Personal watercraft (PW) instructors are experienced PW drivers who have been trained and assessed to run the RYA's Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course. PW instructors can now also run the RYA's new Introduction to PW Safety course, which is for guests on Superyacht charter holidays.

The instructor course is run over three days by an RYA PW Trainer and assessed by an independent Trainer.

Prior to the course candidates must fulfil the following criteria:

• Minimum age 16 years (no candidates will be accepted for training under this age);
• Hold the RYA personal watercraft proficiency certificate
• At least two years experience of driving personal watercraft;
• Valid first aid certificate (either the RYAs First Aid Certificate, or one recognised by the Health and Safety Executive, covering the treatment of hypothermia and a minimum of 6 hours course length)

Candidates who are already qualified as an RYA powerboat instructor may attend a one day conversion course, rather than the full three day course.