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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.

To book click HERE

Last updated 16:26 on 9 March 2024

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