WHO IS THE RYA SAFETYBOAT COURSE FOR?
- Dinghy Instructors
- Windsurf instructors
- Club Race officers
- Safety boat drivers
- Lifeboat crews
- Anyone required to assist, recover and tow small craft and their crews.
The qualification is required by anyone progressing to the Senior Instructor Course (Dinghy, Keelboat or Windsurf).
COURSE DURATION:
Two Days- 0915 to 1645
RYA SAFETYBOAT PRE REQUISITES:
- Minimum age 16 (essential)
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 (essential)
- RYA First Aid (recommended)
- RYA SRC (recommended)
COURSE CONTENT:
The two days are spent learning how to cope with various forms of disabled craft (windsurfers, kayaks, canoes, single handed dinghies, double handed dinghies, kite surfers, multi hulls, keelboats) and of course people. While some sessions are shorebased, considerable time is devoted to the practical rescues. Also covered is mark laying, race management, towing, safety boat positioning, lee shore rescue, communications, fleet management and other related topics.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 2 days Instruction
- Use of our safety boats and other resources
- Fuel
- Loan of a buoyancy aid
- RYA Safety Boat Certificate
- Tea & Coffee
- Free parking on site
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Wetsuit and spraytop (can be hired for £5 a day)
- Lunch
WHY CHOOSE CHIEFTAIN TRAINING FOR THIS COURSE?:
We have developed a first class safetyboat course that covers every sort of rescue practically and then sets scenarios to consolidate your skills Very few operators are able to provide practical training in every sort of craft we use.
You are guaranteed plenty of practical experience in up-righting, towing and dealing with single-handed dinghies, double handed-dinghies, other powerboats, multihulls, windsurfers canoes, and kayaks. As with all of our courses we believe that your gaining hands on experience of the necessary skills is far more effective than sitting in a classroom watching slides about safety boating.