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This two
day hands-on, on-the-water course is designed specifically for anyone who
will be operating a support boat for a race, regatta or event. Since an operator
of a race support boat is expected to be able to perform safety, rescue and
mark-setting operations participants should have at least basic small boat
handling skills. Students will be expected to study the course materials at home
to challenge and pass a written exam covering equipment requirements, rules of
the road, aids to navigation, preparation, environment regulations, safety and
emergencies.
Participants learn:
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Day 1:
Accelerated Safe Powerboat
Handling |
Day 2:
Safety, Rescue & Race Support
Boat Handling |
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On-the-Water Sessions
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Engine & electrical systems
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Starting procedures
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Docking
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Leaving & returning to a slip
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Close-quarters maneuvers
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Anchoring
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Steering a range
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Proceeding to a destination
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Person in Water rescue
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On-the-Water Sessions
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VHF
radio communications
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Boat
rescues, incl. capsizes
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Towing: astern & alongside
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Williamson turn
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Steering a range in/outbound
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Intercepting & maintaining position with
moving vessel
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Use
of bearings & GPS
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Search pattern
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Taking wind readings
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Setting & moving marks using range/bearing &
GPS
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Setting a starting line & gate
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Classroom Sessions
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Safety, prep & weather briefings
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Maneuvering concepts
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Challenge test-out
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Classroom Sessions
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Weather & water briefings
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VHF
radio procedures
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Safety & rescue equipment & procedures
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Towing concepts
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Search patterns concepts
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Plotting a position
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Calculating tides & currents
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Race
support boat equipment & procedures
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Effects of wind & current
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Race
course configurations
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This course focuses on hands-on application
of all skills; consequently it is NOT approved
by the US Coast Guard or the National Association of State
Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) as meeting requirements
for a state boating safety education certificate. Upon
successful completion participants will earn US SAILING/US
POWEBOATING Safe Powerboat Handling, Safety and Rescue Boat
Handling certificate, and Race Support Boat endorsement.
Course Details:
Time:
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. both days
Location:
Host Club with classroom and one safety
boat for every 2-3 sailors; Race Committee boat and PRO for
second day
Participants:
12 max/powerboat instructor, Race committee
volunteers from host club and other clubs
Cost:
$1,850 direct cost for 12
participants ($150 - $300/person price set by host club)
includes powerboat instructor, text books, exams and
certification. Club could include lunch or participants can
bring their own.
Registration: Host Club
Prerequisites: State
boating education certificate recommended, basic boat
handling skills
Suggested Age:
16–adult
Certifications
Earned:
Safe Powerboat Handling,
Safety and Rescue Boat Handling, and Race Support Boat
endorsement
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