SBC Water Safety & Rescue

 We use our knowledge and experience and thought of many aspects which helps protect your participants and our volunteers.     

• Trained, qualified and experienced to cover your Safety Boat requirements for Water Safety and Rescue above the usual for Safety cover.
• 2021 RYA Affiliated Club.
• Volunteer is safety advisor for Saving lives at sea charity.
• Licensed maritime and land radio.
• Insured 
• Travel to you - we travel the UK to your event location.               
• Supply a boat - We can supply a suitable and equipped boat for your event*
• Land and water based - We can provide volunteers for shore based presence or a presence on the water. 
• Safeguarding - We have measures in place for safeguarding and first aid.        
• Qualified Medics - Provide a higher level of first aid and equipment.
  

Who Can Receive Our Service

Community beneficial events and schemes  -  Charities - Not for profit organisations.  -  Fundraising events for charities and not for profit  - RYA clubs that operate not for profit

We can assist with: 

Water sports  - Dinghy  -  Yacht sailing  -  Motor - Rowing  -   Surfing  -  Swimming  - Kayaking - Any water based event

 By using us you are not only helping your event and participants, and being responsible, you will be meeting legal and insurance obligations, You are also reducing the impact on services such as the NHS and RNLI.  

• Knowledgeable.
• DBS Checked
• Trained beyond usual Safety Boat standards
• Good under pressure
• Members of RYA
• Have SBC I.D and uniform
• COVID Monitored and PPE trained.
• Passionate, knowledgeable and caring.
• Involved in various clubs.
• Passionate about, and take pride in the work.
• Capable.
• Fully equipped.
• Experienced and can provide safety advice.
• Undergo ongoing training.
• Provide their time for free.

Advantages of using us!   

1. Your members can enjoy the event and their hobby rather than work.
2. Professional safety cover for your participants
3. Less risks of incidents
4. Safety management for your event
5. Risk assessment completion at your event
6. Qualified First Aid/First Responders
7. Rescue equipment provided by us
8. Your event meets your insurance and legal requirements by using us here at SBC Services C.I.C 

  We hear a lot say that they haven't had an incident or they don't require any trained professional cover or they don't want to pay.

Don't risk your event, it just takes one bad day! 

• Don't rely on the NHS and RNLI to be the providers of safety and medical cover for your event! 

• First Aid Kit - They are more than just HSE First Aid kits!
• Orange Survival bags.
• AED
• COVID bag with masks & sanitiser.
• Strop. Attaches using karabiners to the craft. Aids any casualties with self recovery into the craft. 
• Throw bags.
• Handheld marine radios.
• Whistles. Easily gain attention and more effective than shouting.
• Rib hoists. Attach by karibiner to the side of ribs. Allows recovery of an injured/unconscious casualty. Casualty horizontal at all times.

• Volunteer ran.
• Qualified, trained and experienced.
• Safety Boat cover - Water Safety and Rescue.
• Experienced - from search and rescue to instructors and professionals.
• Fully equipped - we have equipment relevant to your event that most don't have.
• Uniformed - Easily recognisable
• COVID 19 Tested -  Prior to attending your event.

 We provide our marine services at such low prices thanks to the generosity of our volunteers and public donations. 

 If your event is making a profit, please do not expect us to make a loss so that you can ensure your own profits. This is unfair on volunteers and also on those who donate to us.