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Offshore Personal Survival (RYA/World Sailing)

The Offshore Personal Survival course is an intensive program designed for sailors participating in offshore and ocean races. Participants learn life-saving techniques, including life raft drills, survival swimming, and handling emergencies in rough seas. The course also covers equipment checks, distress signaling, and personal preparation for extreme conditions. Recognized by ...see more
Course

Course Overview

The Offshore Personal Survival course is an intensive program designed for sailors participating in offshore and ocean races. Participants learn life-saving techniques, including life raft drills, survival swimming, and handling emergencies in rough seas. The course also covers equipment checks, distress signaling, and personal preparation for extreme conditions. Recognized by World Sailing, this course is essential for competitive sailors and offshore adventurers.
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Fundamentals

Course Content

Liferafts and their equipment, survival techniques, lifejackets, medical aspects of sea survival, search and rescue techniques.

Minimum Age
None (Please contact your local Training Centre)

Minimum Duration
2 days

Certificate Issuing Criteria

A good knowledge of the safety equipment carried on small boats and the techniques needed to survive at sea in heavy weather.

Course Format
Classroom

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