Shorebased Courses

RYA First Aid

Welton Waters Adventure Centre one day First Aid course covers all of the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. Aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether it’s at sea or on inland waters, this course is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of first aid for people using small crafts.

In an emergency situation, applying a little first aid knowledge immediately can save lives, especially in remote locations.

The subjects specific to boating include:

• The recovery position in a confined space
• CPR, including the drowning protocol
• Cold shock and hypothermia from immersion and/or exposure
• Seasickness and dehydration
• Medical assistance

This course fulfils the requirements for

• First aid training for RYA instructors
• The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations, 1981, for the purposes of Emergency First Aid at Work.

£80pp (minimum 4 people)

RYA SAFE AND FUN (SAFEGUARDING)

The RYA Safe and Fun course is suitable for anyone working with children and vulnerable adults in an RYA environment. This includes those volunteering or working at recognised training centres and affiliated clubs.

The RYA Safe and Fun course provides a basic level of knowledge and awareness, put in the context of realistic scenarios that anyone could encounter at their club or centre.

Safe and Fun is a requirement for all newly qualifying Level 2 Racing Coaches, Dinghy and Windsurfing Instructors and Senior Instructors to complete prior to their instructor/coach training course.

The course is fully online.

Can anyone who isn’t an instructor take this course?

Yes, anyone can take this course. It is useful for anyone involved in teaching or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults in an RYA environment such as a club or training centre.

How long is the course certificate valid for?

The certificate doesn’t have a specific expiry date. However, your training centre, club or organisation should have a policy for ongoing staff training and ensuring that everyone is up to date. That may involve you taking the course again at regular intervals, or completing other relevant safeguarding training. Please check your own organisation’s policy for details.

How long is the course duration?

This course is equivalent to classroom training of approximately three hours. However, the benefit of learning online is that you can work through it at your own speed. It may take you more or less time.

What’s included in the purchase?

Online Course

Certificate on successful completion

Support from one of our RYA Instructors

How much will the course cost?

£20pp