Gift Voucher for RYA/ISAF World Sailing Offshore Safety Course

£285.00

The comprehensive 2-day World Sailing Offshore Safety Course is designed to equip skippers and crew of yachts with the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent and handle emergencies while offshore.

Combining theoretical learning with practical hands-on training, students will receive extensive training with a range of equipment, preparing them for real-world situations.

 

Course Structure

  • Day One
    World Sailing Offshore Safety: Half-day course focusing on safety precautions and procedures aboard yachts operating in open waters.
  • Day Two
    RYA Sea Survival: Classroom-based theoretical session followed by practical training using life jackets, and inflatable life rafts in a swimming pool.

Course Benefits

  • Certification Requirement: Required by 50% of crews participating in offshore racing.
  • Recommended for Offshore Passages: Ideal for sailors or crew considering offshore passages or ocean crossings.

Certification

  • ISAF World Sailing Offshore Safety Certification: To obtain the full certification, participants must complete both this course and the one-day RYA Sea Survival course.
  • Optional First Aid Course: While not mandatory for the ISAF certificate, attending the one-day RYA First Aid course is recommended. Some races may require a certain number of crew to hold this certification.

Compliance

  • ISAF Offshore Special Regulations 6.01: This course satisfies the training requirements for category 0, 1, and some category 2 offshore races.

 

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