RYA Sea Survival

Duration: 1 Day

Course Aim: RYA Sea Survival

Minimum Standard: None

For anyone going to sea, this one-day course provides an understanding of how to use the safety equipment on board your boat. This course is a genuine lifesaver. Although sailing is one of the safest leisure sporting activities and most of those afloat will never have to use their liferaft, this is essential training to have in the event of an emergency at sea.

The course will cover preparation for survival, life jackets, medical issues and search and rescue techniques. It includes a practical session in a swimming pool to experience entering an inflated liferaft whilst fully kitted out.

The centre will provide foul weather gear and lifejackets, but you are welcome to bring your own equipment. The course is a great opportunity to practice the use of your own lifesaving equipment. Please bear in mind that the clothing must be clean enough to be worn in the swimming pool.

You should leave the course with a good knowledge of survival techniques, the safety equipment carried on small boats and experience of practical drills in a liferaft.

If you wish, you can bring a pen and paper to take notes but you will be given the Sea Survival Handbook, as part of your course.

 

PLEASE NOTE

This course is Non-Residential. If you would like to book as a resident, please add the one night residential package under ‘Optional Extras’ when booking. The residential package includes one nights’ accommodation breakfast and a packed lunch.