course outline session duration 1 6hrs 2 6hrs total 12hrs*

Australian Sailing Safety Boat Operator Recommended Run Sheet (Version 2 October 2017)

Course Objectives At the end of the Safety Boat Operator course, participants will:

• Meet all Safety Boat Operator criteria outlined in the Powerboat Syllabus and Logbook:

Boats and Equipment Personal Equipment

Can select suitable clothing and equipment appropriate to the activity, area of operation and prevailing conditions

Can identify different types of lifejacket and suitability for driver and crew

Safety Boats

Can select a suitable vessel to support a variety of on water activities

Can select and use safety equipment appropriate to activity

Race Management

Has knowledge of race course design and management

Can position raft considering race fleet, hazards and sailing area

Knows methods for communicating with other boats and shore

Boat Handling – Skills and Techniques

General Can ‘stand off’ other craft Can come alongside other vessels and sailing craft

whilst underway Can lay and recover marker buoys Demonstrates correct use of kill cord at all times Has working knowledge of techniques for dealing with

lee-shore scenarios Towing

Knows how to rig multiple tows Understands towing fragile high performance boats Can tow alongside

Rescue of other Craft Dinghy

Can demonstrate the correct approach Can right capsized and inverted dinghies Knows how to right multihulls Knows how to deal with entrapments

Course Outline

Session Duration

1 6hrs

2 6hrs

Total 12hrs* *The 12 hours is the suggested minimum time, and

can be manipulated to run over as many sessions the centre/instructor deems appropriate, e.g. 2 x 6hrs


Windsurf Can demonstrate the correct approach Can recover a person from the water Knows techniques for recovering multiple boards and

sails Can recover a single board without disassembly

Kayak (can be covered in theory)

Knows the correct approach Knows how to rescue different types of kayak/canoe Knows how to return the paddler to a kayak/canoe

Kitesurfing (optional) Knows the correct approach Knows how to handle, deflate and recover a kite from

the water

• Understand where they can progress to, if they want to extend their Powerboat skills and experience. Note: These timings are based upon the students already being competent in Powerboat Handling criteria and are based upon an Instructor to Student ratio of:

• 4:1 (with a single vessel with Instructor onboard)

• 6:1 (with multiple vessels all vessels must have either an Instructor/Helper onboard)

“As the driver of a Powerboat you have the legal responsibility towards other water users. For everyone’s safety plan your trip, look after your passengers and at all times maintain a proper lookout.”


TIME LEARNING OUTCOMES

Participants will understand / demonstrate / demonstrate awareness of:

ACTIVITIES RESOURCES

Introduction

15mins Introduction and Welcome

• Introductions

• Housekeeping

• Course outline - how course will run

• Check boat licences and certificates

• Location and prevailing conditions

• Introduce yourself and use an Icebreaker to get participants talking – e.g. “Describe the worst dinghy sailing or boating incident you have heard about!”

• Introduce participants to the training centre and any relevant rules or behaviour expectations when attending the centre

• Mention changing facilities, showers & drying rooms as appropriate

• Tell participants what the course includes and what is required in order for them to succeed

• Confirm legal eligibility to operate boats including Lifejackets and Licensing

• Outline the training area using the local boating map and highlight any speed or wash restrictions

• Discuss the weather forecast and how this may impact on the format & timings of the course

• Evacuation diagram for Centre

• Safety Boat Wet Notes

• AS Powerboat Syllabus & Log

• Local boating map – usually free PDF

• Weather forecast – use bom.gov.au

Boats and Equipment

30mins Personal Equipment

• Can select suitable clothing and equipment appropriate to the activity, area of operation and prevailing conditions

• Can identify suitable lifejacket(s) for driver and crew

• Discuss manning of safety boats – normal practice is for Safety Boat to have a driver and crew – refer to example Club Guidelines

• Discuss the different types of lifejackets, and suitability for driver and crew. Note: Crew may need a level 50 for in the water, but also a second lifejacket with greater buoyancy for legal requirements (such as categorisation of waters)

• Show some examples of lifejackets

• Discuss typical times afloat as Safety Boat Operator and the need to select appropriate clothing and equipment appropriate to the activity, environment and prevailing conditions

• Wet Note – SBOWN1.1 – Boats & Equipment: Personal Equipment & Safety Boat Equipment

• Samples of Lifejackets level 50 & 50S and 150 Inflatable

• Handheld Radio with pouch and remote microphone

http://bom.gov.au/


TIME

LEARNING OUTCOMES Participants will understand / demonstrate / demonstrate

awareness of:


30mins

Safety Boats

• Can select a suitable vessel to support a variety of on-water activities

• Can select and use safety equipment appropriate to the activity

• Show students the checklist for Powerboats within the Standards and Guidelines for Discover Sailing Centres

• Work through the checklist and clarify the need for each item (utilise Standards and Guidelines)

• Discuss the type of boat and its suitability to safety boat duties with relevance to: o Types of craft being supported o Stability o Size, capacity and speed o Utilise Example of Club Guidelines

• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of: o Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) o Displacement Hulls o Sports Boats with cabins o Open aluminium craft o Multihulls o Cathedral Hulls o High freeboard o Propeller guards (Utilise SIN 2)

• Discuss the selection of specific safety boat equipment including: o Additional spare kill cords (crew & operator) o Sharp knives to facilitate cutting of Trapeze, Trampoline Harness, Sheets, etc. o Ease of rapid access to knives o Pliers – for removing pins o Rubber mallet – for removing pins o Rig Cutters / wire cutters o Spare buckets or bailers for flooded boats o A strong wooden Paddle o Buoys for marking abandoned or capsized craft o Towing lines with clips, and bridles o Throwing lines and devices o Fenders o First aid kits and equipment o Thermal blankets o Drinks, food, sunscreen o Binoculars

• Describe the 18ft skiff incident to highlight the need for equipment

• Wet Note – SBOWN1.2 – Boats & Equipment – Safety Boat Selection

• Safety Boat equipped for a DSC

• Discover Sailing Standards & Guidelines

• Safety Information Notice (SIN) 2 of 2013 – Propeller Guards (recommended fitting)

• Lessons Learned – SBOLL1 – 18-oot skiff entrapment (training, checklists, knifes)

https://www.sailingresources.org.au/discover-sailing-centres/dsc-operating-standards-and-guidelines/

https://www.sailingresources.org.au/discover-sailing-centres/dsc-operating-standards-and-guidelines/

https://www.sailingresources.org.au/powerboat-resources/





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awareness of:


Race Management

45mins Race Management Skills

• Has knowledge of race course design and management:

o Standard Course Designs for Dinghy Racing

o Standard Course Designs for Windsurf Racing

o Brief overview of Kite Boarding course designs

o Race course management – potential duties of the Safety Boat

o Use of GNSS in mark laying and course design

• Can position craft considering race fleet, hazards, and sailing area

o Assessing the course, racing fleet movements and potential hazards

o Identification of suitable locations to position the Safety Boat(s)

• Knows methods for communicating with other boats and the shore:

o Communication methods and techniques on the race course between the race management and safety boats

o Hand signals

• Discuss the common structure of race organisation and the role of the Race Officer

• Outline that SIN 2 provides excellent guidance on Race Management and should be utilised by Clubs

• Show students the following Courses as provided in the World Sailing (ISAF) Sailing Instructions Guide:

o Windward Leeward o Triangle o Trapezoid

• Overlay examples of these Courses on a local boating map or chart

• Discuss how the marks would be positioned and relocated including the use of GNSS Positioning Craft

• Discuss the route that various types of Dinghy would take around each course including high performance boats and multihulls

• Discuss where boats are likely to have problems that could lead to capsize and entrapment situations

• Mention that more capsizes will be from Gybing and observation can identify common areas (e.g. final gybe at bottom mark) – and Safety Boat should position themselves to observe this point

• Discuss suitable locations for positioning safety boats that do not impact on the racing fleet (e.g. Foiling Moths 30knots downwind with wide arcs at ‘bottom’ marks) – consider which heading is common after bottom mark

• Discuss response times for different craft

• Show example pictures of Windsurfing Courses Communication

• Discuss the VHF Channels that are allocated for Non-Commercial and Recreational use being 72, 73 & 77

• Discuss how to set up handheld VHF radios with remote microphones, carry on the person and use effectively in strong wind conditions

• Discuss the need to conduct Radio Checks prior to departure – refer to Coroners report for 18ft Skiff

• Discuss disaster/crisis/major incident management plans

• Discuss how ‘codes’ may be used to avoid revealing the scope of incidents to the general public (e.g. Code Yellow)

• Discuss typical pre-departure communication list with the Race Officials/Officer may include:

o Radio check with all call-signs

• Wet Note – SBOWN2.1 – Race Management Skills

• Safety Information Notice (SIN) 2 of 2014 – Best practices and safety management at small boat regattas (people, boats & communication)

• World Sailing (ISAF) Racing Rules of Sailing (Appendix L – Sailing Instructions Guide) or the AS Racing Rules (The Blue Book)

• Example picture of Windsurfing Courses: http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc11/d0uglass/diagram.jpg





http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc11/d0uglass/diagram.jpg





o Codes or other signals o Entry numbers o Reporting of retirements o Reporting of capsized craft o Timing of race marks recovery o Deployment of marks/buoys o Following fleet or positioning to maintain visual contact

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awareness of:


Boat Handling – Skills and Techniques

30mins General Skills

• Demonstrates correct use of kill cords at all times

• Can stand off other craft

• Can come alongside other vessels and sailing craft whilst underway

• Driver to always wear Kill Cord with spare available for the crew in case the driver goes overboard

• Discuss methods of attachment and promote wearing around the thigh or clipped to Lifejacket, but not around the wrist

• Mention that ‘wireless’ systems are available such as ‘CoastKey’ and ‘AutoTether’

• Discuss risk of engaging gear accidentally and recommend that all safety boats have ‘squeeze – release’ triggers fitted to engine controls

• Practice holding station and use this as an assessment of boat handling skills

• Outline the reasons for coming alongside another boat or craft whilst underway (e.g. crew change / more stable in wave conditions)

• Discuss points of sail for various wind and wave conditions when approaching a sailing vessel underway

• Discuss avoiding going head to wind once alongside due to boom flailing

• Discuss communication prior to approach and approach techniques

• If possible practice coming alongside and departing craft under sail or show example video(s)

• Lessons Learned – SBOLL2 – Safer safety boat operation (unprotected throttles, approach, propeller guards)

• CoastKey (http://coastkey.com/

• AutoTether (www.autotether.com)

http://coastkey.com/

http://coastkey.com/

https://autotether.com/

https://autotether.com/






• Revision of MOB recovery techniques from Powerboat Handling

• Discuss methods of approach including beam on and bow into wind

• Discuss advantages and disadvantages using RYA Safety Boat Handbook

• Discuss what MOB recovery equipment is available vs. what is usually carried

• Show images of different equipment

• Discuss use of ‘parbuckling’ techniques either improvised or with dedicated equipment on low sided craft

• RYA Safety Boat Handbook – Page 90/91


• Can lay and recover marker buoys

• Introduce the different types of marks and buoys, anchors, chains, and line arrangements

• Discuss the selection of line arrangements for areas with high tidal ranges (such as pulleys) – use image on RYA book page 46/47

• Practice stowage of buoys in the safety boat for ease of deployment – show image of towing marks

• Discuss the types and locations of marks that may be required – e.g. starting and finishing lines, turning marks, spacing marks

• Practice identifying mark locations with use of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as handheld GPS units

• Discuss GNSS functions such as ‘projecting a waypoint’

• Practice projecting a waypoint and then go to this destination

• Using lessons learned highlight the need to Kill Cord use and risks of accidental throttle movement

• Practice holding station and deploy a mark Practice recovering the mark

• Wet Note – SBOWN3.1 – Skills & Techniques – Mark Laying

• RYA Safety Boat Handbook Page 46/47 – laying and recovering marks

• Page 47 - Videos of laying and recovery of marks in tidal locations

• Handheld GPS (GNSS) receiver, including quick user guide (or manual)

ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing (Appendix L – Sailing Instructions Guide) or the AS Racing Rules (The Blue Book)

• Lessons Learned – SBOLL3 – Runaway boat risks lives (manning, kill cords, throttle guards, mark laying)






• Has a working knowledge of techniques for dealing with lee-shore scenarios

• Discuss the priorities of the Safety Boat crew are usually: o Safety of Safety Boat Driver and Crew o Safety of persons being assisted o Safety of others in the area o Prevention of further damage to craft o Recovery of disabled craft

• Using the local map discuss possible lee shores and their hazards

• Discuss what is involved in assessing the situation: o Risks to the person being assisted o Wind and tidal effects on own craft o Waves and rebound effects o Surf o Underwater hazards – rocks and shoals o Equipment available

• Discuss the methods available including: o Throwing line / heaving line o Floating line with or without fender o Direct approach o Drift down from anchor

• Practice some methods on a non-hazardous shore line (e.g. onto a beach) Discuss communicating the situation to Race Officials / Officer

• Wet Note – SBOWN3.2 - Skills & Techniques – Lee Shore Scenarios

• Local boating map

• Fenders and towing line (floating / polypropylene)





Towing

40mins Towing

• How to rig multiple tows

• Discuss scenarios where multiple tows may be required for training fleets such as OziOpti Tacker Dinghy, International Optimist Dinghy, Bic, or other ‘learn to sail’ craft

• Include towing to/from safe start/finishing area, including in and out of marinas

• Discuss towing capability of safety boat and engine size

• Discuss typical learn to sail fleet is 6 to 8 boats (maximum 8 boats per instructor)

• Mention the ideal tow for Pacer Dinghy is three, maximum six

• Demonstrate how to set up the bridle – floating line, clear of propeller, attached to strong points, and method of slipping for emergencies

• Demonstrate and practice round turn and two half hitches

• Discuss standard and existing painter lines – e.g. Optimist 8 or 9metre floating ski braid – mention how to tide them onto a tow line bridle

• Emphasise need to take up load gradually and slow down early

• Discuss avoiding head to wind with sails up – keep wind slightly off bow when towing upwind

Daisy Chain

• Show students the daisy chain method (this can be done ashore) – show how to connect boats, where to tie painter lines, and where strong points exist such as toe straps or dedicated towing points (usually mast)

• Discuss limitations such as suitability for light wind/wave conditions; and the heavy load on 1st boat in chain

• Highlight that the last boat keeps rudder down to steer, and you only need a person in the final boat

Herringbone

• Show students a herringbone tow line

• Use pre-tied loops with round turn & 2 half-hitches / bowlines, or use rolling hitches

• Explain that crew must steer and weight needs to be aft

• Discuss the need for communications with the sailor (i.e. lower sails, raise centreboard, weight aft & steer to follow the safety boat, what will happen when you arrive at destination)

• Wet Note – SBOWN3.3 – Skills & Techniques – How to rig Multiple Tows

• RYA Safety Boat Handbook – Page 50 (towing a string of dinghies)

• RYA Safety Boat Handbook – Page 56 - Appendix 3: Knots for the Safety Boat crew (round turn & two half-hitches)





30mins Towing

• Towing fragile high performance boats

• Discuss the types & designs, and materials used for constructing high performance boats:

o Foiling Moths – single person, carbon fibre, brittle, wand, foil, spectra lines, no trapeze, and expensive (AU$37,000 new)

o 29er, 49er, 49er FX – two person skiffs, carbon mast and boom, spectra lines, trapeze

o RS600 – single person, carbon mast, trapeze o 10ft, 12ft, 14ft, 16ft, 18ft Skiffs

• Discuss common scenario being either equipment failure (such as dismasting, spars, sails, deck hardware, rudders and foils); or injuries

• High performance sailors may request access to tools from safetyboat such as rubber mallet & pliers to de-rig and remove pins

• Highlight that boats are fragile and the priority is to ask the skipper where to attach towing lines

• Typical towing points will be from a bow fitting or the mast

• Discuss speed of tow, for example foiling moths will lift if towed fast

• Emphasise drop sails & trying to trim the bow up

• Brisbane Skiff Club advice for 10ft Skiff is to secure the tow line by forming a loop over the bumpkin / spinnaker prod near the stem and securing the free end to the mast by at least 3 open turns, the free end to be held by a crew member remaining with the towed skiff. No knots are to be used. For 12ft & 18ft Skiffs they state that the tow line must be secured to the mast by at least two (2) open turns with the free end to be held by a crew member

• Wet Note – SBOWN3.4 – Skills & Techniques – Fragile, high performance & alongside tows

• Foiling Moth website (www.mach2boats.com)

http://www.mach2boats.com/





30mins Towing

• Can tow alongside

• Describe suitable safety boats - towing alongside is better when provided by RIBs (soft sided boats) - must be soft sided boats

• Revise teaching points of towing alongside from Start Powerboating – for dealing with powerboats and heavier dinghies

Scenarios may include:

• Windsurfers – tired sailors, learn to sail stuck upwind or downwind

• Dinghies – often semi submerged with breached buoyancy compartment

• Training Dinghies needing a short tow – with sail/mast laid across boat (optimists can be positioned on top of safety boat)

• Boats with narrow hulls or wings such as skiffs, 14’s and Moths – place wing on top of RIB – be very wary of apparent wind

• Reinforce the need to always ask skippers for advice – this is rule number one for high performance craft

Practice As a group, set up an alongside tow with any type of dinghy or other boat and practice manoeuvring

• Wet Note – PBHWN7.1 – Skills & Techniques – Towing





Rescue and Towing Techniques for specific vessels

40mins Dinghy

• Can demonstrate the correct approach

• Can right capsized and inverted Dinghies

• Discuss and agree on terminology – highlight that a capsize involves going past 90degrees and Inversions mean upside down

• Show 5min video of two handed capsize recovery (Dinghy Instructor Resource)

• Mention that capsize will not always result in Inversion – i.e. Crew may be able to prevent this, or in shallow water the mast may be stuck in the mud

• Inversion prevention options include in mast flotation, anti-inversion cushions, and other floats – show Secumar products on website

• Discuss that many boats have righting lines stowed under the gunwale and secured by elastic

Key Considerations

• Wind direction

• Head count

• Crew first, boat second

• Crew separated from boat – standard MOB procedure

• Injured persons – scoop and run

• Mention that the ‘scoop’ method described in the RYA book is generally not taught or practised within Australia – it is a suitable method for experienced sailors, but can lead to fatigue for beginners due to repeated capsize

• Capsized with Crew at dagger board – approach Mast tip to prevent inversion

• Inverted with Crew at boat – come alongside facing same direction as Dinghy on Windward side

• Protect the safety boat - check the water for sails and lines esp. spinnakers

Righting Basics

• Use Page 6 of Safety Boat eBook to show approach to righting the boat - heading down-wind, stern and engine into wind – this provides control

• In all methods the sail should blow away from you

• Boats can be rotated by raising the mast tip and holding this on the safety boat whilst manoeuvring around

• Wet Note – SBOWN4.1 – Rescue of Other Craft – General Dinghy Rescue Techniques

• Secumar brand ‘Airbags for Dinghies’ (LINK) – known as Anti-inversion cushions

• RYA Safety Boat eBook – Page 6 (Righting a boat, guiding principles)

• Dinghy Instructor resources - Video of 2handed capsize recovery (You Tube)

http://www.secumar.com/content.e.133.291.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2lCEI3Cer8#t=82





30mins Dinghy – Optimist Designs



• Introduce the Optimist design of Dinghy and state that when it capsizes it will always inverts quickly

• Discuss how sailor size and fatigue may result in the need for assistance to get back on top the hull

• Always release the mainsheet and kicking Strap / Vang as soon as possible to prevent mainsail powering up

• Once righted hold craft alongside the safety boat and help crew to bail and regain confidence

• You may be able to lift the bow of the Optimist onto the safety boat and empty water – beware the dagger board which may need removing before re-launching

• Wet Note – SBOWN4.2 – Rescue of Other Craft – Optimist Techniques

• RYA Safety Boat eBook – Page 16 & 17 – optimist dinghy techniques

30mins Dinghy – Single & Double Handed Designs



• Describe method:

• Manoeuvre the safety boat to the mast tip pointing same direction as dinghy

• Switch engine off

• Ensure crew are at dagger board

• Release the mainsheet and kicking Strap / Vang as soon as possible to prevent mainsail powering up

• Lift mast slowly and ‘walk’ hands down mast

• Assist sailor(s) as necessary

• Demonstrate and practice righting capsized and inverted dinghies

• Wet Note – SBOWN4.3 – Rescue of Other Craft – Single & Double-handed designs

40mins Dinghy - High Performance Designs



• Explain that with experienced sailors assistance is usually due to gear failure (most common), injury or fatigue

• Speak with the crew to find out what assistance they require

• Release the mainsheet and kicking Strap / Vang as soon as possible to prevent mainsail powering up

• Wet Note – SBOWN4.4 – Rescue of Other Craft – High Performance Techniques





40mins (Dinghy) Multihull Techniques

• Knows how to right multihulls: o Prevention o Capsize o Inversion

• Discuss that measures to prevent inversion should be considered for training fleets (various floats available including North Sails ‘floatie’)

• Show pictures of the righting lines that are normally stowed in pockets at the mast base

• Explain how to prevent a capsize becoming an inversion by: o Holding the mast o Putting weight on the hull o No weight on the mast or sails

Method

• Explain that when righting the wind should be blowing against the trampoline and assisting

• Discuss how to rotate boats into the wind – the crew can do this by putting weight on the lower hull at the Bow – this will cause the boat to pivot around this point and the hull to be downwind of the mast and sails

• Safety boat should be upwind

• Lift mast to assist crew

• Ensure both crew on the lower hull

• Mainsheet and jib sheets un-cleated

• Recover spinnakers prior to righting – cutting the halyard close to head of sail may be necessary

• Crew will use righting line to right boat and will drop into water between hulls and grab the Dolphin striker or front beam to prevent the boat from capsizing again

• Safety boat can then come alongside and assist Inversions

• For inversions the crew should use a righting line led over the windward hull

• Crew should stand at the back of the leeward hull to lift the bow of the windward hull

• This will encourage the mast to come to the surface and the safety boat can assist with lifting the mast and rotating the boat to place the mast downwind of the hulls

• Safety boat can also assist by pulling the boat over using a tow line – this should be connected to the safety boat Painter (of attachment point) – keep a safe distance

• Wet Note – SBOWN4.5 – Rescue of Other Craft – Multi-hull Techniques

• RYA Safety Boat eBook – Page 28 & 29


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awareness of:


40mins Dinghy

• Knows how to deal with entrapments

• Explain why it is important to understand entrapment, and that a number of fatalities may have been prevented by better training, equipment, and organisation

• Explain that the RYA found entrapments can happen in all conditions, not just heavy weather

• Discuss AS Safety Information Notice 1 in response to one fatality – focus on quote ‘all efforts should be directed towards righting the boat’

• Talk through Lessons Learned

• Discuss equipment – show the different types, designs, and methods of releasing trapeze harnesses, including quick release

• Discuss equipment - explain that a Racing Fleet is typically required to carry Knives but this may differ to what is actually carried - show a good example of a safety knife (serrated)

• Discuss that when approaching the scene the safety boat should be considering what the sail plan is likely to be, whether righting is an option, and what method may work best

• Highlight that approaching an inverted vessel should be slow – try to quickly account for everyone – consider the type of craft, course, and where people are likely to be

• Try to come alongside the Dinghy in the same direction as the hull is lying

• Keep the propeller away from people

• For Skiffs lift gunwale onto safety boat and secure to the boat – this will help you to look under the boat and manoeuvre if necessary

• For single handers focus on righting the boat as a priority

• If mast is stuck in mud focus on lifting boat onto safety boat

• Safety of life takes priority over equipment – if somebody is trapped by a harness and/or trampoline use the knife

• Safety boat crew may be able to enter the water and reach under to assist – avoid diving into the water – it’s ideal to be wearing a Level 50 lifejacket (PFD 3)

• Watch video on solving entrapments - page 32 of eBook titled ‘Dinghy inverted, suspected missing crew’

• Wet Note – SBOWN4.6 – Rescue of Other Craft – Entrapments

• Entrapments (right the boat, 1st Aid & CPR)

• Lessons Learned – SBOLL1 – 18 foot skiff entrapment (training, checklists, knifes)

• Safety Information Notice (SIN) 1 of 2015 – Trapeze harnesses and entrapment

• Coroner’s Report

• RYA Safety Boat eBook – Page 32 to 33

• 2003/2004 report on Entrapment by the RYA

• 2012 US Sailing - Tests of Sailor Retrieval, Capsize Recovery, and Entrapment

• Quote from US Report ‘our tests reinforce the RYA’s observation that a decisive way to address entrapment is to immediately right the boat by putting weight on the centerboard. U.S. Sailing and other organizations should consider establishing this as doctrine’

• YA Safety Information Notice 1 of 2013 – Trapeze Harnesses

• Nedlands fatality – mother dived into water and drowned – don’t dive under

• Good example of a Harness Rescue Tool (suitable knife)

• Trapeze Harness manufacturer’s include:

• http://www.zhik.com/

• https://www.gillmarine.com/au/


http://www.courts.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/275773/cif-sailing-competitor-20140804.pdf

http://www.rya.org.uk/coursestraining/resources/keepingcurrent/Pages/Dinghyentrapments.aspx


http://www.zhik.com/

https://www.gillmarine.com/au/


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awareness of:


30mins Windsurfer


• Can recover a single board without disassembly

• Can recover a person from the water

• Knows techniques for recovering multiple boards and sails

• Approaching training fleet – participant on top of large board with small sail – approach mast tip facing same direction as board

• Switch off engine and move the windsurfer across the safety boat – windsurfer can then transfer into safety boat

• Rotate mast so it is facing upwind and drive windsurfer to destination

• Approaching performance sailor in high winds – take care in approach due to high powered and more fragile sail - board may not support weight of sailor at rest and will sink if sat upon

• Rig may need to be detached from board or completely de-rigged – highlight issues of tensioned rigs and difficulty / hazards of de-rig afloat

• Watch video on how to detach the rig from the board – RYA eBook page 37

• If sailor is in the water use standard MOB recovery techniques from Start Powerboating

• If Multiple Boards and Sails, they can be laid across safety boat alternating from one side to other

• Emphasise that not removing rigs is usually the best option

• Demonstrate and practice approaching and recovering windsurfers

• Mention that windsurfer techniques may be adapted and used on ‘un-stayed’ dinghys

• Wet Note – SBOWN4.7 – Rescue of Other Craft – Windsurfer Techniques

• RYA Safety Boat eBook – Page 36 to 37

• MOB dummy (or alternative device)

• Windsurfer – complete – design

15mins Kayaks

• Knows the correct approach

• Knows how to rescue different types of kayak/canoe Knows how to return the paddler to the kayak/canoe

• Explain that Kayakers sit with legs in front and use double bladed paddles; Canoeists sit or kneel and use a single bladed paddle

• Discuss the features of a Kayak: sealed, narrow, fast, manoeuvrable, may have a rudder, less stable than a canoe, usually floats after capsize

• Discuss features of a Canoe: open, wide stable, easier to enter from water, more storage space, usually has some buoyancy compartments

• Kayaks are difficult to re-enter from the water – experienced Kayakers use Eskimo rolls – beginners will struggle and may tire from the effort

• Canoes if capsized may be full of water and will need bailing – may be difficult to enter from water but easier than Kayaks

• Approach slowly – avoid any wash

• Conduct head count and communicate

• Assist paddlers from the water into safety boat – engine off

• Empty Kayaks/Canoes of water and support alongside

• A paddle across the beam can provide stability whilst the paddler re-enters

• Towing is possible if paddler is too cold, or wishes to discontinue – use attachment points on Kayak/Canoe – beware of veering from side to side

• If Kayaks/Canoes are available, demonstrate and practice emptying water and assisting entry

• Wet Note – SBOWN4.8 – Rescue of Other Craft – Kayak & Canoe Techniques

• Wiki explanation of Kayak vs. Canoe

• RYA Safety Boat eBook - Page 38 to 40

http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-the-Difference-Between-a-Kayak-and-Canoe


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awareness of:


15mins Kitesurfing

• Knows the correct approach

• Knows how to handle, deflate and recover a kite from the water

• Scenarios may include: o Lost board o Gear failure or damage o Injury, fatigue, or inexperienced learner o Offshore wind – unable to self-rescue

• Watch ISAF Video - Describe the equipment: Kite (deflation point usually at centre of leading edge), Lines (20metres typical), Harness (two safety releases - 1st release at front of harness will prevent kite from flying, 2nd release disconnects completely), Board (doesn’t have leash)

• Hazard - Describe what will happen if kite fills with wind – may rise and drag rider down wind

• Approach rider from 90degrees to wind – avoid lines

• Ask “do you need assistance?”

• Ask – “have you pulled your 1st safety?”

• Approach kite from 90degrees to wind – avoid lines

• Hazard - beware of grabbing lines – there is a lot of potential energy and lines may cut you

• Grab leading edge and bring on board – low and inverted - deflate as a priority

• Recover lines into a bucket

• Last resort in strong winds – puncture leading edge

• Watch video(s) from Conference or Safety Boat eBook

• Wet Note – SBOWN4.9 – Rescue of Other Craft – Kiteboard Techniques

• Video from ISAF Development YouTube Channel – Kiteboard Training Resources (Self Rescue and Pack-down 2.5minutes)

• RYA Safety Boat eBook – page 42 to 45

Closure, Summary, Debrief

30mins Course Closure, Summary & Debrief

• Pack up equipment

• Summarise key learning outcomes

• Discuss opportunities for practice and improvement

• Collate course feedback and ideas for improvement

• Sign log books and outline the certificate issue process

• Participants can demonstrate the correct process in packing up all associated safety boat equipment

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the key elements for each of the skills they learnt in the session.

• AS Powerboat Syllabus & Log

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course outline session duration 1 6hrs 2 6hrs total 12hrs*

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