This course intends to provide all persons going to sea with skills and essential knowledge that will maximise their chances of survival in water or liferafts following a man overboard situation or vessel abandonment; and familiarise sailors with the latest personal and vessel safety equipment, its purpose, deployment, and most effective use; and present and discuss prevention and coping strategies for incidents and emergencies at sea.

In completing the course, participants will receive a Course Completion Certificate that satisfies the requirements for most Category 0, 1 and 2 races. With a 5 year validity the certificate can be updated by attending a refresher course.

The RYCT as an Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centre offers these courses, and are run by accredited Aus. Sailing Instructors.

For More information, please contact:

• Michael Denney (RYCT Sailing Manager) at sailing@ryct.org.au or

• Michael Vincent (RYCT Sailing Administrator) at m.vincent@ryct.org.au