Shorebased Training
RYA First Aid
The RYA First Aid course is a one-day course which covers all the usual first aid subjects, but with a boating perspective. It is designed to provide the skills, techniques & knowledge for anyone who goes afloat to deliver a rapid & appropriate first aid response. The boating specific content includes:
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
Candidates will be required to participate in CPR practice so please attend the course in comfortable clothing.
A first aid manual is included in the cost of the course, as is the certificate on successful completion.
Duration: One full day
Time: 09:00 to 16:30 with a break for lunch
Price: £95
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Marine Radio SRC
VHF radio is an important piece of safety equipment onboard a small craft and can be used under the supervision of a licensed operator. It is important to note that any person operating a VHF radio without the correct certification is liable for prosecution and can have the equipment confiscated.
This one-day (plus a couple of hours of pre-reading) RYA SRC/VHF Radio course teaches the basics of VHF radio operation, the correct frequencies (channels) to be used and distress, emergency & medical assistance procedures. We use real radio equipment rather than simulators so you can become confident in using the various controls and DSC (Digital Selective Calling) functions. The VHF radio network has undergone great change with the implementation of the Global Maritime Distress System (G.M.D.S.S.) and these changes are discussed in depth. Your instructor can also advise you as to the best equipment for your own boat.
At the end of the RYA SRC/VHF Radio course students are prepared to take an exam by an independent examiner. The exam is not difficult and has a high pass rate. After the successful completion of this exam you will be issued with the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Certificate of Competence and Authority to Operate". There is an exam fee payable directly to the RYA on the day. Please note the practical exam senario does take some time so you may well be finished after 1800 onwards.
This course is a pre requisite for candidates taking either their RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal or RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence examinations.
Duration: one full day, plus a couple of hours of pre-readingTime: 08:30 to 19:00 with a couple of comfort breaks, break for lunch and including exam time
Price: £95 members, £115 non members
Exam: £70 Fee payable by all students in addition to above when the exam is taken- note this fee is paid entirely to the RYA as a pass through cost.
The price includes the RYA publication G31 (RYA VHF Handbook). A further publication G22 is recommended and this can be provided at an additional cost of £9. Please select this at checkout if you wish to purchase one.Check availability and book
Last updated 15:31 on 20 December 2024