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Powerboat & Safety Boat Training

Banbury Sailing Club is an RYA Training Centre.

The Club trains its members to use the powerboats effectively. We have a variety of powerboats. Since every member is required to be part of the Duty Team on at least one Sunday a year we need to abe able to make sure that they are trained to assist. Powerboat skills are also in demand with the Juniors on Saturday. You may not be able to assist in training but you can help keep them safe. All members are encouraged to train to Safety Boat level. We strongly recommend that you also attend the First Aid course.

RYA Power Boat (Adults, Level 1&2)

Learn the basic skills required to use the Club safety boats. Normally run twice or more per year, at the beginning and end of the sailing season, depending on demand. The course takes 2 days, with almost the whole time being spend on the water.

The RYA specify a minimum age of 12 for this course. 12 to 16 year olds holding this certificate should only use powered craft when under the supervision of a responsible adult.

Details

RYA Power Boat (Juniors, Level 1)

Specifically for age 8+, to learn the very basic skills required to use a power boat safely. This one day course is given throughout the year, normally on two successive Saturday afternoons. Holders of this certificate may take part in the Club heats of the RYA Honda Youth RIB Challenge.

8 to 11 year olds holding this certificate should only use powered craft when under the supervision of a responsible adult on board the craft.

12 to 16 year olds holding this certificate should only use powered craft when under the supervision of a responsible adult.

RYA Safety Boat

Techniques for rescue and boat recovery, but the course also covers aspects of race management and techniques for the rescue of windsurfers, canoes, kayaks and kite surfers. It's at this point that you really become useful! The minimum age for this course is 16.

This two day course is held at least once per year, more often on demand. Details.

Powerboat Instructor

We hope to be able to run a course to train a number of Powerboat Instructors who will complement our existing team and permit us to continue delivering the RYA Powerboat and Safety Boat courses. Under new RYA regulations participants must have satisfactorily completed a pre-entry assessment. Details will be added when more information is available.

For more information please email.

 

What does RYA recognition mean?


Powerboat:
briefing


Powerboat: concentration

Safety Boat course:
using a throw bag.

Any Comments: please email webmaster@banburysailing.org.uk
Last Modified: 19 June 2008