Intro to Powerboating – SAR

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Nowadays crew often join a Search and Rescue Service with very little marine background. This course is aimed at building skills from scratch and is the first step to becoming an experienced and competent Search and Rescue Crew member. In addition to basic boat handling skills, the course covers role and responsibility of a SAR crew.

Nowadays crew often join a Search and Rescue Service with very little marine background. This course is aimed at building skills from scratch and is the first step to becoming an experienced and competent Search and Rescue Crew member. In addition to basic boat handling skills, the course covers role and responsibility of a SAR crew.

1 day
Level 1

Basic boat preparation, assist launch & recovery, low & high speed manoeuvres, anchoring & docking, basic weather, safety. Role and limitations of SAR crew. Personal, crew and casualty safety.

Powerboat
Professional
ISA Introduction to Powerboating
6.5m Excalibur RIB 120hp Mercruiser inboard diesel engine, 5.5 m Humber RIB 90hp Honda four stroke engine, 4m Narwhal RIB 15hp Honda four stroke engine.
You will understand the basic handling characteristics of a powerboat, the requirements of a crew and the responsibilities of a SAR crew.
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
No skills required. Recommendation from your SAR station management.
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