A practical on-water training course for operators of yacht club safety boats.
Aim:
To increase safety and proficiency of safety boat operators, enabling better safety cover for sailors involved in yacht club activities.
Duration: 8 hours.
Learning Options: Theory and practical instruction.
Qualification:
Club Safety Boat Operator Qualification (Endorsed by Yachting 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