Safe Water Training

*SHOREBASED NAVIGATION DATE TO BE CONFIRMED*

This course will cover the content from the Irish Sailing coastal navigation for small boats course and the advanced powerboat certificate course in a 3 day format with 25 hours contact time.

Course Overview

Day 1 - Shorebased navigation 8 hours approx

Day 2 - Afloat, day navigation passage, night navigation passage. Hours TBC for daylight

Day 3 - Afloat, search patterns, rescue techniques.

All times are approximate and can vary from course to course depending on logistics, weather, tide and other variables that may be encountered. While we do our best to stick to the plan outlined, there may be times when the days and times will have to be adjusted to suit the course and location needs.

Course Information

- Coastal Nav course syllabus HERE

- Advanced Powerboat course syllabus HERE

- Powerboat Instructor handbook HERE

These documents outline exactly what is going to be covered on the courses. The instructor handbook can be used to see in detail what the outcomes are for each section in order for participants to successfully complete the course. The info in the above documents should help participants preparing for the course to refresh on their navigation, tidal and background knowledge prior to presenting for the advanced course. If there are any specific questions on this please don't hesitate to contact me.