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What to know about RYA Safety Boat Course
- Which schemes include it?
- Powerboat, RYA.
- How is it taught?
- Afloat.
- Who is it for?
- Minimum age: 16
- Where can I take it?
- 585 published training providers are currently linked below.
About this 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. 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).
Course fundamentals
| Minimum age | Minimum age: 16 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Certificate or qualification | The appropriate RYA course completion certificate is awarded following successful completion of the course and its prescribed assessment. |
| Award type | Course completion certificate |
| Separate assessment | Not required |
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite
Should have a basic understanding of sailing boats and windsurfers. RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate must be held prior to this course
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Greenwich Yacht Club
Explore Greenwich Yacht Club, a Clubs & Organisations listing in Greenwich, London, United Kingdom.
Greenwich, London, United Kingdom
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Manukau Institute of Technology
Explore Manukau Institute of Technology, a Training & Teaching listing in Warkworth, New Zealand.
Warkworth, New Zealand
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Dover Sea School
Explore Dover Sea School, a Training & Teaching listing in Ramsgate, Kent, United Kingdom.
Ramsgate, Kent, United Kingdom
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Westminster Boating Base
Explore Westminster Boating Base, a Training & Teaching listing in London, United Kingdom.
London, United Kingdom
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Adur Sailing Club
Explore Adur Sailing Club, a Clubs & Organisations listing in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom.
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, United Kingdom
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Norwood Watersports
Explore Norwood Watersports, a Clubs & Organisations listing in South Norwood, London, United Kingdom.
South Norwood, London, United Kingdom
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Longcraig Scout Centre
Explore Longcraig Scout Centre, a Training & Teaching listing in South Queensferry, West Lothian, United Kingdom.
South Queensferry, West Lothian, United Kingdom
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Belfast Lough Sailability
Explore Belfast Lough Sailability, a Clubs & Organisations listing in Carrickfergus, County Antrim, United Kingdom.
Carrickfergus, County Antrim, United Kingdom
