RYA First Aid Course

RYA First Aid

A one day course in First Aid techniques for small boat users.

The RYA First Aid course provides a working knowledge of first aid for all those who go afloat, on inland waters or up to 60 miles offshore.

Prompt, informed intervention can be a lifesaver. Simply having the confidence to get stuck in and help could make the vital difference. Accidents on board leisure craft are mercifully rare, but when they do happen help is rarely close at hand.

A valid First Aid certificate is a requirement for RYA Coastal Skipper, and RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam candidates.
Ideally sailors take the RYA First Aid course somewhat earlier in their progression through the RYA courses, usually whilst getting to grips with RYA Competent Crew or RYA Day Skipper courses. The RYA First Aid certificate fulfils the requirements of the MCA Code of Practice for small commercial vessels up to category 2 and for all RYA practical instructors. The certificate is valid for 3 years.

This revised RYA First Aid syllabus is based on the recommendations of the Health and Safety Executive and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

First Aid Manual

Students have access to our copies of the First Aid manual while participating in the course. If you would like your own copy of the First Aid manual (rrp£ 12.99), it is available from us at the time of booking for £7.50 including postage.

We subsidise the cost because, a) pre-course reading makes the course more effective, and b) we would like you to have one aboard your boat.

Useful Links

• British Red Cross
• Marine Accident Investigation Branch

Testimonials

The instructor was very good - made the course very interesting and relevant. An excellently run and delivered course that I would highly recommend.

Mary-Lou, Feb 2011

Very good,better than my previous 2 day course 3 years ago, more related to sailing. Very informative course.

Nigel K.

The course content was excellent and the instructor was fantastic!

Lisa I.