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RYA First Aid theory course

Some basic first aid knowledge can save lives when out on the water. On this 1 day RYA first aid course, our instructors will teach you everything you need to know to keep yourself and others safe when boating. 

About the course

Our one-day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. 

This course is MCA approved and satisfies the requirements for Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster and Advanced Powerboat certificates of competence and some commercial work afloat.
 

On the course you’ll cover:

  • 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 or advice by VHF
  • helicopter rescue 

Required experience 

This course is suitable for those with no previous experience.

Dates and times

This course is taught on a Saturday from 9am to 5pm.

2024

  • 20 July
  • 9 November

2025

  • 1 February
  • 26 April
  • 19 July
  • 27 September

Prices

Our courses are available to everyone, but Southampton Sport members can book at a discounted rate.

Membership type

Cost

Membership type

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Southampton Sports Membership

Cost

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£52.25

Membership type

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Mayflower Member, Sports Pass or Non-Member

Cost

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£95

Booking a course

Book your course online

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Cancelling or rescheduling a course

You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sports Centre. Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.

Notice given

Refund options

Notice given

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7 days or more

Refund options

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Full refund or reschedule to another date

Notice given

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Between 48 hours and 7 days

Refund options

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Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking

Notice given

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Less than 48 hours

Refund options

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No refund available

When we might cancel your booking

We might need to cancel a booking if:

  • the weather means we cannot safely run a course
  • staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered
  • we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio

If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.

Location

We will confirm the location when you book.