This 2 day course will teach you the skills needed to act as an escort, safety or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes.
About the course
To join this 2 day course you must hold the RYA Level 2 National Powerboat certificate. You must also have a basic understanding of sailing and windsurfing.
Our instructors will introduce you to a wide range of topics and skills, including:
boat preparation
boat handling
dinghy, windsurfer, kayak and canoe rescue
towing
end-of-day procedures
safety and suitability of craft
local factors and communication
rescuing other water users
After completing this course, you’ll be able to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft and water users, particularly sailors or windsurfers.
Safety Boat courses are run on a maximum ratio of 1 instructor to 6 students.
You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre. Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.
Notice given
Refund options
Notice given
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7 days or more
Refund options
:
Full refund or reschedule to another date
Notice given
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Between 48 hours and 7 days
Refund options
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Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking
Notice given
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Less than 48 hours
Refund options
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No refund available
When we might cancel your booking
We might need to cancel a booking if:
the weather means we cannot safely run a course
staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered
we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio
If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.
