2009 Rolex Fastnet Race2010|2009
The 2009 Fastnet Race is upon us with qualifying races begining in May, there is alot to do.
A minimum of 30% of the crew must have completed the in order to qualify.
Course to Steer are offering the course for a group discounted rate of £145 for the two days when 9 or more people attend the course. The other amazing thing about our RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety Course is that we will do it at the location of your choice on the dates to suit you.
Aside from the obvious cost benefits, some of the course could be conducted on your boat if you have access, that way you will be shown in situ how to use your own safety equipment and set your own storm sails.
If the 2007 Fastnet Race is anything to go by, you will need to be very well prepared. Ben competed in that race as well as two others and has trained many crews for Round the World Races with Clipper Ventures.
This price includes all the relevant course notes, practical equipment, certification and travel expenses.
The first day will start at 1000 and the following modules ar
e covered.
• Care & Maintenance of Safety Equipment
• Storm Sails
• Damage Control
• Crew Routines
• Man Overboard Prevention and Recovery
• Giving Assistance to other craft
• SAR Organisation and Methods
• Practical Fire Precautions and Fire Fighting
• Distress Alerting and Survivor Location Aids
The day normally ends around 1700.
The second day will start at 1000 for a morning in the classroom followed by a two hour session in the pool after which we have a debrief, pass out the certificates and finish around 1530.
For more details or any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
