WS(ISAF) Offshore Personal Survival course

The safety course was created on the basis of ISAF Special Rules for the High Seas (ISAF OFFSHORE SPECIAL REGULATIONS), using the international SOLAS and STCW conventions ( STCW), International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA / Code), International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue / manual (IAMSAR).

The course is for those who participate in offshore regattas such as Middle Sea Race, Fastnet Race, Monaco - Montecarlo, Sidney Hobart Race, etc., as well as for those who like to go on long trips in the open sea and dream of crossing the ocean! And for those who are serious about their safety.

It usually takes place on Saturday and Sunday and runs from morning to evening.

On Saturday, there is a full day of theoretical studies, acquaintance with modern rescue equipment, we will also learn effective techniques for biting the cables.

On Sunday, there is a swimming pool, a fire range and some theory.

Course content:

• Maintenance of rescue equipment
• Storm sails
• Damage prevention and repair
• Stormy weather - crew actions, yacht handling, use of a floating anchor
• Man overboard - prevention 
• Rendering assistance to other vessels
• Hypothermia 
• Search and rescue operations
• Liferafts (theory and practice)
• Life jackets (theory and practice)
• Fire prevention and fire fighting (theory and practice)
• Pyrotechnics (theory and practice)
• Distress signals
• Radio equipment
• Emergency beacons
• Modern rescue equipment