Classroom Location TBA and Glenmore Pool, Calgary AB
14 May 2016 0900h-1800h to 15 May 2016 0900h-1800h
Members $450 / Non-Members $505
Mike Gregory
Back by popular demand! The Calgary Chapter is pleased to participate in this 2-day offshore, personal survival course that combines theoretical and practical training to prepare participants to negotiate passage making and ocean racing with competence and confidence. This course is endorsed by Sail Canada and every participant receives a copy of the RYA Sea Survival Handbook to keep as an aide-memoir.
Topics covered include:
- Principles of Survival
- Personal Lifesaving Appliances
- Areas of Risk and Emergencies
- Use of Storm Equipment (including drogues and storm sails)
- Abandoning Ship (“The Last Resort”)
- Use of Pyrotechnics
- Search and Rescue
- Fire Prevention and Firefighting
- Emergency Communications
- First Aid and Early Management of Illness / Injury
- Duty of Care
“…This was an awesome 2 day course involving inflating life rafts, flipping them over, getting in and out, how your own life jacket performs, and how to increase your chances of survival, both in boat/crew preparation (avoidance) and should the unthinkable happen. Everyone who has a boat should consider taking this course. “
The cost of this course, including tax, is $450 for BCA members and $505 for non-members. Family pricing available upon request.
Hi. Is this course offered every year in Calgary? We are planning to go offshore in Spring 2018 so would like to take this course next year (2017). Thx
Hi Drew! This course was last offered in Calgary two years ago, so I am not sure if it will be offered again next year. There have been a number of registrations already but it’s not yet sold out should you decide to take it this year. Thanks!