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Independent revision aid only. It does not replace the RYA Basic Sea Survival course, pool practice, or safety equipment servicing advice.
Compass Revision course
Sea Survival revision
Sea survival revision for lifejackets, liferafts, abandoning ship, cold water, emergency signalling, search and rescue, and survival priorities.
Independent revision aid only. It does not replace the RYA Basic Sea Survival course, pool practice, or safety equipment servicing advice.
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What this course covers
Survival Priorities
FreeAvoiding abandonment, raising the alarm, staying with the vessel if possible, and prioritising life.
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Lifejackets and PFDs
FreeBuoyancy, fit, crotch straps, lights, sprayhoods, servicing, and use with heavy clothing.
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Liferafts and Grab Bags
Liferaft types, stowage, launching, boarding, contents, and grab-bag priorities.
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Abandoning Ship
Decision points, Mayday, distress equipment, crew order, dry boarding, and staying connected.
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Cold Water Survival
Cold shock, swimming limits, HELP position, group huddle, and hypothermia risk.
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Flares, EPIRB, PLB, SART, and AIS
Distress signalling choices, strengths, limitations, and safe use.
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Search and Rescue Techniques
How survivors can be found: visual signals, radio, beacons, lights, contrast, and instructions.
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Liferaft Management
Water, seasickness, morale, bailers, sea anchors, canopy, rationing, and crew condition.
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