Safety Boat
This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities.
It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying.
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| Assumed knowledge |
Basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers. RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to this course |
| Minimum duration |
2 days |
| Minimum age |
16 |
| Course content |
Preparation, boat handling, dinghy rescue, windsurfer rescue, kayak or canoe rescue (can be covered as theory), towing, end-of-day procedures, safety, suitability of craft, local factors, communication, rescuing other water users |
| Ability after the course |
Able to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing |
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