Kite surfing endorsement on safety boat certificate

[mark-f]

Originally Posted by tim griffin

Possible date 21st of April
Please let me know either via email or posting on here who is interested in coming to this seminar as we need to confirm numbers maximum numbers is 12 per day so could be held over 2 day's so book early to confirm your place
The day will be split in to two sessions Theory and Practical rescue Techniques.

Hi Tim,

April 21st is good for me, count me in for 2 places

Thanks

Mark

[Doug Stormforce]

Tim

21 April- we are back into the busy season, can I suggest a mid week day earlier in the year, those who teach full time are morew likely to be free then

[tim griffin]

Originally Posted by Doug Stormforce

Tim

21 April- we are back into the busy season, can I suggest a mid week day earlier in the year, those who teach full time are morew likely to be free then

Hi Doug
I know its the start of the busy season , but it is only one day at the start of the season plenty of time to catch up on any lost earnings.

Also water temp is still low this time of year The BKSA suggested the dates/location and Paul Glatzel has kindly agreed to host the event and more people will be able to attend if it is held on a weekend .I don't mind giving up a weekends worth of tuition if I am going to learn something that I feel will be useful when I am teaching Safety Boat and IRB courses. If the event proves popular then their is no reason why others cannot be held during the year. I am just waiting to hear about costings so people can book and pay in advance remember it is 12 people maximum so if there is a big take up it may be held over 2 day's let me know if you are still interested .

[Doug Stormforce]

Understand everything you say, the three full time staff here would all like to do the training, however we can't make that weekend and generally cant do weekends during the season, please keep us in mind if a second date becomes viable.

Best Regards

DOUG

[tim griffin]

Will do Doug .

We hope that a DVD Powerpoint presentation can be made from this so useful when teaching Safety Boat will have to see .

Once I have all the costs I will advertise again fingers crossed this will happen again either at Poole or by region .

[ashbypower]

Tim,
Sorry but we are unable to make this as were booked up (Busy season)

Perhaps next time

Regards
Brian

[tim griffin]

Hi all

Cost of the course is £75 per person this will cover the BKSA 's expenses of their equipment and time .
And Paul Glatzels kind offer of a classroom and the use of 5 boats.

The course will involve a couple of hours theory and equipment familiarsation .
The rest of the time will be on the water putting theory into practice .

Space is limited to 12 per dayso please book and pay in advance .If enough interest is shown Paul will host the event again on the 22nd of April
you can book and pay on line at www.powerboattraininguk.co.uk
Course title is BKSA Kitesurfing Rescue Seminar.
Regards Tim

[tim griffin]

Will all those still interested in coming to the kitesurfing rescue seminar
21st of April @ Powerboat Training UK Cobbs Quay Poole please book now and confirm your place .
Contact Paul Glatzel at www.powerboat-training-uk.co.uk
email paul@powerboattraining.co.uk
Phone 01202 686666
Spaces are limited to 12

[mickjones]

i'm booked into this

with any luck, we'll get a bit of a breeze and time for a kitesurf session to test it all out in the field!

very much looking forward to it

i would have thought this indispensable for any kiteschool

[tim griffin]

Originally Posted by tim griffin

Will all those still interested in coming to the kitesurfing rescue seminar
21st of April @ Powerboat Training UK Cobbs Quay Poole please book now and confirm your place .
Contact Paul Glatzel at www.powerboat-training-uk.co.uk
email paul@powerboattraining.co.uk
Phone 01202 686666
Spaces are limited to 12

8 spaces left

[Jono Garton]

Tim

Is the endorsment from the RYA?

[tim griffin]

No !

[tim griffin]

Originally Posted by tim griffin

The RYA are happy for a course to be run but will not endorse any safety boat certificates as they are not expert in kite surfing and the British Kite Surfing Association already represents the sport.

How ever they are happy for a seminar to be run by the Kitesurfing association in rescue techniques this would be open to RYA Safety Boat Certificate Holders, RLSS UK Clubs and any independant lifeboat organisations .

If Paul Glatzel is happy to host the day then it could still happen there would be a cost to all participants to cover overheads I for one am still interested in attending this type of event as it is related to my Beach Lifeguard training for Inshore Rescue Boats and is a discussion topic in the Safety Boat Syllabus.

Hope that answers any questions and as said 8 spaces left at the moment

[Devon Powerboat]

Hi Tim

I would also be very interested in learning how to do kitesurfing rescues. i possible have 3 or 4 more that would be interested to.

Thanks John

[tim griffin]

Hi John
You can book your space/s at www.powerboat-training-uk.co.uk
Please contact Paul Glatzel at paul@powerboattraining.co.uk
or phone 01202 686666
location Cobbs Quay Poole 0900 to 1700
cost per person £75 please book early to save your place a we are limited to 12
look forward to seeing you there.

[tim griffin]

Spoke to BKSA today one point made was the need not to bring knives with you, as all the rescue scenarios will not need them.

The kite surfeing harness carries its own approved safety blade enabling the kitesurfer to cut themselves free.

The BKSA will bring enough rope (Spectra) and their own knives to demo how to cut.
The day will involve a brief intro to kit and lines and theory of Kitesurfing
Common injuries associated with kite surfing
On the water rescues for different conditions/injuries (Most of the Day)

Still a couple of places left if anyone interested.

[whiteminiman]

Originally Posted by tim griffin

The kite surfeing harness carries its own approved safety blade enabling the kitesurfer to cut themselves free.

I didn't know that! Although that scenario does rely on the kitesurfer being conscious/capable of using the blade.

I still carry my own when doing safety cover for these events - although I can understand they don't want the risk of a wannabe Rambo - or anyone inadvertently cutting the kite... they're not cheap!

Cheers, WMM

[tim griffin]

Originally Posted by whiteminiman

I still carry my own when doing safety cover for these events - although I can understand they don't want the risk of a wannabe Rambo - or anyone inadvertently cutting the kite... they're not cheap!

Cheers, WMM

Exactly!

[andyxs]

the course sounds like a biriliant idea. what prior qualifications do you need to go on it. i kitesurf a little with liv kitesurf (liverpool student kitesurf body)and also have a rib and we have had them both out at the same time. i have never had to rescue a kitesurfer yet but would love to know the best way.

[tim griffin]

RYA Safety Boat or
RLSS UK IRB Helm or SLSA GB IRB Helm or Kitesurfing Instructor Ticket
If you let me know your details we may be able to help you out.
Cheers Tim