An opportunity for over 16’s to learn the necessary skills required to operate a  powerboat both safely and competently in the role of safety and rescue at primarily sailing events to recover small  craft and persons in the water, but could include swimmers, SUP’s/stand up paddle-boards, kayaks, windsurfers etc.  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).Participants must already have have achieved their RYA L2 Powerboat qualification, and ideally have gained some relevant experience operating a powerboat in a similar role.

This course covers elements of the national RYA Powerboat scheme syllabus

https://www.rya.org.uk/training/courses/safety-boat-course-psbc

The clubhouse and facilities are open for changing, classroom sessions, and lunchbreaks etc.

Please come prepared to go afloat, cater for all eventualities that Northern Ireland can offer in a single day so, please bring sun cream warm hats, warm waterproof clothing, a fleece, suitable footwear that you don’t mind getting wet,  and a change of clothing to go home in, just in case. We can provide Buoyancy aids etc. but if you have your own gear please bring it.

This is a 2 consecutive day course, is fairly intensive, and requires no previous experience, or equipment. Please get in touch with any queries.