RYA Safety Boat

This two day course builds on the Powerboat Level 2 course, which is a pre-requisite, and aims to introduce the techniques used in powerboats escorting racing fleets of dinghies, providing safety and rescue cover for training fleets and assisting in race management. Trainees need to have had at least a season’s experience of driving a powerboat since completing the Level 2 course, or previous powerboat driving experience on a variety of waters.

The course will run from 0930 prompt through to 1630 each day. The course fee is £45 and includes the RYA booklet & DVD “RYA Safety Boat handbook”. Safety boat courses - brief outline 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. It is strongly recommended that a member of the rescue crew should hold a first aid certificate (or should have experience of first aid).

Assumed knowledge: Should have a basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers. RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to this course

Minimum duration: 2 days Minimum age: 16 years old

Course Structure

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 course: Able to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing.