• Course ID: C340
  • Discipline: Powerboat
  • Level: Level 3


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Building on existing skills of the National Powerboat Certificate this course is aimed at the SAR coxswain/helmsman who intends to operate in a more challenging environment in daylight hours.

Building on existing skills of the National Powerboat Certificate this course is aimed at the SAR coxswain/helmsman who intends to operate in a more challenging environment in daylight hours.

2 days
Level 3

Boat preparation, passage planning, weather, passage making (daylight only), advanced boat handling. Role and limitations of SAR crew. Personal, crew and casualty safety. Role of Commercial Skipper Includes endorsements for planing, outdrive, outboard, console control and tiller control.

Powerboat
Professional

6.5m Excalibur RIB 120hp Mercruiser inboard diesel engine, 5.5 m Narwhal RIB 90hp Honda four stroke engine, 4m Narwhal RIB 15hp Honda four stroke engine.
You will be capable of helming in challenging conditions in inshore waters both by day and understand the responsibilities of a SAR Coxswain/Helmsman.
SailCork’s base at East Ferry in Cork Harbour, with waters suitable for powerboating in all weathers. Full facilities including a chartroom for briefings, changing rooms, easy access to the water for dinghies and marina for larger boats. Can be conducted at a SAR Organisation’s own station.
Your personal powerboating gear, suitable for powerboating in all conditions. Buoyancy aid or lifejacket. Notebook and pen. Whistle and knife. Powerboat logbook
Bring a packed lunch as well as snack and drink for mid morning.
ISA
Powerboating|Search and Rescue|SAR|Professional
National Powerboat Certificate or equivalent. Coastal Navigation for Small Boats or equivalent. Recommendation from your SAR station management.

Accreditation -
Syllabus

Boat preparation, passage planning, weather, passage making (daylight only), advanced boat handling. Role and limitations of SAR crew. Personal, crew and casualty safety. Role of Commercial Skipper Includes endorsements for planing, outdrive, outboard, console control and tiller control.

Pre Course National Powerboat Certificate or equivalent. Coastal Navigation for Small Boats or equivalent. Recommendation from your SAR station management.
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