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RYA Sea Survival

Sunday 22nd March 2026, 9:00am

RYA Sea Survival

Gain essential survival skills and increase your confidence at sea with the RYA Sea Survival course. This course is designed to equip sailors and powerboaters with the knowledge and techniques to survive in the unlikely event of an emergency at sea.  

About the course

Taught over a single day, this course combines practical exercises and theory to help you understand how to stay safe in challenging conditions. You’ll gain hands-on experience with survival equipment, lifejackets, and liferafts, as well as learn strategies for remaining calm and making effective decisions in an emergency.

Course content

• Understanding sea survival and the risks at sea

• Use of lifejackets and personal safety equipment

• Correct use of liferafts and life-saving appliances

• Entering and surviving in a liferaft

• Techniques to stay warm and safe in cold water

• Group survival and signaling for help

• Shore-based training, pool, and life raft use

Courses are taught with a maximum ratio of 1 instructor to 6 students for practical exercises, ensuring everyone receives thorough guidance and practice.

Required Experience

This course is suitable for sailors and powerboaters of all experience levels. No prior training is required.

Phone: +44 (0)23 8059 0110

Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk

Details

Location:

Jubilee Sports Centre