SAFETY AND SEA SURVIVAL COURSE
DURATION:
2 days (8.30am – 4:30pm)
Classroom theory and practical sessions
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
None
COURSE FEE:
$440.00 (incl GST)
- Practical wet drill where candidates become familiar with the deployment and use of a life raft, flare detonation and theory sessions.
- Offer and discuss practical strategies for coping with emergencies at sea.
OUTCOMES:
Safety and Sea Survival Certificate of Competence (valid for 5 years).
Certificate awarded conforms with the eligibility requirements of section 6.01 of the ISAF Special Regulations for Category 0, 1 and some Category 2 offshore races.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Lifejacket (can be borrowed from the Club)
- Wet weather gear
- Photo ID
- Pen and notepad
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Change of clothes, towel
USEFUL LINKS:
Yachting Australia www.yachting.org.au/
Yachting Queensland www.qld.yachting.org.au/
International Sailing Federation www.sailing.org/
Whitsunday Sailing Club www.whitsundaysailingclub.com.au/