Course and qualification

RYA Offshore Personal Survival Course (RYA/World Sailing)

RYA schemes:Motor CruisingRYASail Cruising
Age:No RYA minimum age
Level:BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Format:Classroom
Setting:Shorebased

Quick answers

What to know about RYA Offshore Personal Survival Course (RYA/World Sailing)

Which schemes include it?
Motor Cruising, RYA, Sail Cruising, Shorebased.
How is it taught?
Classroom, Shorebased.
Who is it for?
No RYA minimum age
Where can I take it?
58 published training providers are currently linked below.

About this course

Training for recreational and racing skippers and crews who encounter rough weather and problems at sea. The certificate awarded conforms with the eligibility requirements of section 6. 01 of the ISAF Special Regulations for category 0, 1 and some category 2 offshore races.

Course fundamentals

Minimum ageNo RYA minimum age
Duration2 days
Course contentLiferafts and the equipment they contain; Survival techniques; Lifejackets; Medical aspects of sea survival; Search and rescue techniques
Certificate or qualificationThe RYA/World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Certificate is awarded following successful completion and continual assessment during the course. It conforms with the eligibility requirements stated for World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations section 6.01.
Award typeCourse Certificate
Separate assessmentNot required

Prerequisites

Entry requirement

None

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Training providers

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