RYA/World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Course
Starting from: £149
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Formally known as the RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety Course the RYA/World Offshore Personal Survival Course satisfies the training required by RYA/World Sailing Offshore Special Regulation 6.01 for category 0, 1 and some category 2 offshore races. We run our courses in London and Southampton.
- Satisfies Royal Ocean Racing Club Fastnet Race entry requirements
- Needs to be taken in conjunction with the 1 day RYA Sea Survival Course
- Learn essential skills and seamanship techniques needed to survive at sea in heavy weather
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Fun and Informative
My wife and I completed the Sea Survival and Personal Offshore Survival Courses last weekend which were both good fun and very informative with lots of lessons learnt.
John R
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The aim of the 1 day RYA/World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Course is to provide skippers and crews of yachts taking part in offshore races with the necessary skills and knowledge to deal with an emergency.
The course will give you a good knowledge of the safety equipment carried on small boats and the seamanship techniques needed to survive at sea in heavy weather.
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Different locations: For your convenience, the RYA/World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival 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/World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Certificate: After this course and on producing evidence that you have done the 1 day RYA Sea Survival Course you will receive your RYA/World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Certificate.
Key Course Details
Here’s a breakdown of the most important information about the RYA/World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Course:
Required Experience
- To get the Offshore Personal Survival qualification you also need to take the RYA Sea Survival Course.
- Doesn't matter what order you do the 2 courses in.
Course Duration
- 1 day.
- Plus 1 day for the Sea Survival Course.
Course Content
- Skills and knowledge for how to deal with emergencies for those involved in offshore racing.
Skills Gained
- Knowledge of the safety equipment carried on small boats and the seamanship techniques needed to survive at sea in heavy weather.
Get Started In 3 Easy Steps
We make getting your Offshore Personal Survival qualification easy.
Select A Date
Look at our upcoming course dates and choose the one that best suits you. Choose a Sea Survival course date as well, if you haven't already done it.
Take The Course
You’ll learn skills required to earn your Offshore Personal Survival accreditation.
Become A First Class Sailor
With your certificate you will meet RORC race entry requirements. Plus you will have gained a lot of useful information!
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RYA/World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Course qualification
We offer the RYA/World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Course in the classroom in London and Southampton.
To get the RYA/World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Course qualification you must do this Offshore Personal Survival course and the RYA Sea Survival Course. The two courses may be taken in any order. If you have attended the RYA Sea Survival Course within the last five years then you need only attend this RYA/World Sailing Offshore Personal Survival Course.
The certificate awarded conforms with the eligibility requirements of section 6.01 of the World Sailing Special Regulations for Category 0, 1 and some category 2 offshore races.
Looking to race?
This course is a prerequisite for a percentage of the crew competing in events such as the Rolex Fastnet Race that takes place every 2 years and the Rolex Sydney Hobart race.
Certification: To receive the certificate we must either know that First Class Sailing have trained you in Sea Survival in the last 5 years or you must provide us with a copy of your RYA Sea Survival Certificate from elsewhere.
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Well organised
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 L
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Experienced trainers
Did both Personal Sea Survival and the Small Craft Sea Survival course with First Class sailing. Both courses were excellent. Trainers was great and very experienced. Both courses are highly recommended if you want to go sailing! I feel much more capable of handling an emergency situation at sea after having completed those courses. Both courses are of the kind you wish you will never need to make use of, but if the day comes they might safe your life.
Palle H
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Interesting and Informative
Recently undertook Sea Survival and Personal Offshore Survival Courses (1 day each).
We spent a couple of hours in a swimming pool, fully dressed with life jackets, to get an appreciation of how difficult it is to stay together, swim, and clamber into the life raft, especially with a "casualty". Both courses were interesting and informative. Both instructors were experienced and peppered the courses with anecdotes and real life stories, which were all great.
Chris D, UK
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Fastnet Training
Great adventure on Phantom. Ashley (skipper) and Will and Bill (watch leaders) were all brilliant; always helpful, trained the crew patiently and ensured we had a good time. The package included sea survival training, a training weekend, three qualifying races and the race itself. I had a great time and thanks to First Class Sailing for setting it all up.
Chris D
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