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RYA Sea Survival Course

by IB Sailing

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Fri, Feb 14, 2025

9 AM – 5:30 PM (GMT+0)

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RYA Qualifications with Rohit is back this year - one spot open to join me to complete the RYA Sea Survival one-day course in Hamble. This course is only open to IB Sailing Members that are under 30 years old and have a desire to get into yacht sailing and yacht racing in the future either as a Skipper or Crew. This qualification forms Day 1 of the RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety Course and is also required for those seeking commercial endorsements on a Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence qualification.

The one-day course starts early on Friday 14th February at 0900 and finishes in the evening around 1730. There are 2 choices for how we get there (1) We take a very early train on Friday from Waterloo straight to Hamble (2) We head to Southampton on Thursday, explore the city and stay overnight in Southampton - I've already reserved a room, and head to Hamble on Friday morning (Extra £29 in total).

The course costs £70 (RRP £145-155 so this is a steal) if you are not an existing JOG member and are under 25 years old. The course costs £70 + £28 (£98) to join between 25 and 30 years old. I've heard its a fun course to do (launching flares and life rafts) and there are no pre-requisites either. Full details of the course below:

The RYA Sea Survival course is designed for all small craft users. The importance of having the knowledge to survive if you end up in an emergency situation at sea is crucial. It is a well proven fact that people with appropriate training are more likely to survive. Liferafts, the equipment they contain and survival techniques form the central part of the RYA Sea Survival course. You will be taught about how to launch rafts, what the initial and subsequent actions in a raft are and receive some sound advice on longer term survival. Other topics covered include the design of lifejackets, hypothermia and Search and Rescue techniques.

The RYA Sea Survival course includes a two hour practical session in a pool and students are encouraged to bring along their own wet weather gear and lifejacket, however this is provided if needed. The reason we ask you to wear the real kit is in order to experience first hand the problems of entering and assisting the entrance of others, into an inflated and uncooperative liferaft whilst fully kitted out. This is a really hands on course that is taught by an experienced Sea Survival instructor.