RYA FIRST AID
AT SEA
The RYA First Aid at Sea course is a one-day training programme covering essential first aid skills from a boating and maritime perspective. It is designed for anyone who goes afloat on inland waters, rivers, estuaries, or at sea, including cross-channel passages. This MCA-approved course meets the first aid requirements for RYA Instructor qualifications, Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster, Advanced Powerboat certificates of competence, and selected commercial marine roles.
PRICES FROM
£115 (Per person)
IDEAL FOR
Anybody looking to get a first aid qualification that is suitable for working at sea.
Shorebased Courses at New Wave Training
At New Wave Training (formerly Jetski Safaris), we are specialists in RYA shorebased training, delivering professional, engaging courses led by friendly and highly experienced instructors. Our focus is on providing clear, practical, and enjoyable classroom-based learning in one of the UK’s leading training environments.
Our aim is for you to leave the course confident, informed, and ready to apply your knowledge on the water. With over 18 years of experience delivering RYA training, we continue to refine our approach to ensure every student gets the most from their course.
This means structured learning, expert guidance, and real-world marine knowledge, helping you progress faster and train smarter.
Maximum knowledge. Maximum confidence. Book your place today.
At a glance
Anybody looking to get a first aid qualification that is suitable for working at sea.
Minimum Age:
12 +
Skill Level:
Any
Course Length:
1 Day
Training Style:
Shorebased
Equipment:
All Equipment Provided
What will I learn?
• Responsibilities of the first aider at sea • Assessing an incident & casualty management • CPR, resuscitation & use of AEDs • Drowning, immersion & cold shock •
Hypothermia & hyperthermia • Bleeding, wounds & shock • Fractures, dislocations & spinal injuries • Burns, scalds & smoke inhalation • Seasickness, dehydration & medical emergencies • Marine-specific injuries, infections & aftercare
Course Overview
The RYA First Aid at Sea
The RYA first aid course is a 1 day course which covers recovery position in a confined space, CPR (including drowning protocol), cold shock and hypothermia from immersion and/or exposure, sea sickness and dehydration, medical assistance or advice by VHF, helicopter rescue.
Duration: 1 day
Minimum age: 12
Previous experience: None
Location : Based in Port of Poole Marina, in the heart of Poole Harbour, we can boast one of the best Powerboat training locations on the South coast of the UK. Onsite facilities include our Training Room, parking and changing facilities with showers.
Poole Harbour and the surrounding coastline provide the ideal training area with sheltered waters for initial learning, an array of buoyage and sandy beaches to practice anchoring and make for an all round great day out on the water.
Thinking about the Superyacht Industry as a new career?
If you are looking to enter the Superyacht industry and are wondering what qualifications to go for then we offer the Superyacht Career Starter Course which includes: STCW, Powerboat Level 2, PWC Proficiency course, RYA VHF, a CV preparation workshop and basic PWC and powerboat maintenance.
We are lucky to work alongside Quay Crew (a Superyacht Recruitment Agency) and will be more than happy to give advice on how best to prepare for your new career, as well as help you look for any jobs out there which maybe suitable.
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