RYA First Aid Courses
This watersports focussed first aid course covers a range of scenarios which you may encounter whilst out on the water. Suitable for all RYA dinghy, windsurf, powerboat and race coach qualifications.
It also covers those looking to work commercially on a range of boats.
The course covers
- CPR for adults and children
- Treatment for drowning
- Treatment and causes of shock
- Treatment for bleeding & catastrophic bleeding
- Recognition & treatment off angina & heart attack
- Recognition & treatment of head injuries
- Treatment of hypothermia
- Cold water shock
- Treatment and types of burns
- Prevention & treatment of seasickness
- First Aid & Category Cat C Kits
- Medevac by helicopter
- Medical advice by radio
Who teaches the course?
All those recognised to teach the RYA First Aid certificate are also qualified to teach a practical discipline and can relate the training to real life scenarios onboard powerboats, dinghies and yachts. .
Dates and Pricing
Keep an eye out for dates for 2026
We offer a discount for those working commercially in and around Weymouth and Portland.