Miramar Sailing RYA First Aid and Radio Operator Supplementary One Day Courses in Antigua, West Indies

In a medical emergency a little first aid knowledge and immediate action can save lives, especially in remote locations. This one day course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and to support skippers of yacht and motor vessels. It fulfils the requirements for skippers of small craft working within 60 miles of a safe haven. The course is MCA and HSE approved.

If you own a marine radio, hand held or fixed set, you are required by law to hold an operator’s licence – learn the procedures for operation and gain the qualification on this one day course.

Pre course knowledge: None
This one day course provides an awareness of the main systems of a marine diesel engine and teaches the ability to take simple measures to prevent mechanical breakdown at sea and rectify defects which do not require workshop support.
Mechanical failure is the main cause of lifeboat callout to yachts and motor cruisers. Basic maintenance and engine care may make sure you are not part of these figures.

Pre course knowledge: None
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.
The course covers preparation for survival, lifejackets, search and rescue and a practical session in a swimming pool with a liferaft.

Pre course knowledge: None.
The aim of the course is to teach students to use small boat Radar to assist decision making in navigation, pilotage and collision avoidance.
The course can be conducted ashore using RYA approved software, or afloat on an authorized vessel. The maximum number of students per course will be four afloat or three per screen when conducted ashore. The instructor will have attended an RYA training course.