RYA Safety Boat

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RYA Safety Boat

What to Expect on the RYA Safety Boat Course

The RYA Safety Boat course is aimed at those who already have powerboat experience and want to learn how to operate a support or rescue boat for clubs, centres, and events. The course is scenario-based and focuses on real-world safety situations.

During the course, you can expect to practise:

Operating safely around dinghies and boards, kayaking or canoe rescues

Recovering people from the water

Towing and assisting disabled craft

Shallow water handling and low-speed control

Risk assessment and decision-making

Working as part of a safety team

Theory to include use of VHF, suitability of craft, searches and knowledge of additional rescue situations

Training is practical and interactive, with realistic exercises that reflect the demands of providing safety cover on the water. The course builds confidence in judgement, boat positioning, and communication, ensuring you’re prepared to respond calmly and effectively in busy or challenging conditions.

Course info

Minimum Duration: 2 days.

Teaching Ratio: 1 instructor to 6 students.

Logbook not included in course price. Certificate included but not guaranteed unless on successful completion of course.

RYA Safety Boat

Course info

RYA Safety Boat

£410.00