· Preferred arrival time 09-15
· The Patrol Boat Helm and Crew are required to complete the sign on sheet.
· Ideally the Patrol Boats (Burton, Rover & Newman) should be used in rotation. Please therefore endeavour to use the boat labelled No.1. At the end of the day please advance the boat Nos. by one position such that boat No.2 now becomes No.1 etc.
· Get the Patrol Boat on the promenade, run the engine, and check that the boat has a radio, handheld radio as back up, compass, first aid kit and a survival blanket. The boat should also be equipped with a flare, knife, bolt croppers, an anchor and warp, a small buoy and 2 paddles. Check that there is a full tank of fuel.
· Load the required number of buoys, complete with anchors and weights for the course to be set.
· Please note that Helm & Crew should be aware of H.B.C 8 Knot marker buoys and to act accordingly.
· At the end of the day, ensure the Patrol Boat is washed, the engine run in clean water, and all equipment put away in its correct place. If any gear is damaged or broken the Coxswain must be informed.
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A trainee may have been assigned to you today. During a suitably quiet time would you please
familiarise him/her with Patrol Boat functions / operations and give the trainee an opportunity
to become familiar with the controls.