Rib Master Driving Course

RIB MASTER
This course in handling a superyacht tender is important for every crew member aboard a yacht. Most captains will give preference to new crew applicants that are licensed to operate the tender. certificate for:
• Vessels up to 9 m length
• Inboard or outboard propulsion
• No horsepower limitations
• No onboard accommodation
• Operation in coastal regions
• In fair weather
All crew members need to be certified to drive the yacht's tender.

MAIN FEATURES OF THE SMALL BOAT DRIVING COURSE
Training includes practical onboard training, classroom theory training and a 1 hour theory test:
• Safety procedures before and after leaving the dock
• The parts of a motor boat and essential nautical terms
• Getting the motor boat ready to go
• Nautical right of way rules
• Normal and emergency use of a VHF radio
• Steering and docking a motor boat
• How the wind, waves and boat speed effect boat handling
• How to tie four essential knots, coil and secure lines
• Essentials of Anchoring
• Safety equipment on board and how to use it
• Man overboard procedures
• How to read a nautical chart and use a compass
• Plus lots of other nautical information, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions

REQUIRED AND SUGGESTED COURSE MATERIALS
bring a hat, sunglasses, suntan cream, a warm jumper, change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed), and a rain jacket.
BYO lunch and drinks
Please note that there is no smoking on board the boat.
COURSE DURATION:3 days - 8:30 AM to approximately 5:00