Practical Centres


Clothing and equipment RGN C3 C3.1 Introduction


The policy for the supply and use of clothing and equipment is detailed below. For technical details and compliance criteria, please see the relevant Training Checklists.


Good personal equipment can make all the difference to the quality and safety of the experience. There should be a system to ensure clothing and equipment is maintained in good condition and that faulty equipment is removed from use or identified as ‘out of service’ until effective repairs have been completed.


Centres must have a clear policy on the wearing and use of equipment such as lifejackets, buoyancy aids and protective clothing.


All students will be in possession of personal safety equipment appropriate to the type of craft in which they are receiving instruction and will be required to wear this equipment on occasions when prevailing conditions make its use necessary.


RTCs must provide students with personal floatation devices. Students may choose to wear their own, in which case the centre must ensure they are compliant and appropriate for the course and conditions.


C3.2 Buoyancy aids


Buoyancy aids used should comply with EN 393/ISO 12402-5 (50 Newton/Level 50) or USCG Type III PFD standards. If these standards do not apply in the RTC's country, the RTC must discuss alternatives with RYA Training.


Crotch straps should be used if fitted.


All buoyancy aids should be regularly inspected and be part of a standard maintenance schedule. There is no requirement from the RYA for flotation testing, but guidance on this should be available from the manufacturer if desired. If there is doubt as to effectiveness, they should be tested or discarded.


There should be a system for rinsing equipment in fresh water after use, particularly in salt water or unclean environments.


Organisations running members-only courses may require students to supply their own.


On dinghy, personal watercraft and safety boat courses, and on keelboats without guardrails, all participants and instructors must wear a buoyancy aid.


Issued 12/07/2023. Information correct at time of publication. 73


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