9th December RYA First Aid Course

• To book, please call or WhatsApp 07834 733323 Or reserve your place directly via our booking calendar below.
• Flexible Payment Options: Split the cost into 3 interest‑free instalments with PayPal.

Course Overview

This one‑day RYA First Aid Course is designed for anyone who goes afloat—whether you are a yachtsman undertaking channel passages or a powerboater enjoying Southampton Water. The course covers essential first aid topics, with a strong emphasis on the unique challenges of providing care at sea.

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with practical skills to manage medical emergencies on board, ensuring safety and confidence in remote or maritime environments.

• AED training is delivered using TabletAED, which students can download to their own devices.

Instructor Expertise

The course is usually taught by our Principal Instructor, who brings extensive real‑world experience with over 30,000 miles at sea, including  Atlantic crossings.

Who Should Attend

This course meets the requirements for:

• Professional skippers of small craft operating within 60 miles of a safe haven (including Boatmasters).

• Offshore racers requiring the Senior First Aid Certificate under ISAF regulations (OSR 4.08.4).

• Dinghy, Powerboat, and Sailing Instructors.

• Anyone seeking MCA‑recommended first aid training.

• Anyone looking for a First Aid at Work Certificate 

Key Topics Covered

• Recovery position in confined spaces

• CPR, including drowning protocol

• Cold shock and hypothermia (immersion/exposure)

• Seasickness and dehydration

• Medical assistance/advice via VHF

• Helicopter rescue procedures

• Use of AEDs

Duration: 8 hours

For skippers, mates, and instructors working on MCA‑coded vessels, the course also covers the regulations and contents of the Category C First Aid Kit.

Course Fee

£85 – includes the official RYA First Aid Pack (worth £10), available as either a printed book or eBook. Please specify your preference when booking.

• Payment can be spread over 3 interest‑free monthly instalments via PayPal.

Testimonials

"I usually don’t enjoy these courses, but Jolly Roger made the day fly by." — Andy, Lymington Harbour Authority

Location

Training is normally held at Hythe Community Centre (hythecommunity.org.uk). Sessions may also take place at Hythe Marina or Hythe Sailing Club, all within a short walk from Hythe Ferry, with easy access to Southampton mainline railway station.

Nearby you’ll find sandwich shops and cafés. Tea and coffee are provided, but please bring or purchase lunch locally. Breaks include 30 minutes for lunch plus morning and afternoon coffee breaks.

Accommodation lists (B&Bs in Hythe) are available on request.