Neptune's Nautical Academy

Neptune's Nautical Academy

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RYA Powerboat Level 2 | PWC Proficiency
Internationally recognised qualifications
Hermanus

17/08/2026

Why choose to do your RYA PWC Proficiency Course with us?

We have a few reasons...

• Hands-on training – this isn’t a course where you spend the day sitting in a classroom. You’ll be out on the water, learning by doing.

• Real-world experience – from slow-speed control and coming alongside to dynamic turns, towing, reboarding and emergency procedures.

• Small groups, more time riding – more individual attention, more practice and more opportunity to build

• Experienced instructors – we don’t just teach you how to complete the exercises; we teach you how to operate a PWC safely and competently in the real world.

• Internationally recognised RYA training – an excellent qualification for anyone looking to work in the international yachting industry.

And possibly the best reason...

It’s seriously good fun.

Train properly. Build confidence. Get out on the water.

📍 Neptune’s Nautical Academy – Hermanus
📞 Call or WhatsApp: 074 124 4032
📧 [email protected]

Photos from Neptune's Nautical Academy 's post 12/08/2026

THE RYA PWC PROFICIENCY COURSE STARTS THIS FRIDAY, 14 AUGUST! 🔱

Ready to get out on the water?

The RYA PWC Proficiency Course is an action-packed day of practical training designed to build your confidence, control and safety on a Personal Watercraft.

And don’t forget our WINTER SPECIAL! ❄️

Book your RYA Powerboat Level 2 + RYA PWC Proficiency Course and receive your RYA SRC Course FREE — RYA SRC examination fee excluded.

📅 PWC Course: Friday, 14 August
📍 Neptune’s Nautical Academy | Hermanus
📞 Call or WhatsApp: 074 124 4032
📧 [email protected]

Jump on board, there’s still time to join this Friday’s course!

Photos from Neptune's Nautical Academy 's post 11/08/2026

Well done to our newest RYA SRC Radio Operators! 🔱

Another group trained, tested and ready to communicate with confidence on the water!

Next up… RYA PWC Proficiency!

Keep an eye out for this crew as they swap the radios for PWCs and take on their next course!

Want to start building your maritime qualifications?

📞 Call or WhatsApp: 074 124 4032
[email protected]

09/08/2026

Tomorrow kicks off a full week of RYA training!

📻 RYA Short Range Certificate (SRC)
💦 RYA PWC Proficiency
🚤 RYA Powerboat Level 2

Want to discover what the maritime world has to offer? It all starts here.

Jump on board, get hands-on training from experienced instructors, and leave feeling more confident, more capable and more comfortable on the water.

Whether you're looking to start a career in the maritime industry, build your qualifications or simply become a better and safer skipper, this is where the journey begins.

At Neptune’s Nautical Academy, we don’t teach you just to pass the course. We train you to understand what you're doing and confidently put those skills into practice when it counts.

⚓ Teaching confidence through experience.

📍 Hermanus New Harbour
📧 [email protected]
📞 074 124 4032

Photos from Neptune's Nautical Academy 's post 07/08/2026

DON’T FORGET OUR WINTER SPECIAL!

Winter might be cold, but your career doesn’t have to be standing still.

Book your RYA Powerboat Level 2 + RYA PWC Proficiency Course and receive your RYA SRC (Short Range Certificate) course FREE ( RYA examination fee excluded.)

Whether you’re looking to start a career on the water, build your qualifications or sharpen your practical skills Now is the time.

📅 Winter Special ends 31 August!
📍 Neptune’s Nautical Academy | Hermanus
📧 [email protected]
📞 074 124 4032

Courses run on demand to suit your schedule.

Don’t wait until summer to start building your future. 🔱

05/08/2026
04/08/2026

The goal has never been to simply help students pass an examination.

Our goal is to teach you how to confidently and safely operate a vessel when it matters most, out on the water, where there are no instructors, no second chances, and no classroom.

A certificate should represent genuine competence, not just a passing mark.

Unfortunately, we're seeing more and more people who hold qualifications but lack the practical skills and confidence that those qualifications are meant to represent.

That is one of the main reasons Neptune's Nautical Academy was founded.

We believe in quality instruction, real-world scenarios, and hands-on training that prepares you for life beyond the exam. Because when you're responsible for a vessel, your crew, and everyone around you, experience and competence matter.

At Neptune's Nautical Academy, we don't just teach you to pass.

We teach you to become a capable skipper.

📍 Hermanus, South Africa
📧 [email protected]
📞 074 124 4032

01/08/2026

Thinking about a career on the water? There's no need to wait for fixed course dates.

At Neptune's Nautical Academy, our RYA courses are run on demand, allowing you to train around your schedule. Whether you're taking your first step into the yachting industry or building your qualifications, we'll help you get there at a time that works for you.

Our RYA courses include:
• RYA Powerboat Level 2
• RYA Personal Watercraft (PWC) Proficiency
• RYA Short Range Certificate (SRC)

Train with experienced instructors, gain internationally recognised qualifications, and build the confidence and practical skills employers are looking for.

Start your career today, your future doesn't have to wait.

📍 Hermanus, South Africa
📧 [email protected]
📞 074 124 4032

Photos from Neptune's Nautical Academy 's post 14/07/2026

Before you can become confident on the water, you need to understand why things work, not just how.

Our theory sessions are designed to give students a solid foundation before stepping onto the boat. Using a variety of teaching methods, we create an engaging and well-rounded learning experience that caters to different learning styles.
From professional presentations and instructional videos to hands-on demonstrations, discussions, and regular knowledge checks, every part of the course is designed to reinforce understanding and build confidence.

By the time our students head out on the water, they're not simply following instructions, they understand the principles behind every decision they make. That strong theoretical foundation, combined with practical experience, is what develops safe, competent, and confident skippers.

📍 Neptune's Nautical Academy – Hermanus
[email protected]
📞 074 124 4032

Photos from Neptune's Nautical Academy 's post 13/07/2026

The best investment you can make in your boating future takes just two days.

The RYA Powerboat Level 2 isn't just about getting a certificate, it's about building the skills and confidence to take control of a boat safely and competently.

Over two intensive days, you'll gain a solid understanding of the theory before putting it into practice where it matters most... on the water.

From close-quarters manoeuvring, docking and anchoring to high-speed handling, man overboard recovery, navigation, collision regulations and emergency procedures, every exercise is designed to build real-world experience.

With hours of practical training under the guidance of experienced instructors, you'll learn how to read the conditions, make informed decisions, and handle a powerboat with confidence.

A good skipper isn't made by reading a book, it's built through hands-on experience, repetition and quality instruction.

Invest two days in your training today, and gain skills that will stay with you for a lifetime.

📍 Neptune's Nautical Academy – Hermanus
📧 [email protected]
📞 074 124 4032

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Hermanus New Harbour Finger Jetty Two
Hermanus
7200