RYA Sea Survival

Our RYA Sea Survival Course is specifically geared to yachtsmen (power and sail) and skippers and crew of any small craft. It meets the requirements for the commercial endorsement of RYA Certificates of Competence (Day Skipper, and Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore) to skipper vessels subject to MCA Codes of Practice.

The RYA Sea Survival Course comprises a classroom session and then a practical session in a swimming pool. The classroom session covers survival risks including hypothermia, cold shock, vessel safety equipment operation, preparation for abandonment and search and rescue procedures. In the pool session you will experience use of a lifejacket (including firing the inflation mechanism) and drills including boarding and conduct in a liferaft. The pool is heated so its not as uncomfortable as the real thing. You will be asked to bring swimwear and also some clean clothes to wear on top (eg polo shirt and track suit bottoms). If you wish you can bring your own clean wet weather clothing so you can experience what that feels like.