Kite surfing endorsement on safety boat certificate

tim griffin · 24 November 2006, 12:25

Talking to Andy Hooper Today RYA South RDO
And we got onto Kite surfing
I for one would be interested in attending a one day kite surfing rescue seminar (Practical session and theory) any other Powerboat Instructors or Safety boat certificate holders out there that would be interested. If enough peeps show an interest he may put one on.

Doug Stormforce · 24 November 2006, 15:24

Tim

I would be intested, there are three of us here, however a full day seems a bit long.

Also happt to host with classrooms and RIBs here

tim griffin · 24 November 2006, 16:25

Thanks Doug
Thats 4 so far if any more post an interest it coud happen , do you still have the Zapcats .

I will let Andy know that so far 4 are interested via ribnet if he advertises via the RYA Mag may get more as to how long the course will run will leave that up to the RYA and Kitesurfing Association

ashbypower · 24 November 2006, 16:28

Tim, Dont hold safety boat cert (yet) but could be intrested possible up to 3 of us.

Brian

tim griffin · 24 November 2006, 16:31

Thanks Brian
So far Possible 7 any more to make it viable not only Instructors even those with current safety boat award may find it interesting and potential to provide safety cover for kitesurfing events.

Jimbo · 24 November 2006, 18:29

This is something I'd be interested in doing too, my girlfriend is a kite surfer and having discussed it a bit with her, it sounds quite varied.

mark-f · 24 November 2006, 22:42

yep i would be up for that as well

mark

whiteminiman · 24 November 2006, 23:03

Definitely worth doing. When dealing with Kitesurfers kit... if you get it wrong, it goes very very wrong.

I've been the only Brit on the rescue team at the KPWT World Tour in France for the last two years. It's an awesome sport, but the conditions that they compete in are very difficult. They want a minimum of 14 knots of wind to launch this year, and will carry on without a top-limit :-S We were out in Force 8-9 last year, that was fun (not). Thank **** I was only crewing!

The easy thing about that job, is that as they are all sponsored, they don't care about their kit. Cut the lines, stab the kite, do whatever we need to do.

Last year we had... one dislocated shoulder, one torn knee (she's not long recovered), one hyperextended elbow, one concussion.... and that was just on the rescue team!!! We had a fractured tibia from the competitors.

This year we had... suspected spinal, many concussions, broken ankle... and that was just from the spectators! Nothing from the competitors as there was no wind, so no competition!

The RNLI leaflet about packing down a kite is quite good... although how easy that is to do in the water, I'm not sure.

I'd highly recommend it, kitesurfing is a sport like little else on the water... it's about time it got a section in the Safety Boat course - considering it's boom in popularity.

Cheers, WMM

tim griffin · 25 November 2006, 07:49

looks to be about 10 then so far
as whiteminiman pointed out when it goes wrong it goes very wrong .
I think it could be an excellent training day for us all if it is going to happen and judging by the interest here it may happen by region so peole don't have to travel so far.

Paul Glatzel · 25 November 2006, 10:58

i'd do it Tim. As with Doug happy to host & can link up with the multitude of kite surfing training outfits here

Regards

Paul

tim griffin · 25 November 2006, 17:14

Spookily enough Paul, Poole is the favoured loation I have emailed Andy telling him of the Initial interest so should hear something soon , Have also let the lifeguards clubs in your area know as will be of interest to them as well. I think it would be a excellent training day and fun as well alway,s fancied ago on one so should be safe enough with 10/20 safety crew around to save me

Simon Hawkins · 27 November 2006, 09:24

Hi tim

Put my name down. I am sure I could get some people from the lifeboat aswell.

tim griffin · 27 November 2006, 09:50

Will do .

tim griffin · 27 November 2006, 10:31

Latest up date on this project
I have contacted the British Kite Surfing Association Direct to see if they are interested in this type of seminar being run in association with Paul Glatzels School.
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.

Simon Hawkins · 27 November 2006, 11:19

Tim

Could you contact me direct with further details, so I may see what Interest i get from CILB.

Simon

tim griffin · 27 November 2006, 11:39

Soon as I have them .
Hinges on British Kite Surfing Association's interest in the event happening .

Paul Glatzel · 27 November 2006, 19:21

Tim

Very happy to host and would only feel the need to cover costs (which would be minimal early enough in the year) on this so charge need only be a minimum but also I suspect to get commitments & avoid numerous promises to attend & no attendees.

I'll buzz you later in the week to discuss

Paul

tim griffin · 28 November 2006, 07:10

Thanks for that Paul
Maybe advertise it in the RYA Magazine and all the others to generate the numbers.
Can those who have expressed an interest let me know as Paul has kindly offered to host this event it would be a shame for it not to happen.

tim griffin · 29 November 2006, 08:22

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.

Simon Hawkins · 29 November 2006, 12:19

Tim

Put me me down, but if it is held at PBT then no doubt I will be their anyway.

Simon