SB - Safety Boat Course - 26/01
Tue 10th November 2026 - Tue 2 February 2027
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. 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).
The cost of £125 covers the clubs costs and is very competitive with any commerical centre offering powerboat courses.
| Course: | SB-26/1 |
| Day 1 | 9am-5pm. Tuesday 10th November 2026 |
| Day 2 | 9am-5pm. Tuesday 2nd February 2027 (TBC) |
| Eligibility: | Club members only ( Click here to join) |
| Course Prerequiste: | Powerboat Level 2 |
| Minimum Age: | 16 |
| Cost: | £125.00 |
| Instructor: | Janet Shields |
| Student/Instructor Ratio: | Max 6:1 |
| Publications: | Students receive: G16 Safety Boat handbook |
| Cutoff: | 1st November 2026 |
Syllabus:
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Advanced Handling: Safe boat positioning, standing off, and coming alongside a moving craft.
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Rescues: Recovering capsized dinghies, windsurfers, kayaks, and canoes.
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Towing: Single and multiple-craft towing techniques.
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Support Skills: Basic mark laying, race management assistance, and communication.
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Safety: Evaluating local environmental factors and rescuing other water users.
Please ensure you are available for both days
Dates
The following form part of this event:
- SB - Safety Boat Course - 26/01 - Day 1 : 10 November, 09:00-17:00
- SB - Safety Boat Course - 26/01 - Day 2 : 2 February 2027, 09:00-17:00
