Suitable for Drivers and Crew who undertake Dinghy Race Duties
The session will take 1-2 hours. It is based in the Club House and outside on dry land
- you will not need to wear sailing gear; however, please wear/bring appropriate outdoor clothes
Before attending, please click on the links below and watch the videos
and read
Understand
- Your responsibilities as Driver and Crew
- What clothing, footwear and buoyancy aid you need to wear
- The importance of bringing reading glasses if you use them
- That you may have to enter the water to
- assist someone, for example, in the unlikely event they have a head injury
- to help recover a dinghy, but only if you are confident in doing this - How to use an orange flare
Practise
- checking that all equipments in place, up to date, in good working orde
- preparing the Support Boat (SB) for launch
- raising and lowering the engine before moving the #
- securing the large, yellow round buoy
- on land, if not needed, so that it does not blow away
- to the SB, ready for towing it behind the SB, when on the water - inserting the expandable bung into the inner hole of the stern well, that is, always pointing forward
- checking the water outlet is clear of obstructions
- using the brush to clean the water inlet grills so they are clear of weed, mud, debris etc
- throwing the throw bag
- flushing the engine
- securing the SB after use
Understand how to
- complete the SB Log including any equipment issues
- post any issues on the Dinghy WhatsApp, so they can be rectified ASAP
- recognise what type of safety issues you should record in the Incident Book and how to write this up appropriately and maintain confidentiality
For further information or to book a practice session please contact