RYA Safety Boat Course - August 2021
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.
Assumed knowledge | Basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers. RYA Powerboat Level 2 Powerboat Handling certificate must be held prior to this course |
Minimum duration | 2 days |
Minimum age | 18 |
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 |
Course material supplied | Safety Boat Handbook G16 |
Maximum instructor Ratio | 6:1 |
Non BYC Members - £200* Members discounted rate - £130 |
* Non BYC members will automatically qualify for 50% the rest of the year's membership fees on completing this course.
Last updated 10:54pm on 19 April 2024