Course Details
RYA First Aid Course from £59 in Southampton Hampshire.
As a result of COVID-19 we are now operating with only 4 to a course this enables a 2 metre social distancing in the classroom. We are providing extensive individual specialist training equipment so that all participants have 'hands on'.
This course takes place in and outside the classroom. It is esential that prior to booking this course you read the latest RYA Guidance Here.
At the bottom of this page is a Book and Pay facility, when you use it you will receive a receipt and course booking confirmation, all by email - 24/7.
If only 1 person books we run the course - YES!
Course Duration | 1 Day. The RYA First Aid course is 8 hours duration |
Times | 09.00 - 17.15 With working lunch. This course is 8 hours duration. |
Course Handbook | We give you the new RYA First Aid Handbook, all part of the course fee |
Assessment | Continuous assessment throughout the course |
Certification | The RYA First Aid Certificate is issued at the end of the course and is valid for 3 years |
Clothing | Please wear clothing suitable for participating in the First Aid practicals & scenarios in and outdoors |
Refreshments | Unfortunately we are no longer able to provide refreshments, please bring your own drinks. |
Lunch | Bring your own lunch |
Parking | Is free |
Course Fee | £59 Is our Pre COVID-19 discounted standard RYA First Aid course price which is not viable to currently charge as we can no longer have large group numbers attending in a classroom. WE ARE NOW OPERATING WITH ONLY 4 TO A COURSE. We are currently providing RYA First Aid courses at £110 these courses have more Technical content. There will be only 4 candidates to a course. All dates and costs are in our Book & Pay On-Line Pay Point below. |
Other costs | No other costs for this course |
Venue Location | Tec Rec Coaching. Southampton Drystack Boatyard. 146 Millbank Street. Southampton. SO14 5QN |
COVID-19 | We will provide Hand Sanitiser, Gloves, Wipes, and Face Masks should you need to use them. It is expected that you arrive to the course not having or showing any Signs or Symptoms of COVID-19, please do not hesitate to bring your own PPE. Each candidate has an Electronic Feedback full body manikin for Resuscitation Training which also has built in wounds for bandaging practice. ONLY 4 TO A COURSE. |
Your Tutors
The RYA First Aid Course in Southampton Hampshire is overseen by Steve Gravells of Tec Rec Coaching, Steve has taught Mountain First Aid and First Aid at Sea courses for over 30 years and worked as a NHS First Responder based in the New Forest. The course will be highly interactive with practicals and theory elements taught so that you remember them!
All Tutors have first hand experience of coming across accidents and incidents whilst personally skippering Yachts, or Mountain climbing, Powerboating, Kayaking rivers/sea, Dinghy Sailing, and Windsurfing is brought to the course.
"Outstanding. I have done several RYA First Aid courses and this was the most informative, interactive and useful course I have ever experienced. A good price too! Thank you"
Nigel Lofting. RYA First Aid course.

First Aid Training equipment
We will be using some of the latest equipment availabe for the RYA First Aid course in Southampton Hampshire.
Although the RYA First Aid Course is only one day, we will make it as interesting and practical as posssible, for Resuscitation practice you will be working with the latest Adult, Child, and Baby manikins.
We also have the latest available manikins for instructing dealing with a Choking casualty.
We bring you up to speed with how the latest Automated External Defribrillators work.
Our Technical RYA First Aid course will give you the opportunity to have 'hands on' with a Defibrillator.
"Best course of the numerous courses I have attended as a Commercial Skipper"
Andrew Mitchell. RYA First Aid Course
Have a go at our Test Yourself First Aid quiz - click here

Course Information
The RYA First Aid one day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, from a being on the water/land perspective. The course is aimed at anyone who is ashore or afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries on cross channel passages, or heading into the hills!
Course content
CPR. Adult - Child - Baby
Practice with a Live Defibrillator
Actions for drowning
The recovery position.
Control bleeding - Bandaging, Tourniquets and Haemostatic dressings.
Shock; recognise and treat it
Cold shock and hypothermia
Reduced consciousness
General treatment for:- breathing difficulties, chest pain, seasickness, diabetic
emergency, anaphylaxis, hyperthermia, fractures, seizures, burns, and heart conditions
Equipping a suitable First Aid Kit
How to get medical advice or assistance by VHF/SRC radio
How to prepare for the evacuation of a casualty by helicopter
(Yacht Skippers - Category 'C’ Equipment)
"A top quality course from the Instructing to the props"
Harry Beckwith. RYA Dinghy Instructor. RYA First Aid course

It fulfills the requirements for:-
Water sports Instructors, Yacht Skippers ( RYA, BCU )
First aid training for vessels working up to area Category 2 under the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Codes of Practice for Small Vessels Operated Commercially;
First aid training needed by offshore racers subject to World Sailing's Offshore Special Regulation OSR 6.05.2;
- Professional skippers of small craft ( Commercial Endorsement ) working within 60 miles of a safe haven, including Boatmasters.
'CAT C' First Aid kits covered.
Also covers the use of VHF calls MayDay and PanPan. VHF Course info.
The course is recommended by the MCA and HSE.
"Fabulous course - many thanks!!"
Paul Pritchard, Principal, West Coast Ribs. RYA First Aid Course

Hands on First Aid scenario
Each Tec Rec Coaching - RYA First Aid course will have a scenario for participants to practice skills that they have learnt.
"Many new things and very good update to many old skills. Excellent Instruction, given with passion for the subject greatly enhancing the content and learning experience"
Gavin Park Weir. RYA First Aid Course
Renewing your Commercial Endorsment? Check out the new RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities Course
If this RYA First Aid course is fully booked you could attend the REC (Rescue Emergency Care) 2 Day Emergency First Aid course on an alternative date, our REC course is fully recognised by the RYA for Instructor Qualifications. Click here for our webpage.
If only 1 person books we run the course - YES!
You will train with your own full body Smart Electronic Feedback Manikin and use a Defibrillator.

COVID-19 Precautions for First Aid
courses at Tec Rec Coaching
Live document commencing 28/7/20
It is essential that you read our COVID-19 information above.
Due to the current circumstances only 4 to a course.
We will be providing Hand Sanitiser, Wipes, Gloves and Face Masks for customers and staff to use. Should customers wish to provide their own protection please discuss with your Instructor on the day how it can be looked after. There are sanitiser pumps on each desk in the classrooms.
Customers are requested to meet the Government guidelines regarding Social Distancing, regular hand washing, and being aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 ie raised temperature etc.
Customers will be expected to bring their own drinks and lunch, unfortunatley we are no longer in a position to provide hot drinks.
We have always provided gloves for First Aid courses so there will be plenty of gloves on hand!.....
Venues & Dates | |||||
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• Tec Rec Coaching - Southampton | 0 of 4 places available | Thu 22nd April | |||
More In Depth Technical First Aid content and equipment, each candidate has their own fully equipped First Aid kit along with their own full body manikin for Resuscitation/CPR and with built in wounds for bandaging.
This course is for Work or Vocational Purposes only. 2021 Dates. |
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• Tec Rec Coaching - Southampton | 2 of 4 places available | Fri 7th May | |||
More In Depth Technical First Aid content and equipment, each candidate has their own fully equipped First Aid kit along with their own full body manikin for Resuscitation/CPR and with built in wounds for bandaging.
This course is for Work or Vocational Purposes only. 2021 Dates. |
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• Tec Rec Coaching - Southampton | 4 of 4 places available | Tue 18th May | |||
More In Depth Technical First Aid content and equipment, each candidate has their own fully equipped First Aid kit along with their own full body manikin for Resuscitation/CPR and with built in wounds for bandaging.
This course is available to all. . 2021 Dates. |