Anglia Sea Ventures

Yachting is one of the safest leisure sporting activities and 99.9% of yachtsmen will never use their liferaft. However, it is a well proven fact that in the event of an emergency at sea, people who have received training are more likely to survive. This course covers preparation for survival, lifejackets, medical issues and search and rescue techniques. It includes a practical session in a swimming pool with a liferaft so you can experience first hand the problems of entering an inflated, uncooperative liferaft whilst fully kitted out in waterproof clothing and a lifejacket.

At the end of this course you will have a good knowledge of survival techniques, the safety equipment carried on small boats and will have spent valuable time doing practical drills in a liferaft. This course is a must for anyone going to sea. It also complies with the MCA's requirements for Boatmasters.

If you have successfully completed the course you will receive a completion certificate. If you have enjoyed your course then you should consider enrolling on a VHF Radio Operators course or First Aid course.

Previous Experience

None. Non-swimmers welcome.

Location

Ipswich, East Anglia

Duration

1 day shorebased practical workshop including 2 hours in a swimming pool

Dates

Other dates are available subject to demand so please contact us if your preferred dates are not listed above.

What's included

RYA Basic Sea Survival manual (SSPCN), tuition, lunch and refreshments, use of the swimming pool. If you have an special dietary requirements please contact us.

What to bring

Notepad and pen, Lifejacket, wet weather gear, spare set of clothes.

Other things you should know

You will be spending some time in a swimming pool. This course is run in conjunction with liferaft specialists Suffolk Sailing.