RYA Sea Survival

It is a well proven fact that people with appropriate training are more likely to survive in an emergency situation.

Liferafts and the equipment they contain together with a range of survival techniques form the central part of the RYA Sea Survival course. We will look at past disasters and the lessons learned You will be taught about how to launch liferafts, what the initial and subsequent actions in a raft are and receive some sound advice on longer term survival. Other topics covered include the design of lifejackets, hypothermia and Search and Rescue techniques.

Course Structure

The RYA Sea Survival course includes a two-hour practical session in a pool and students are encouraged to bring along their own wet weather gear and lifejacket in order to experience first-hand the problems of entering and assisting the entrance of others, into an inflated and uncooperative liferaft whilst fully kitted out. This is a really hands on course that is taught by our senior yachtmaster instructor who is qualified to instruct RYA Sea Survival. RYA First Aid, ISAF/RYA Offshore Safety Course and SRC/VHF Radio.