Training
Training for self steer groups is essential. The Project's insurance
requires an approved crewman to be in charge at all times
whilst underway and negotiating locks.
The Project requires all self-steer groups to be accompanied by at
least two crew qualified with either the NCBA Certificate in Community
Boat Management or the RYA Inland Waterways Helmsman Certificate. You
will be asked to identify these individuals when booking and provide
copies of their certificates. In addition, users who have not steered
Dick's Folly before will be asked to attend a short familiarisation
session. [Past users of the Project who would use steerers previously
registered with us must comply with the new qualification requirements
from 1st January 2005.] The Project provides the one-day RYA course at
intervals throughout the season.
Find out more: 2008
Training Dates coming soon
Training Courses bookings:
Peter Lincoln 07802-728291
In order to provide this training we need
more voluntary instructors as well as more qualified helmsmen. If you are
already a qualified instructor or have some experience on canal boats and
would like to train to become one of our instructors, we would
particularly like to hear from you.
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Steerer's Handbook and other documents
