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Fantastic experience led by friendly, efficient and interesting people.
The RYA Small Craft First Aid Course is an essential one-day training programme designed for anyone who spends time on the water, whether as a skipper or crew member. While first aid may not seem like the most thrilling subject, it’s absolutely vital when you’re 20 miles offshore, and something goes wrong. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to handle minor ailments like sunburn and headaches, as well as serious medical emergencies such as resuscitation and treating a man overboard victim. With our experienced instructor, who is both an ex-paramedic and a seasoned mariner, you’ll receive hands-on, practical training tailored to the unique challenges of providing first aid at sea.
Learn how to treat common on-board issues like sunburn, headaches, and small cuts or lesions. These might seem minor, but knowing how to address them properly can prevent more serious complications.
Gain confidence in dealing with serious medical emergencies, including resuscitation techniques, CPR, and the recovery position. There’s a particular focus on the “first care” of a man overboard victim, which is crucial when operating in coastal or offshore environments.
Understand the procedures for obtaining outside medical help, including how to effectively communicate with rescue services and what to expect from a helicopter rescue operation.
This course is designed to be highly practical, allowing you to try out the techniques yourself. You’ll practice CPR, the recovery position, and other critical first aid procedures using dummies and other training equipment.
As a skipper, you have the responsibility to ensure the safety of your crew. This course emphasises the importance of being prepared to provide first aid when needed, ensuring that you can handle any situation that arises on board.
The course is held at our training centre in Menai Bridge, North Wales. This location offers sheltered waters ideal for practical training, with our classroom conveniently located just minutes from the pier. This setting allows us to provide a realistic training environment, preparing you for real-life scenarios on the water.
No prior first aid experience is required to enrol in this course. It is open to everyone, from complete beginners to experienced skippers who want to refresh their knowledge. The RYA Small Craft First Aid Certificate is also a prerequisite for those taking the RYA Advanced Powerboat Course and for those seeking commercial endorsement for other offshore RYA courses.
We are committed to providing top-notch training in a friendly and engaging environment. Our instructors are not only highly qualified but also bring real-world experience, having administered first aid in the challenging conditions of small boats. They teach using a combination of RYA guidelines, their extensive knowledge, and practical, hands-on methods to ensure you leave the course feeling confident and prepared.
We are an RYA-accredited training centre, meaning our courses meet the highest standards and are recognised worldwide. Whether you’re a skipper or crew member, this course is an essential part of your boating education, ensuring you’re ready to handle any situation that might arise on the water.
Book your RYA Small Craft First Aid Course today and be prepared for anything the sea might throw your way!
The RYA Small Craft First Aid Course is a one-day, hands-on training programme designed to equip boaters with essential first aid skills specific to the maritime environment. The course covers everything from treating minor ailments to handling serious emergencies, such as resuscitating a man overboard victim and preparing for helicopter rescue.
This course is ideal for anyone who spends time on the water, whether as a skipper or crew member. It is especially important for skippers who have the responsibility of ensuring the safety of their crew. It’s also a prerequisite for those taking the RYA Advanced Powerboat Course or seeking commercial endorsement for other offshore RYA qualifications.
No prior first aid experience is required. The course is designed to be accessible to everyone, from complete beginners to experienced boaters who want to refresh their first aid knowledge.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
The course is a blend of practical and theoretical learning. It runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a mix of hands-on practice, demonstrations, and discussions. You’ll have the opportunity to try out first aid techniques on dummies and other training equipment, ensuring you’re well-prepared for real-life scenarios.
The course is a blend of practical and theoretical learning. It runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a mix of hands-on practice, demonstrations, and discussions. You’ll have the opportunity to try out first aid techniques on dummies and other training equipment, ensuring you’re well-prepared for real-life scenarios.
Yes, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive the RYA Small Craft First Aid Certificate, which is valid for three years. This certification is recognised worldwide and is essential for those pursuing advanced boating qualifications or commercial endorsements.
You don’t need to bring any special equipment for the course. Just come prepared with comfortable clothing suitable for a classroom setting. We’ll provide all necessary materials, as well as tea, coffee, and light refreshments throughout the day.
As a skipper, you have the responsibility to ensure the safety of your crew. This course gives you the confidence and skills to handle medical emergencies at sea, where immediate professional help may not be available. Being prepared with the right knowledge can make all the difference in an emergency situation.
The RYA Small Craft First Aid Course is tailored specifically to the maritime environment. It focuses on the unique challenges of providing first aid on a boat, such as dealing with limited space, rough seas, and the need for specialised rescue techniques like helicopter evacuation. This makes it far more relevant for boaters than a standard first aid course.
Fantastic experience led by friendly, efficient and interesting people.
The instructor/guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable, and we had great fun on the boat
We loved our boat trip, water doughnuts and speeding along 50mph + was great fun. Our skipper was lovely, very knowledgeable and enthusiasm shone through. Want to come back and see the puffins next year... although this was my soul reason to book this trip it really did not disappoint…
The Rib Tour was amazing! Exhilarating ride on the rib combined with fascinating facts about the coastline and the birds on puffin island. Highly recommended, will be booking the bridges tour next.
Exhilarating but also really informative. A great experience all round and highly recommended
Brilliant! Loved when Jason put the RIB into ‘sports mode’. Perfect mix of adventure and information. Beautiful scenery, great morning in the water. Cheers guys.
What a great experience. Our skipper, Jason, was great. Good chat, very knowledgable and really pushed the boat. The boat is an impressive thing which really moves. Great experience! Will be back to do the other tour.
Excellent!
Splendid trip!.....Captain was very knowledgeable.
We really enjoyed the boat trip to Puffin Island (2 August) - the people before us saw 2 puffins but even though we didn't it was still an exhilarating, (fast at times) and informative trip.
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