refund. You can also amend your booking free of charge.
- Up to five days prior to your activity date you can amend your booking free of charge.
- Within five days of the booking date, if Aztec Adventure Ltd are operational, you will not be entitled to move your booking, or receive any refunds for cancellations.
- To make a change to your booking, please email: hello@aztecadventure.co.uk and include your booking reference number with your request.
Blue Light Card Discounts
Please note that we do not offer Blue Light Card Discounts. Our 2025 pricing includes seasonal rates, combo bookings (20% discount on the second activity when you purchase adventure golf or the high ropes aerial adventure course, or aqua park and boat hire), and group discounts—available exclusively for pre-booked online bookings—so you can save more when you bring friends and family along. On-the-day pricing may vary, and all activities and courses are subject to availability. For more information, visit: Book Ahead for Your Adventures in 2025.
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We love what we do at Aztec Adventure but don’t just take our word for it! See all the lovely things our customers have to say about us.
The disability sessions were fabulous. All 4 of my autistic sailors arrived wound up and anxious. They left relaxed and happy. The staff and volunteers (thank you) were very supportive and understanding. Great sessions. We hope to be back.
My two grandchildren went on the high ropes and thoroughly enjoyed it. The young woman in charge gave lots of encouragement. Their mum and I had a great time on the crazy golf. All in all a brilliant time on a beautiful sunny day. We even had a display from the Red Arrows!
Fab high ropes course. Good intro and felt every safe throughout. Lovely location and fun to look down on relatives playing golf!
Just to say thank you for today. The adventure course was fantastic.
My son Jake was very nervous and scared but due to the lady who kept watch on us (terrible sorry didn't get her name) coached and guided him around the different parts of the course.
My son went from absolutely terrified to super happy, and by our second go his confidence and smile were beaming.
Great place and great helpful staff from start to finish. He couldn't stop talking about it the rest of the way home.
Thank you.
My daughter absolutely loved her time with you, in fact she told me she’d had the best day ever. Now we know what you offer there we will definitely be back. Also the site is so beautiful, what a lovely place to spend your time.
Just a quick email to say thank you for an amazing day and your ongoing help organising everything for us! Everyone has praised how kind and helpful your staff were and what a great day it was, so thank you again.
It's really lovely to be back open water swimming, Aztec Adventure Upton Warren has always been somewhere I've felt lovely and safe. It's great having the boats out keeping everyone safe and the water was beautiful tonight, well done guys... I'm back to being at my favourite place to swim.
Thank you for running the sailing course this week. I was apprehensive about my son doing the course as he has autism but speaking to the staff before booking him on and during the two days everyone was understanding and accepting of him. Jack loves water sports but had never sailed before and he thoroughly enjoyed the course. When he went into a boat by himself and was a bit scared but got over it and enjoyed his time on the water. Many thanks once again for supporting Jack through his RYA Youth Level 1 Sailing Course.
All three of our boys have been on courses with Alex over the summer, two boys last week on the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 3 and 4. They have really progressed and speak very highly of Alex. We have really got the bug for sailing and so are looking to join the Worcestershire Youth Sailing Association (WYSA).
We really enjoyed our stand up paddle boarding session. It was well organised, in terms of getting a wetsuit, life jacket etc. The changing rooms were clean. Nice that the lockers were free. Equipment was in good condition. Louis was friendly, helpful and clear in his instructions. It was good fun and went really quickly!
We had eight boys booked on to the Aztec Aquaglide Aqua Park. They had the best time. Your staff were excellent: polite, clear instructions for both kids and parents (they must get the same questions about wet suits and life jackets all the time). One member of staff was particularly conscientious as one of the boys felt a bit insecure when he first got in the water and the member of staff talked to him and reassured him. I’d definitely recommend the activity, the weather helped! Thanks, it was a top birthday venue for our boy and his mates.
I completed a RYA Level 2 Dinghy Sailing Course and very much enjoyed it. The trainer gave very helpful personal attention and I benefited greatly from his knowledge and experience.
A family group of 12 of us, aged from 4 years to older adults, visited Aztec Adventure Lower Moor. The weather was perfect, and we all had the best time. On Alex's advice, we hired a selection: pedallo, paddleboards and kayaks so that we could try different activities. We were given wetsuits and lifejackets, and Alex was always on hand, and was flexible in letting us swap the kayaks. Thanks again from all of us for a 5 star afternoon!
Fantastic facilities for all types of water sports. Perfect area for a novice like myself to practice paddle boarding. The two members of staff on duty on the day were so friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Definitely will return next season. A hidden gem.
Only positive feedback, what a lovely morning, my son was terrified when we first arrived and didn't hold out much hope of him partaking in the events, his team leader was Lewis, an absolute asset to your team, I have never left my son with anyone and after coming away from Aztec Adventure, I would now have the confidence to leave him all day, after he made such lengths to include him and build his confidence. The safety of your site comes across as absolute paramount from the team leaders to the guards on the water. Beautiful place, we can't wait to come back.
We had an absolutely fantastic afternoon on the inflatables so much fun for all the family. Such lovely friendly staff who made us feel both safe but also able to have fun. Already booked to return and have recommended to all my friends.
The whole experience was brilliant, I would definitely recommend it, my family visit often, the staff all of them are very professional, for those who haven't been, get booking. We pop along sometimes and sit and have a coffee at the cafe, a little bit of heaven, it’s my little retreat or should also say treat in lovely setting in the sunshine and the rain. A big thank you to all.
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