Safety Boat Course

RYARYA Safety Boat Course
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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.
The course will enable participants to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing.

Subjects Covered:

• Preparation
• Boat Handling
• Dinghy Rescue
• Kayak or Canoe Rescue (can be covered as theory)
• Towing
• End-of-day Procedures
• Safety
• Suitability of Craft
• Dinghy Rescue
• Local Factors
• Communication
• Rescuing Other Water Users

Duration:

2 days

Previous Experience Required:

• Basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers
• RYA Level 2 Powerboat Course
• Minimum age 16 years

Venue:

CLYC, Killowen

Date:

TBA

Time:

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Costs:

TBA

Instructor:

TBA

Limited to:

6 people. Places will be allocated on a first come basis.

Contact:

Sailing School sailingschool@clyc.info