Introduction

Thank you in your interest in attending the Safety and Sea Survival Course. The purpose of this document is to provide you with the information you need to prepare yourself to attend the course.

Confirmation of Attendance

Trainees must enrol and make payment on line. If you are unable to make payment on line please contact the Australian Sailing office (93862438); Australian Sailing will receive notice of enrolments.

Equipment Required

A detailed list of equipment to bring is attached. This is the minimum recommended equipment you should bring to Safety and Sea Survival Course. It is necessary for trainees to bring with them plenty of appropriate clothing to change into after the conduct of wet training drills.

We do not recommend you bring expensive items such as laptops, computers, electronic games or I Pods. Australian Sailing will take no responsibility for any loss or damages incurred to any personal property during the Safety and Sea Survival Course.

All equipment must be clearly marked with the Trainees name.

Sequence of Events Program

An outline program is attached. Trainees need to be aware that Instructors may change the program at any time pending weather conditions and trainee requirements.

Trainees are reminded that they must attend all sessions of training including wet drills and assessment to receive the qualification.

Medical

Trainees with specific medical needs must detail this when they return enrol on line. All Instructors are qualified in senior first aid. Trainees who require specific medicines or injections such as Epi pens for bee stings or other vital medicines must identify themselves to instructing staff and communicate with the instructor where their emergency medicines are located and instructions on how it is to be administered and by whom.

Sun Protection

Every trainee is required to wear a hat at all times when in the sun. Sunscreen will be provided; however, sailors are encouraged to bring their own supply. Sun screen should be re applied regularly throughout the day. Trainees are encouraged to wear clothing that will protect them from the sun such as long sleeve shirts, rash vests, broad brimmed hats, sunglasses and long shorts that cover the top of the legs at all times when exposed to the sun.

We strongly recommend that sailors bring a spare hat and ensure that hats and sunglasses are secured with straps or strings to prevent loss in the water.

Catering

Meals are not provided during this course, trainees are encouraged to bring their own lunch and drinks each day, there are some shops and lunch bars close by where trainees may purchase lunch.

Conduct and Behaviour

Trainees are reminded that they have a responsibility and consideration towards all others attending Safety and Sea Survival Course.

Conclusion

Safety and Sea Survival course is a course that will give you the skills and knowledge to improve your chances of survival in an emergency situation at sea. Once you are qualified your certificate will be emailed to the email address you supply at the time of registration, and your MY Sailor records will be updated. I hope that you have a very enjoyable weekend.

If you require more information or advice please contact me at Yachting WA, do not contact the instructor prior to the course, all coordination is done here at Yachting WA, the instructor will only deliver the course to you and are not involved in the course administration.

EQUIPMENT LIST

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Country/Regional based Clubs)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (Perth Metro based Clubs)