Notts County SC Safety Boat Course (Part One, Part Two)

Course overview

An in-house (club members only) powerboat driving, safety and rescue course, designed to help the successful participant to be able to drive powerboats for club racing and perform general safety duties at Notts County Sailing Club. The course consists of two parts that run over 1 day each:

• Part one (1 day) - powerboat driving and handling
• Part two (1 day) - safety recovery and rescue

You may be required to attend more than 1 day to acquire the appropriate competencies and to be signed off as eligible to undertake club safety driver duties. If you have previous powerboat experience, i.e. you are RYA powerboat level 2 (PB2) certified, you may be eligible to skip part one of the course.

A skills assessment will take place at the beginning of the course to determine whether your driving and handling skills are at a suitable level to perform safety duties. In addition, existing drivers are welcome to attend for refresher training.

NB For the safety recovery and rescue day, you will get wet and you should be equipped for and prepared to enter the water.

Price

Members £ FREE

Course pre-requisites

None

Course duration

1-2 days or equivalent number of sessions, dependent on experience

Minimum age

16 years

Content

Boat handling (pontoon leaving and returning), rib placement (racing and training), casualty recovery (drift down/head up methods), righting capsized and total inversion dinghies, recovery of boats stuck on the mud and keelboat recovery (theory only).

Qualification gained on successful completion

Ability to undertake Club Duties with endorsement on SCM.

Format

Practical.

Student / instructor ratio

3:1

What's included

Use of boats, equipment.

Types of boats used: "planing" boats, i.e. RIBS, Pioneers and Rigiflex i.e. boats that lift up and move across, rather than through the water when at speed, and powered by outboard engines.

What you should bring

Depending on the time of year, the Galley may be open for the purchase of breakfast, lunch and hot and cold drinks. If it will not be, you will be advised in advance so that you can bring your own food. Hot water will always be available.

Passport sized photograph.

Kit list:

• Correct seasonal clothing e.g. layers.
• Buoyancy aid of correct specification e.g. adult 50N (one will be provided if you do not have your own)
• Appropriate enclosed footwear
• Additional warm clothing
• Waterproof outer spray top or coat
• Swimming costume and towel
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Appropriate hat for the weather
• Gloves for warmth is required
• Change(s) of clothing
• For the safety day, you will get wet and you should be equipped for and prepared to enter the water

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Last updated 9:28pm on 28 November 2024