Sea survival course in NW England

[extravert]

Anybody know of anywhere that does a sea survival course in NW England (Liverpool area would be fine) so that I don't have to trapse to the south?

<hr width=100% size=1>One day, I hope to own a real boat.

 

[ParaHandy]

put a decent suit on (pair of shoes normally enough) & saunter round liverpool docks or yates wine lodge. should'nt be long before experiencing gbh survival course with a dunking in the sea afterwards .........

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[Davy_S]

It might be worth checking out Fleetwood Nautical college, They train folks for the offshore gas rigs, I believe they have to do the course before allowed onto rigs.
I regularly watch them in the river practicing MOB ect.

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[Trazie]

Try http://www.ybw-directory.com/rya/shorebased.jsp?tem=pbo&offset=640
and you can search for places in your area.
Also www.ambitionsailing.com in Cleveleys or send an email to nwnwsfc@lancaster.ac.uk

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[wayneA]

I would highly recommend Fleetwood Nautical College. I did the course there, with SWMBO, last Feb – great fun. Well worth doing, changed our attitude to a few things!

The Morning was theory; afternoon practical in the purpose built survival centre. The survival centre simulated most things, apart from cold shock. This included a 2m wave machine, helicopter lift, etc. At the end of the course you are put through the full drill of abandoning ship and final helicopter rescue – all in the dark with waves, smoke and pyros for full effect.

Most courses are geared up for Merchant Navy/ Cruise ship deck cert.s, but they tailor the course for yachties and the RYA ticket (for YM commercial endorsement).

Cost about £110 each.

Hope this helps

Wayne


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[StugeronSteve]

See if you can get Jimi to move Glen Rosa round for the winter.

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[RS123]

I understand that Plas Menai do a course - though it doesn't sound as good as the one described for Fleetwood Nautical College!

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[Jeremy_W]

Fleetwood's definitely the place. A few years ago a crowd of Fastnet wannabees from Liverpool Yacht Club went there as part of their training. They came back delighted AND wrote a very positive article for the LYC magazine.

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[claymore]

Survival at Sea
RYA Approved

Duration
1 days

Entry Requirement
None

Aim of Course
To introduce delegates to the appropriate action prior to and after abandonment from a power driven or sailing vessel. Also to familiarise delegates with the use correct use of liferafts and the fundamental principles involved in a survival situation including helicopter rescue

Validity of Certificate
No expiry date

Course Content
Preparation for sea survival
Lifejackets and liferafts
Practical wet drill
Principles of survival
Search and rescue

Personal Equipment Required
Swimwear and towel
Personal wash kit
1 pair of old clean trainers (these may get wet)

Please also bring with you
Proof of identity such as Passport / Discharge Book / National Insurance Number / Driving Licence

Medical Declaration
Please read the following and be advised that on arrival at the college you will be issued with a Medical Declaration form for completion.
Medical Declaration ( Adobe PDF Format )
Medical Declaration ( Microsoft Word Format )


Course Fee
£120
(price correct on 31st March 2003)

Hope this helps - I work at the College - go to www.blackpool.ac.uk and then into the academic area. The Offshore Survival unit have a link through to their site which shows the courses available






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Claymore
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[extravert]

Thanks for this (and everyone else's) reply. Seems like Fleetwood it will be.

<hr width=100% size=1>One day, I hope to own a real boat.

 

[vyv_cox]

I have done offshore survival courses, awarding tickets for work on oil installations, at Aberdeen and Fleetwood. Both were very professional and of similar standard. Of the two I preferred the Fleetwood one for 'user friendliness'. Where they really scored for me was that we were allowed to fire off pyrotechnics, not the case in Aberdeen when I did it, a long time ago.

All the accounts that I hear of the Fleetwood courses aimed at the leisure market are very positive.

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