RYA First Aid

A little first aid knowledge and immediate action can help save lives, especially on board a boat. This one-day course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and to support skippers.

Topics covered 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

The RYA First Aid Course fulfils the requirements for:

Professional skippers of small craft working within 60 miles of a safe haven, including Boat Masters

The Senior First Aid certificate needed by offshore racers for races such as the Fastnet.

The RYA First Aid course is recommended by the MCA and HSE and includes the latest edition of the RYA First Aid Manual.

Previous experience required None

Duration 1 day or 2 evenings

Max instructor ratio 12:1

Cost £90