RYA Safety Boat Course 2024

Start
29 Mar 2024
9:30 AM
End
30 Mar 2024
4:30 PM
Location
ELYC
Spaces left
4

Registration

SB – £60.00

RYA Safety Boat Course

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.

Assumed Knowledge	Basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers.
Duration	2 Days
Course Content	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 the course	Able to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing.
Minimum Age	You must be 16 years of age or older to attend this course.
Prerequisite	You must have a Powerboat Level 2 Certificate to attend this course.

Useful information for participants,

•Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for being afloat.

•Please bring a passport sized photo.

•You must be a club member with a present RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate before participating on this course, if you wish to become a member please complete the membership application process.

Any questions, please contact pbtraining@elyc.org.uk