‘Team RSS’ are taking part in GO-FASTERS first annual Charity Poker Run on Sat 22nd August. Along with many other offshore/ powerboat owners and enthusiast alike we are very excited about picking up some speed and having a blast on the Cote d’Azur. Read the rest of this entry »
PART I – INTRO, STEERING AND SAILING RULES
IRPCS (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea) are set out by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and exist for all seafarers to follow. Although mostly common sense it is the seafarers responsibility these rules are followed at all times, keeping watch, traveling at a safe speed and assessing every maneuver for the risk of collision.
The IRPCS are not only vital for the safety of all water users but provide a clear line that separates inland and coastal waterways which differ in rules and regulations. Proceedures for navigating the European Inland Waterways are all laid out by the CEVNI code and should be abided by with the same diligence as COLREGS are abided by on coastal waters.
IPRC are set out in five different parts and written in great detail. We would encourage the serious student to take the time to study the document in full, here however we are going to give you a brief run down on the general points you should familiarize yourself with before setting out on the water. Read the rest of this entry »
Riviera Sea School are pleased to announce a welcomed addition to their range of RYA Powerboat and Shorebased courses run from their school in the South of France. The RYA Personal Watercraft (PW) scheme has been designed to ensure safe and responsible use of PW/Jet Skis in both inland and coastal waters. RSS are delighted to be taking on the scheme and are excited about bringing a greater awareness of safe PW use to the Mediterranean.
If you would like to discuss your training requirements in person, make a booking, request some further information or learn more about course dates and availability then pop into our new office in Antibes, located in the Gallerie du Port, next to the Blue Lady.
With Summer truly on its way and courses filling up fast make sure you don’t miss out and reserve your place now!
Calling all new deckies!
As I am sure most of you are aware, it takes an enthusiastic spirit, a hard working attitude and a bit of good luck to land yourself that dream job on the perfect boat. You will however, also have noticed that these good qualities are sometimes not always enough to seal the deal. A certain set of qualifications are now becoming an absolute must for hiring Captains and their yachts. The STCW95 Basic Safety Training is of course a new crew members first priority. Secondly though, and especially for deckies, is the good old ‘Tender License’. Now, you may have heard several different names for this license making not only figuring out what it is and what you can do with it a hardship but also finding out where you can do it, and finding the best Yacht Training Center for you a bit of a mission.