POWERBOAT TRAINING

RIBS 4 KIDS

A training course specific to the safe handling of a tiller controlled inflatable tender in Salcombe Harbour

DURATION:

1 day

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MINIMUM AGE:

10 yrs

Areas covered:

Safety Equipment
Buoyancy Aid
Suitable Clothing
Kill Cord
Bailer
Paddles
Harbour Layout guide
 
Boat Care
Preparation
Fuel
Engine
Start/stop engine
Gears
Correct  tube inflation
 
Local knowledge
Weather conditions
Tides
Landmarks
Navigation Marks
Speed Limit Areas
Where to leave your boat
 
Basic Boat Handling
Familiarisation
Secure to a Buoy
Come alongside a pontoon
 
Rules of The Harbour
Knowledge of collision regulations
 
Beach Landings
Planning
Which Beach
Hazards
Method of approach
Crew communication
Mooring/Anchoring
 
Anchoring
Preparation
Attachment to boat
Don’t forget tide
 
Knots
Round turn and two half hitches
Bowline
 
Emergency Situations
Engine failure
Going aground (running out of water)

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Prices

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Ribs 4 Kids.

Prices:

Using our school boat - £200.00pp

Using your own boat £275.00 per day for up to 3 people 

Note:  When using the school boat a minimum booking of 2 candidates is required.