RYA Safety Boat

This course goes through all types of safety cover with a powerboat. Using RIBs you will experience rescue techniques for windsurfer, kayaks, dinghies, including multi hulls plus other craft. Race course mark laying and positioning for safety craft is also covered. On this course we use our purpose-built safety boat ‘Sour’ – with Suzuki 90HP engine.

Course Structure

•Preparation

•Boat handling

•Dinghy, windsurfer and kayak/canoe rescue

•Towing

•End-of-day procedures

•Safety

•Suitability of craft

•Local factors

•Communication

•Rescuing other water users

Useful Information

Prerequisite: You must have RYA Powerboat level 2 with some experience.