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RYA Sea Survival
Course Date
April 19, 2027
Event Description
Survive at sea
A requirement for the RYA Commercial Endorsement
Course overview
A one-day course preparing you for the worst-case scenario at sea. Combining classroom and practical training, RYA Sea Survival covers abandoning ship, life raft deployment, survival in the water and signalling for rescue. Essential for offshore racers and anyone going beyond coastal waters. After finishing the RYA Sea Survival course you will have an understanding of how to use the correct equipment and help preserve life in the eventuality of an emergency at sea. The RYA Sea Survival certificate is a required component of the RYA Commercial Endorsement.
Course duration: 1 day, 0900 – 1700
What you’ll learn
- Liferafts and the equipment they contain
- Survival techniques
- Lifejackets
- Medical aspects of sea survival
- Search and rescue techniques
Prerequisites
- None
- Minimum age: none
What you’ll achieve
RYA/MCA Sea Survival certificate. The RYA Sea Survival certificate is a required component of the RYA Commercial Endorsement.
Instructor to student ratio
- 1 instructor to 16 students
Course Materials
- RYA Sea Survival book
Assessment Method
- Participants will be observed throughout the course
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to bring?
What course(s) would be suitable after this?
ISAF World Sailing Offshore Safety | RYA Commercial Endorsement pathway
