RYA Safety Boat

This 2 day course introduces and builds on the techniques used in powerboats providing safety and rescue cover for training/race fleets and assisting in race management. We also include techniques for canoes and kayaks. If you wish to take part in a safety boat course please be aware that you will need your RYA Level 2 Powerboat certificate and be 16 years old or over. The course syllabus includes the following:

Onshore teaching

• Safety

• Suitability of craft

• Local factors

• Communications

• Rescuing other water users

Practical

• Safety equipment

• Race management

• Positioning in respect to race fleet

• Methods for recovering personnel from water

• Dealing with entrapments

• Dealing with high-performance dinghies