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 able 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.
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. Details.
The RYA specify a minimum age of 12 for this course. 12 to 18 year olds
holding this certificate should only use powered craft when under
the supervision of a responsible adult.
Note:
Except as part of organised training under the supervision of
a Dinghy or Powerboat Instructor or Racing Coach, no-one under the age
of 18 may drive a Club powerboat at Banbury Sailing Club unless
they are accompanied by an adult.
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,
either in one day or 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 18 year olds holding this certificate should only use powered craft
when under the supervision of a responsible adult.
Note:
Except as part of organised training under the supervision of
a Dinghy or Powerboat Instructor or Racing Coach, no-one under the age
of 18 may drive a Club powerboat at Banbury Sailing Club unless
they are accompanied by an adult.
Those who complete this course are encouraged to take part in the
RYA Honda RIB Challenge.
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.
A one-day course intended to help you brush up your skills. The course
will focus on recovering people, and then on recovering dinghies. There should be
opportunity to practise a variety of recovery techniques. Details.
The Club is very keen to train a number of Powerboat Instructors who will
complement the 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. If you feel you
have the necessary skills, please contact us. Details will be added when
more information is available.
For more information please email. |
