​Safety Familiarisation.
Safety on the water is paramount. All adult sailing members of the club are expected to be able to use the safety boats effectively and efficiently. To this end the club runs several Safety Familiarisation courses throughout the year, members are taught how to use each of the clubs safety boats. All members are expected to have been through one of these courses, even if they already hold RYA powerboat qualifications, in order that they are familiar with each of the boats and know where all the safety equipment is kept.
The club has two ribs, three dories and one heavy displacement boat
The dates for this years courses will be posted as soon as they are available.

Powerboat Training
RYA Courses
Powerboat level 1 - this is a basic introduction courses not generally used most people new to power boating go straight to the next course.
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Powerboat level 2 - Assumes no previous knowledge or experience - course syllabus;
Low speed boat handling
High speed boat handling
Introduction to chart work
Anchoring
Coming alongside / picking up a mooring
RYA link: http://www.rya.org.uk/courses-training/courses/powerboat/Pages/level-2.aspx

Powerboat level 2 - direct assessment for those that are experienced and able to complete all aspects of the practical and theory required - please contact me for further details.

Safetyboat - RYA level 2 certificate must be held before this course can be undertaken (and strong ability in all practical aspects of level 2 syllabus) - course syllabus:
Rescue techniques for: 
Sailing dinghies
Wind surfers
Kite surfers
Canoes
Safety boat management
Most of this is practical (some aspects may be covered in theory only)
RYA Link: http://www.rya.org.uk/courses-training/courses/powerboat/Pages/safety-boat.aspx


To help planning for courses if you are interested in any course please let me know.
For any advice, to register interest in a course or book onto a course please Email:
safety@ogstonsc.co.uk