RYA Powerboat Training Centre

Ribs 4 Kids

A Unique  Junior Training program specific to driving your own inflatable tender or small rib in Salcombe Harbour

DURATION
1 Day

MINIMUM BOOKING
2 PEOPLE

MINIMUM AGE
8 yrs

Areas Covered

Safety Equipment
Buoyancy Aid
Suitable Clothing
Kill Cord
Bailer
Paddles
Harbour
Layout guide

Boat Care
Preparation
Fuel
Engine
Start/stop engine
Gears
Correct tube inflation

Local knowledge
Weather conditions
TidesLandmarks
Navigation Marks
Speed Limit Areas
Where to leave your boat

Basic Boat Handling
Familiarisation
Secure to a Buoy
Come alongside a pontoon

Rules of The Harbour
Knowledge of collision regulations

Beach Landings
Planning
Which Beach
Hazards
Method of approach
Crew communication
Mooring/Anchoring

Anchoring
Preparation
Attachment to boat
Don’t forget tide

Knots
Round turn and two half hitches
Bowline

Emergency Situations
Engine failure
Going aground (running out of water)

Prices

Ribs 4 Kids:
Own Boat Training - £295 (up to 3 people)

Booking Form

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