Inshore Rescue Boat

Saorla gets in some driving practice in our new IRB under the guidance of one of the Welsh instructors.

IRB Training 2009

In Clare, we now have 6 qualified Drivers and 22 Crew members for the IRB

The training included:

• Boat handling,
• Launching and recovery,
• Rescue of subjects,
• Capsize drills,
• Seamanship,
• Knowledge of knots,
• Knowledge of the engine
• Knowledge of VHF transmissions

 All knotted up!

Cian and Dylan practising their knots prior to their IRB Crew exam in October 2009.

 Knots needed:

• Reef knot
• Fisherman's knot
• Figure of eight loop
• Bowline
• Anchor bend
• Round turn & 2 Half hitches