REDDITCH SAILING CLUB

RSC Training Notes

Safety Boat Familiarisation (Feb 2007)

Preparation of Boat:

           Engines

      Security of clamps & wire strop

      Engine tilted

      Killcord – before starting engine

      Fuel tanks filled, secured x2 and vented

      Fuel lines connected and primed

Equipment

      Bungs

      Personal buoyancy worn

      Painter shorter than boat

      Anchor/warp stowed

      Bucket/bailer stowed

      Warps ready for use

      Emergency equipment stowed

      Oars and Boat hook

Leaving Shore:

                        Preparation; engine running

                        Communication with crew

                        Bow or stern first?

                        Effect of wind

                        Consideration for other craft

                        Stowage of warps

Boat Handling:

                        Slalom course – forward and reverse

                        180° turn in confined space

Returning to shore:

                        Preparation of warps

                        Approach: use of wind

                        Escape route if manoeuvre is abandoned

                        Communication with crew

                        Boat brought to a stop with engine

                        Securing boat

Attending a boat in difficulty:

           Standing off

                        Keeping to windward

                        Are the crew OK?

                        Ascertaining if assistance is wanted

                        Maintaining station

                        Deciding if assistance is necessary

           Giving assistance

                        Coming alongside

                        Recovering personnel from water:        

                                        the priority!

                                        Kill engine when in contact

                                        Technique for lifting heavy casualties

                        Approaching: via the bow

                        Lifting forestay or mast

                        Dangers of lee shores

                        Hauling on centreboard

Towing:

            Tow line

                        Length of towline

                        Use of bridle                

                        Multiple tows

                        Knots – incl. rolling hitch

                        Centreboard and rudder

            Towing alongside

                        Positioning – towed boat ahead

                        Tow lines x 3

            Casting off a tow

Use of Radios:

            Are they charged

            Are all channels set the same

            Are radios carried within earshot?

            Call signs: “OD”, “Race Hut”, “Safety Boat 1”, “Safety Boat 2”

OOD                                                   SIGNATURE

CREW INSTRUCTED                      SIGNATURE