RYA Safety Boat Course
Two days of hands-on recovery and fleet management techniques for dinghies and windsurfers for those operating in a training or racing environment.
Course description
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. It is strongly recommended that a member of the rescue crew should hold a first aid certificate (or should have experience of first aid).
Course overview
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Course length |
2 days |
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Course format |
Practical course on the water |
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Required experience |
Should have a basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers. RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to this course |
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Minimum age |
16 |
More information
- 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
