RYA First Aid Course
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Take the RYA first aid course for sailing and become a first aider at sea! This First Aid at Sea course equips you with essential skills like CPR, treating shock and hypothermia, and more. It’s more than just basic first aid—it prepares you to handle medical emergencies on the water. You can complete this one-day RYA First Aid course in Southampton or London.
- One-day RYA course in either London or Southampton
- Complete guidance from expert instructor
- Learn essential skills to provide first aid at sea
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Good hands on exercises
Clear, structured instruction, good hands on exercises. It's worrying to see how much you've forgotten in 3 years, so this course is not only required by the RYA, it is also utterly necessary when you're not using this on a daily basis.
Harmen R, Swizerland
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This one-day shore-based course is perfect for sailors. The first aid training takes place indoors and ends with an RYA First Aid certificate.
We run First Aid course in London and in Southampton.
Knowledge of first aid at sea is crucial. In an emergency, prompt action can save lives. Our course gives you essential first aid skills for small craft users and yacht skippers within 60 nautical miles of a safe haven.
The certificate, approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is valid for 3 years.
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More Info on the RYA First Aid at Sea course
Different locations: For your convenience, the RYA First Aid course is offered in both London and Southampton, making it easy to find a location that suits you best.
Friendly experienced instructors: Learn from the best with our team of friendly and experienced instructors. With a wealth of knowledge and a passion for teaching, our instructors are dedicated to creating a supportive and enjoyable learning environment for students of all skill levels.
RYA First Aid certificate: At the end of the course, you will be sent your RYA First Aid at Sea Certificate which is valid for 3 years.
Key Course Details
Here’s a breakdown of the most important information about the RYA First Aid course:
Required Experience
- There are no prerequisites in taking the RYA First Aid Course.
Course Duration
- 1 day in either Southampton or London.
Course Content
- First aid training but from a sailing perspective.
Skills Gained
- How to give first aid to someone at sea for a variety of reasons.
Get Started In 3 Easy Steps
We make learning First Aid at sea easy.
Select A Date
Once you’re sure you meet the requirements, look at our upcoming course dates and choose the one that best suits you.
Take The Course
You’ll learn skills required to earn your shore-based First Aid accreditation.
Become A First Class Sailor
Sail into the sunset with your newfound knowledge. Maybe encourage one of your crew members to take the course!
RYA First Aid -
Complete Breakdown
The RYA First Aid Course and training has been approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The certificate is valid for three years. The RYA First Aid certificate is accepted for Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore and Ocean Practical exam candidates, RYA practical instructors, and skippers of small commercial vessels up to category 2.
The course syllabus covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a sailing perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages.
Included in the price of our marine first aid course is a copy of the latest edition of the RYA First Aid training manual.
The one day RYA First Aid Course in London tends to be held at the Cruising Association in Limehouse, and our Southampton venue is the First Class Sailing classroom in Shamrock Quay.
If there is sufficient demand and our options aren't near enough to you, it can be held in your office anywhere in the UK. Yes, that’s right… we can come to you, so it doesn’t matter whether there are RYA First Aid courses near you or not. Please contact us to discuss this option.
What Sailors Say About Us
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Practical examples
Preparing or my RYA Yachtmaster Offshore practical exam, I needed the RYA First Aid course. Flying in from Norway, it was great to take the course by First Class Sailing at the CA in London. The instructor Andy was amazing with lots of good, practical examples after a long career in the police department and as an emergency responder after retiring from the police. Highly recommended 👍
Gisle, Norway
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Instructor's very broad experience
I attended the RYA First Aid course with my husband. It was valuable in that we not only learned a lot but also set aside the time to discuss what hazards we might face and how we could manage them. The small number of participants meant that the course delivery could be relaxed and that we could hear from others about different situations. The instructor's very broad experience gave us insights into all sorts of scenarios.
SpecialK, UK
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Well organised and professionally managed
I have done shore based first aid, diesel engine maintenance and sea survival courses with First Class Sailing and they were all very worthwhile and I would definitely recommend them.
I have also sailed the across the channel with them and that was similarly well organised and professionally managed.
David, UK
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Ready to Earn your RYA First Aid
Learn how to do First Aid at sea on this informative and fun course.
- Learn in a classroom with other students
- Friendly and knowledgeable instructor
- First Aid Classes in Southampton or London
Excellent RYA first aid training event run by the school.
Very professionally run with a personal touch made it a great experience. Right size of class and well structured. Definitely going back to them.
Risto S
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