BSAC Boat Handling Course

AIM: To introduce boat handling skills to those who will be driving powerboats to and from dive sites and supervising other divers. This course is suitable for all levels of diver.

DURATION: 2 Days 0900 to 1700.

PRE REQUISITES: None but a basic knowledge of diving would be useful.

COURSE CONTENT:

·    Different craft and their equipment

·    Launching and recovery

·    Basic boat handling

·    Anchoring

·    Laying and recovering shot lines

·    Dropping and recovering divers

·    Person overboard procedure

·    Voyage planning General Safety

The two days are largely practical with some short shorebased sessions. We have a maximum of three students per instructor and boat. You will spend time both driving and crewing. The course is taught using our 6 and 7m RIBs and included in the course fee is the BSAC Boat Handling Course Pack, BSAC Certificate and RYA Level 2 Certificate (there is an extra £10 charge for non BSAC members).

BOOKING: Please contact the office.