Erith Yacht Club has benefited from the generosity of many individuals and organisations who have supported the purchase and operation of several Rigid Infatable Boats (RIBs) for use by trained club members to provide Safety Boat coverage during organised club sailing such as sail training, JYS, MAST, racing and excusions.
The RIBs are also used a part of our Powerboat and Safety Boat training courses so that we maintain a large group of qualified power boat helms and experienced members. This valuable goup of people who volunteer to provide support for sailors on the river, the launching and recovery of club dinghies as well as watching out for traffic on the river during races and other club events.
Each boat is equipped with powerful outboat motors, VHF Radio, First-aid kits and appropriate flares to quickly respond to any events on the river and has its own trailor to allow easy launching and recovery on our slipway.
Our RIBs include: