Safety Boat Course – March 21st & 22nd
Objective
The aim of this Irish Sailing syllabus course is to introduce candidates to the techniques and skills used in powerboats which are:
– escorting racing fleets of dinghies, windsurfers and canoes,
– providing safety and rescue cover for training fleets, and
– assisting in the various race management duties.
This course will enhance your powerboat skills, provider greater confidence in race management/events, increase your safety / risk assessment capabilities and where relevant provide sailing instructors with a key qualification.
Dates / Location
21st and 22nd March at the RSGYC
Previous Knowledge/ Course Qualifications
Participants must hold the ISA National Powerboat Certificate or an equivalent certificate, and are an experienced powerboat helm.
It is strongly recommended that at least one member of a safety boat’s crew should hold a first aid certificate and the Short Range (SRC) VHF radio operator’s certificate.
Types of Boat
The course may be conducted in either a planing or displacement boat suitable for use in open sea.
Duration
The Safety Boat Course will consist of a minimum of 16 hours contact time. The full IS course contains 3 Modules but this course will not address ‘racing’ as is contained in Module 3.
Assessment
Assessment is continuous throughout the course.
Apply for Entry
Please access the Entry Form
Further Details
Candidates will be provided with further information on application including course preparation and various gear requirements.
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