Inflatable Rescue Boat IRB Crewing Techniques

From Surf Life Saving Queensland's IRB Operations DVD. Section 4. See end chapter 15 Post-operational Procedures for credits.

[@dmx6210]

In my lifeguard club, I'm a nipper but the boat crew are very nice and take us out to the pier or sometimes Ogmore which is about 2 miles away from our beach. They do this every Tuesday

[@MrBundybear3]

DJ Primax Great to hear! This bear started off as a nipper too. And rubber duckies are fun.

[@Maxi_Marine]

Would not having to move the crew persons weight forward during acceleration be of any benefit, by using trim tabs?

[@MrBundybear3]

Maxi Marine It is, and I do. Trim is set by a tilt pin,so not altered at sea. Trim adjustment at different speeds, crew weights, swell is by crewie sliding fore or aft, and sometimes tensioning the bow rope.