This one-day training covers the usual first aid topics and adds a boating perspective. Required for Yachtmasters and racing sailors, useful for anyone. Valid for Fastnet, Sydney-Hobart and most races. We also offer an upgrade for Category 0 races such as the Ocean Race.
Valid for:
- Yachtmaster: 3 years
- ISAF / World Sailing Senior First Aid (OSR 4.08.4): 5 year. (the certificate mentions: valid for 3 years)
- RORC: 3 year
- Health and Safety First Aid regulations, 1981, for Emergency First Aid at work.
- For category 0 races (Ocean Race etc) : not an RYA recognised course.
The subjects specific to boating include:
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the recovery position in a confined space
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CPR, including the drowning protocol
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cold shock and hypothermia from immersion and/or exposure
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seasickness and dehydration
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medical assistance or advice by VHF
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helicopter rescue
Course details:
- One day, 09:30 till 17:30
- Maximum number of participants 12 per instructor.
During Covid the number of participants is limited to 8, due to the available number of mannequins - RYA First Aid manual and certificate included
- Training is delivered in English
