Motor Boats

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  Safety Boats

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  SGBA has 2 identical Fox 440 power boats fitted with electric start and power tilt. The boats, new in 2013, are stable, comfortable and easy to handle.

  The boats are designated as 'Safety and Training' boats:

  1. Safety for assisting and supporting the safe conduct of waterborne activities.
  2. Training for the development of members skills in boat handling, pilotage, navigation, safety procedures.

  The boats can be booked by members who have passed their induction course when not required for safety duties or training *. The cost is £25 for half a day, £40 for a full day.

  Please remember maximum capacity is five adults including helm. You must always wear a bouyancy aid or lifejacket when using any SGBA boat.

  * Member bookings may be cancelled at short notice if the boats are required for club events, in which case a refund or rebooking will be offered.
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  Carnival

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  Carnival is a Rigiflex safety boat with a robust hull and has recently been equipped with a new Suzuki 15hp four stroke outboard to increase power, range and reliability. She is used to support club events and is an all-tide rescue boat in case of an incident on the water involving one of our club boats. She is not available for general member use.

• Hiring the safety boats for personal use

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  The SGBA safety boats are available to all SGBA members aged 18 or over to book online and use for their personal training and skill development subject to the following condition:

  • All applicants, including those with PB2, must successfully complete an Induction Course. You can book the Induction Course, or an SGBA PB2 course which includes it, through the Quartermaster (power).

  On successful completion, your name will go on the Register of safety boat helms and you will be able to book a safety boat for your personal use.

  Please note:

  1. To remain on the Register, you must hold PB2 or one of the SGBA Accepted Qualifications or complete a direct assessment.
  2. Digital copies of any relevant certificate must be emailed to the Sailing Secretary and the RYA Principal.
  3. You must operate Safety boats in compliance with the 'Conditions of use'. See below.

  You can book online through our booking system.

• Conditions of use of the SGBA Safetyboats

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  1. SGBA events will have priority when booking boat.
  2. Minimum age for booking and driving is 18.
  3. The Registered helm making the booking is responsible for the boat, the safety and conduct of crew (Max 5 inc helm), wearing buoyancy aids and compliance with maritime regulations.
  4. Boats must not enter, leave or be operated in Stoke Creek if the tide is less than 2.5m (approximately 3hrs either side of HW).
  5. Boats must always follow the deep channel when entering and leaving the Stoke creek. See Pilotage entering Stoke Gabriel Creek
  6. Boats must not be beached or enter water less than 1.5m deep.
  7. Landing is permitted only on Quays, wharfs and moorings subject to min depth 1.5m.
  8. If there is a breakdown, the helm is responsible for recovery of craft to SG pontoon berth and notification to Quartermaster (Power) within 3 hours of incident if the boat is immobilised.
  9. Boats must be returned for overnight mooring on the SG pontoon berth except with prior authorisation by an SGBA officer.
  10. Speed limit 6 Knots.
  11. Boats may not be used for hire or reward.
  12. Boat must not be taken beyond Totnes Bridge or Dartmouth Castle.
  13. After using a boat, the helm must send engine hours and fuel remaining to the Quartermaster (Power).
  14. Codes for obtain keys from key safe and the forward safety locker padlock will be advised when you are authorised to use the Safety Boats. Apply to the Quartermaster (Power) if you need this code.

  See also:

  • Securing the dories
  • Pilotage entering Stoke Gabriel Creek
  • Aerial photographs of the entrance to Stoke Gabriel Creek
  • RYA Guide to the river Dart
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  Securing the dories

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  For a larger diagram see here

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  Safetyboat Fog Horns

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  There has been some confusion about how these work.

• Motor Boat List

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  Boats:

  Name	Type	Built	Location	Description	Maker	Hull No
  BLUE HILLS	FOX 440 Dory	2013	End of village pontoon	White	Plancraft	GBOBB0046C1313
  MICHAEL B	FOX 440 Dory	2013	End of village pontoon	White	Plancraft	GBOBB0047C1313
  Carnival	New Matic 370L (Rigiflex)	~2004	Ground floor club house	Orange	Jeanneau	N/N

  Outboards:

  Type	Built	Location	Description	Maker	Serial No
  20HP 4-stroke Yamaha	2016	On FOX 440	Electric start; electric lift	Yamaha	6AHKL1054155
  20HP 4-stroke Yamaha	2013	On FOX 440	Electric start; electric lift	Yamaha	66AHKL1041390
  15HP Suzuki outboard	2016	On Carnival	Pull start	Yamaha	6BX-1026266