RYA ISAF Offshore Safety

Course Outline

This RYA ISAF Offshore Safety Course provides training for recreational and racing skippers and crews who may encounter rough weather and problems at sea. It is a one-day course to guide skippers and crews in safety precautions and procedures aboard yachts operating in open waters. The course fulfills the requirements of Section 6.01 of the ISAF Special Regulations for Category 0, 1 and some Category 2 offshore races. These regulations require a percentage of the crew to have taken personal survival training. It is also a very useful course for non-racing skippers and crews who plan to undertake longer passages and hence will be more exposed to the possibility of severe weather or emergency situations.