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Read more about RYA Courses. Check your fuel burning devices are safe. You will require different equipment for day boats and boats with eating and sleeping facilities. You need the most essential sailing safety equipment to stay safe and alive. Fixing a hole in your boat or putting out a fire won’t save you. The cost of a simple SCV stability assessment by the RYA starts at £75 per boat when applied for. A full out-of-the-water survey and check of safety equipment covers the structural soundness of the hull, deck, appendages and rig, plus an inspection of machinery, fuel, gas, electrical and steering installations. Positions of Safety Boats during the race 8. Safety All instructors hold RYA qualifications. Send an A5 stamped addressed envelope to Cruising at RYA House. Some equipment is mandatory for Pleasure Vessels of 13.7m in length and over which are classified in the Merchant Shipping Regulations as Class XII vessels. Ability after the course: Able to provide safety or support cover to a range of craft, particularly sailing or windsurfing Safe Boating Have a Plan. 1.3 The working group identified the benefits in developing the Code as: • Improved Rescue Boat safety; • Harmonisation of operations and standards across the Rescue Boat field; Our courses follow the RYA National Powerboat Scheme which is designed for those wanting to drive small open power boats, such as RHIBs, sports boats and small launches. Radio callsigns 5. Yes, we offer Own Boat Tuition in all the RYA courses. Introduction 2. The RYA SafeTrx app monitors your boat journeys and alerts emergency contacts if you fail to arrive on time. All vessels used for RYA Training must comply with these requirements plus the equipment requirements or Code of Practice of their flag state and/or country of operation. These are the kind of boats used for short coastal or inland trips, fishing and safety cover for various watersports such as windsurfing, canoeing, sailing and diving. Preparation, boat handling, dinghy rescue, windsurfer rescue, kayak or canoe rescue (can be covered as theory), towing, end-of-day procedures, safety, suitability of craft, local factors, communication, rescuing other water users. safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of sailing dinghies, windsurfers or canoes and for racing or training activities. RYA MAJOR YOUTH & JUNIOR EVENT SAFETY STANDARD OPERATING POLICY AND PROCEDURES Index: 1. We will give you a check list of equipment you will need onboard and we can assign one of our qualified instructors to teach on your boat. • Royal Yachting Association (RYA) • Surf Life Saving Great Britain (SLSGB) • The boat manufacturing industry • Independent Rescue Boat Organisations. Operational guidelines 10. Instead you might consider chartering a more suitable boat for a particular trip, upgrading the boat’s equipment … You are not currently signed in to the RYA Website. Course Fee: £130 per person (includes Certification and Logbook). Assistance with race management, including mark laying, dinghy and windsurfer rescue. Boat Safety Equipment Checklist No two boating trips are the same, so you need to treat every trip seriously and always take some basic precautions before setting out. In order to access any locked material you must be logged in with a valid account. Overall organisational structure 4. Boat towing and recovery. Be prepared; think ‘what if ?’ and don’t ruin a good day out on the water with insufficient planning. Boat design and construction: if your boat is restricting what you can do, resist the urge to exceed its capabilities. Radio procedures 6. Safety Boat identification 7. ... RYA Safety Management Policy. Procedure to get boats to the race area 11. Kill cord stickers for your boat are available from the RYA. Personnel and equipment 9. Remember, not all boaters, or passengers, have the same experience or comfort level. Objectives 3. If you do not have a berth in Brighton Marina our instructor can travel to your boat. It is essential that you take the time to learn how each item is used. Procedure to get boats … Carbon Monoxide: often dubbed the ‘Silent Killer’, Carbon Monoxide can kill quickly if inhaled in high concentrations. RYA courses range from the absolute beginner to those looking to extend their knowledge for sailing boats, windsurfing, jet skis, powerboats and motor cruisers. RTC name Name of boat Inspection date Boat type No.