Club Safety Boat Operator - Rowing Club version
Recommended by Rowing New Zealand.
A practical on-water training course for rowing club coaches and safety boat operators.
Aim: To gain safety knowledge and proficiency in coach/safety boat operation, enabling better safety cover for rowers involved in rowing club activities and events.
Duration: 6 hours.
Qualification: Club Safety Boat Operator Qualification (Endorsed by Rowing NZ).
Prerequisites: None. (Marine VHF Radio Operators Qualification and First Aid recommended. Powerboat Level Two recommended for craft powered by 25HP and above).
Modules:
- Preparation, boat checks & safety equipment
- New Zealand law
- Launching & retrieving
- Boat handling
- Swamped & inverted craft
- Casualty rescue
- Towing
- End of day procedures
Club Safety Boat Operator Training
Training is provided by experienced powerboat instructors - available throughout the country. Courses are ideally run at the rowing club – for its members as vessels, hazards and processes will be club-specific. The Club Safety Officer should be in attendance to assist with training on club specific procedures and equipment.
Price: Tuition fees are variable throughout the country but include a $20 per-attendee course pack & certificate component. Please obtain a quote from the instructor/training centre of your choice.
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