First aid training (members only)
During 2025, we commenced running RYA aligned First Aid Training using our in-house qualified trainers.
For 2026 we will be offering the following courses as our initial schedule
RYA First Aid course (1 day):
RYA First Aid gives you some knowledge so that in a medical emergency, you may be able to save lives, especially when you are in a remote location or at sea. This course is unique, as it is aimed at water sports enthusiasts and small craft operators, it takes a realistic look at the levels of First Aid that can be performed in a yacht, powerboat, dinghy or ocean rowing boat. Our instructors fully appreciate the difference between conventional First Aid and RYA First Aid (where the ambulance may not be just ten minutes away). The course fulfils the First Aid Training requirements for:
Yachtmaster COC holders operating up to 60 miles from a safe haven
Advanced Powerboat COC holders
World Sailing offshore race crew (cat 1, 2 events)
Most ocean rowing events
Lifeboat Helms operating under the MCA Rescue Boat Code
RYA Instructors (any discipline)
Watersports Instructors (most disciplines)
The RYA First Aid course is a 1 day course running 9:30am-5:00pm
Cost: £35
Date: TBC
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Basic life Support with AED:
Join us for a 3.5-hour first aid course designed specifically with sailors and watersports enthusiasts in mind. In a relaxed, friendly, and engaging environment, youll gain the confidence and practical skills needed to respond effectively in an emergency—whether on land or on the water.
This fun and informative session covers essential life-saving techniques, including CPR for adults and children, how to use an AED, and how to deal with situations such as choking and bleeding, alongside other basic first aid skills.
By the end of the course, youll feel more prepared and capable in handling real-life situations. All participants will receive an HSE-recognised booklet and a certificate valid for three years.
Cost: £25
Date: Saturday 2nd May 2026, 9:30am - 1:00pm
Please book via the link below:
https://www.balasc.co.uk/event...
Last updated 22:05 on 16 April 2026