Safety Boat Course

RYA Safety Boat Course: Powering Protection on the Water

Whether you're looking to sharpen your rescue skills for a local sailing club or aiming for the full RYA certification, this two-day intensive course provides the specialized training needed to support fleet racing, training sessions, and water-based events

Pre-requisites: Participant must have their Powerboat level 2 and 16 years old

Ideally a year of powerboat driving but not essential

Day 1(Saturday): Safety Boat Fundamentals

Perfect for volunteers or those needing a refresher without the pressure of certification.

Day 1 focuses on the core maneuvers and safety protocols required to oversee a fleet. This standalone day covers the "how-to" of basic rescue without the advanced recovery techniques.

• Safety & Preparation: Personal equipment, boat checks, and communication.
• The Rescue Environment: Understanding wind, tide, and safety boat positoning
• Basic Rescue Techniques: Approach and recovery of single-handed dinghies and windsurfers.
• Towing: Establishing simple lines and managing a craft under tow.

Note: Completion of Day 1 only does not qualify the student for an RYA certificate.

Day 2(Sunday): Advanced Recovery & Certification

Must be taken in conjunction with Day 1 for the full RYA Safety Boat qualification.

Day 2 dives into complex scenarios,we move beyond simple capsizes to handle multi-craft incidents and specialized equipment.

• Advanced Dinghy Recovery: Dealing with inversions, entrapments, and lee-shore rescues.
• Multihulls & Keelboats: Specific techniques for catamarans and larger vessels.
• Canoe & Kayak Support: Handling paddlecraft safely.
• Race Management: Setting marks, starting sequences, and fleet patrolling.
• Emergency Scenarios: First aid on the water and coordinating with emergency services.

Please book our 1 day course if you are new powerboating, just passed your powerboat level 2 and want to help out with safety boat at the club.

Please book the two day course if you want the certificate, want more advanced recovery methods and/or planning to go for your senior instructor qualification.][

Last updated 10:56pm on 27 April 2026