Thank you for your interest in the RYA Safety Boat course.

This two day course is a pre-requisite for the RYA Senior Instructor course and is useful for anybody wanting to assist as safety or rescue cover at their local sailing club. Over the course of the weekend you will learn how to safely rescue and recover a variety of water craft as well as how to set up and manage tows.

Key learning points: Preparation, boat handling, dinghy rescue, windsurfer rescue, kayak or canoe rescue, towing, end of day procedures, safety, suitability of craft, local factors, communication, rescuing other water users.

Costs for this course is £150 per person.

Candidates must hold a RYA Powerboat Level 2 qualification and must be over 16 years old.

You will be contacted by the course organiser with the pre course information at least one week before the start of the course. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the event please do not hesitate to contact Adam McGovern on adam.mcgovern@rya.org.uk or 07771642933