Practical Centres


Safety afloat RGN C2 C2.1 Monitoring Activities


The centre should have a system in place that enables them to monitor the number of craft and users that are on the water during training. It should also include operating location and names of students and instructors.


C2.2 Safety craft


Any tuition at a Recognised Training Centre should comply with the following minimum safety boat requirements: Activity


Safety boats Windsurfing


Dinghies, multihulls and keelboats* (without engines)


Keelboats unable to recover from swamping


Personal watercraft


Up to 12 boards:1 safety boat


Up to 6 craft:1 safety boat 7 to 15 craft:2 safety boats More than 15 craft:3 or more safety boats


*The safety boat must be capable of carrying the full crew of one keelboat and be capable of towing the fleet it is providing cover for.


A dedicated safety boat must be provided which is capable of carrying the entire crew of the keelboat


Up to 3 PWs: 1 safety craft


A PW should not go afloat alone. Another PW or safety boat must be available in case of problems.


Safety craft must be suitable for all types of activity undertaken in the operating areas and prevailing conditions at the centre. The distance from the operating area to the shore base should also be taken into account. Safety craft must be properly equipped according to the training vessel checklist.


All safety craft will be manned by properly trained crews capable of rendering first aid.


Sufficient and appropriate safety boats must be available to provide separate cover for all sailing, windsurfing and personal watercraft courses in progress at any one time. They should be afloat and ready for immediate use during activities and be driven by trained drivers.


Issued 12/07/2023. Information correct at time of publication. 71


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