RYA Safety Boat

The RYA Safety Boat Course will include rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying.

Course Structure

You will learn the preparation prior to launching the safety boat. Boat handling skills and various craft rescues including dinghy, windsurfer, kayak or canoe (can be covered as theory). Towing safely depending on the type of vessel. Also included in the Safety Boat course are many safety aspects and the suitability of craft. You will learn to consider local factors, the best forms of communication and rescuing other water users. There are also end of day procedures to follow.