Patrol Boat Safety Course Details
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is absolutely ESSENTIAL for those who wish to skipper and crew Wakatere patrol boats. While many of you know how to drive a patrol boat, this course is about rescuing and retrieving boats and sailors in the water and how to manage rigs & sails when towing.
INSTRUCTOR: Phil Bishop from the Auckland Sailing School will run the course and it will include both theory and practical instruction.
ELIGIBILITY: You must be 15 yrs +
COST: The cost of the course is covered by Wakatere in the expectation that you will support club racing, coaching or regattas as an 'approved skipper' this season.
If you need it, an official CBES Club Safety Boat Operator Certification will cost (around $30) and can be organized with the instructor on the day at your own expense.
SCHEDULE
0830 Intro > Theory
0930ish equipment checks
1000 ish hit the water in tiller steers
1100 ish get the Opti out
1300 ish lunch
1330 swap boats
1430 -1500 ish all done
WHAT TO BRING:
A well fitting cap or hat (that won’t blow off in the wind)
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Lunch and a water bottle
Wear clothes appropriate to the season. Wet suit ideal for winter
Shirts should have a collar to keep the sun off the back of your neck
A change of clothes in case you get wet
Some form of wet-weather or spray jacket
Soft-soled shoes such as deck shoes or trainers, but no hard black soles
Bring your personal buoyancy vest if you have one or a club one can be provided
Thanks for supporting Wakatere!
