 RYA First Aid Course
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Our one day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or sailing across the Channel.
The course fills the requirements for:
Professional skippers of small working craft working up to 60 miles of a safe haven.
The certificate required by offshore racers subject to ISAF's regulations on first aid training.
What you cover on the course
The subjects specific to boating include:
The recovery position in a confined space
CPR, including the drowning protocol
Cold shock and hypothermia from immersion and/or exposure
Seasickness and dehydration
Medical assistance or advice by VHF
Helicopter rescue
Course logistics
Courses are held at our marina (Royal Clarence) in Gosport beginning at 09.30 and finishing around 17.30. Your packed lunch along with teas and coffees are included during the day (including our now famous homemade cakes!).
If you have a group of 6-12 people who would like to do the course, then we can come to you
Our VHF Short Range courses are facilitated by Gosport Sea Cadets
RYA First Aid Course Programme 2012
* Costs are based on per person
* Bookings are subject to our standard Terms & Conditions
* For your various payment options see How To Book or Contact Us
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