RYA 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.
Recognised Training Centre | Brixham Yacht Club |
Assumed knowledge | Basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers. RYA Powerboat Level 2 Powerboat Handling certificate MUST be held prior to this course |
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 |
Minimum duration | 2 days |
Minimum age | 18. Due to local byelaws, we are unable to accept persons under the age of 18. |
Maximum Student/Instructor Radio | 6:1 |
Course material supplied | RYA Safety Boat Handbook (G16) |
Cost | BYC Members - £130 Non BYC Members - £250* |
A minimum of 2 students is required for a course to proceed, and BYC reserves the right to cancel due to weather or other operational reasons.
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Last updated 11:13 on 8 July 2024
