RYA Sea Survival CourseRYA Sea Survival CourseSurviving in a life raft is all about what to do when the worst happens, and what not to do. Much of what you will learn is counter-intuitive, doing the right thing will not necessarily come naturally. The long-term viability of a crew who choose abandon a yacht is dependent on may factors: mental & physical fitness, their skills, their will to live. The one factor that will undoubtedly improve the odds is good training. In the 1979 Fastnet Race a force 11 storm created difficult conditions, a wind shift then created confused, crossed seas. Fifteen people died, seven of them during the abandonment phase. Of the 24 yachts abandoned, only five sank. Come and learn from a real expert when and how to get off a yacht and how to maximise your chances inside a raft. Our RYA Sea Survival course is taken by the Chief Instructor of the Royal Navy's Sea Survival Training Centre. A career professional who is responsible for the Sea Survival training of all personnel joining a ship or squadron. We invest in three hours of pool time rather than the usual two hours in order to focus on what matters, the practicalities of entering the water, and entering and managing a life raft and it's occupants. Our instructor has an unparalleled background in this area, he knows what you need to know, what works and what doesn't. Why choose Mustang Sailing for your RYA Sea Survival course?
See also: RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety and RYA First Aid Useful LinksTestimonialsTraining facilities were second to none. A well planned and enjoyable course - Highly recommendedMichael, Jan 2011 It was the second time I had done this course with Keith as the instructor, first time being about five years ago. It's amazing how much I realised that I had forgotten, so it's definitely worth refreshing every few years. Thanks.Rob, Feb 2011 We found the whole thing both informative with practical simulation - it was good fun too!Graham, Feb 2011 I enjoyed the course. Excellent team builder as part of a crew undertaking the Fastnet RacePaul, Feb 2011 It was a thoroughly enjoyable and informative day, would recommend it to fellow sailors.Jane, Feb 2011 I am in the process of buying a liferaft and I was recommended to take this course before making the decision. That proved to be excellent advice. I'm now in a much better position to make the decision.Richard, April 2011 Both instructors were excellent. They were clearly experienced and ran the course very well. Good humour and relaxed. Brilliant course. I would highly recommend it to anyone.Bill, July 2011 Excellent course, it ought to be compulsory! Instruction was brilliant, very realisticMelissa P. Excellent course – both theory in morning and practical afternoon session were extremely informative and useful. Good, knowledgeable instructor, very useful course and good confidence builder.Jonathan M. Excellent, brilliant – instructor fab! Very knowledgeable.Jo W. As usual well run and informative. I loved the ice creams - nice touch!Helen L. |
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