This course is for all water based clubs, whether yacht & rowing, Dragon boat or Rowing we can tailor our course to meet your requirements.”
Aim:
To increase safety and proficiency of safety boat operators, enabling better safety cover for sailors involved in yacht club activities.
Duration:
6 hours.
Learning Options:
Theory and practical instruction.
Qualification:
Club Safety Boat Operator Qualification (Endorsed by Yachting & Rowing NZ)
Prerequisites:
Marine VHF Radio Operators and First Aid recommended. Powerboat Level Two recommended for craft powered by 25HP and above.
Modules:
- Preparation, boat checks & safety equipment
- New Zealand law
- Launching & retrieving
- Boat handling
- Mark laying
- Communication
- Righting inverted & partially inverted craft
- Casualty rescue
- Towing
- End of day procedures