RYA First Aid - Torquay Watersports

RYA First Aid Course

An essential one day course covering all requirements for First Aid training but from a boating perspective.

ABOUT THE COURSE

£150

1 Day 09.30 till 17.30

Ratio: Max 8 persons

Includes First Aid Handbook and Certificate

This essential one day First Aid course is for anyone that gets afloat

As the skipper of a vessel you have a responsibility to be able to care for your crew. The one day RYA First Aid course is run by experienced RYA instructors with a good appreciation of medical care afloat and develops the confidence and ability to perform basic first aid when on the water – an essential course for everyone.

The syllabus is based on the recommendations of the Health and Safety Executive and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The certificate fulfils the requirements of the MCA Code of Practice for the skippers of small commercial vessels up to category 2 and for all RYA practical instructors.

The course is a mixture of theoretical and practical, covering all the usual first aid subjects but from a boating perspective.

You will cover:

Bone breaks and splinting
Bleeding and bandaging
Burns
Hypothermia
Drowning
Resuscitation
Category C First Aid Kits
Using a defibrillator

And much more.

What’s the minimum age?

The guide minimum age is 12 years old. We have based this on the physical aspects of administering CPR. 12-16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

How long is the licence valid?

Your licence will be registered with the RYA and is valid for 3 years.

How many will be on the course?

We like to limit our courses to a maximum of 8 to ensure we have plenty of time to cover everything and to allow you lots of hands on time for the practical elements of the course.

Do I need any prior experience?

No prior experience is needed at all.

Lunch money or packed lunch, there are plenty of local places to get a bite
Notepad and pen

Although this is aimed at personnel going afloat – this will equally suit anyone wanting to get First Aid qualified.

We can offer group training – please get in touch.

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  Brilliant fun! - So much better than expected, great fun with a knowledgeable and fun guide!

The whole family enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend
Andrew W
May 13, 2026 

  Incredible experience with amazing staff  - It was an amazing 90 minutes ,staff were friendly and very helpful especially with the consideration of fitting in  two trips at the same time as weather wasn’t good... read more the day before and there were some great views to see definitely go again highly recommended.
Emily A
May 3, 2026 

  Top time - get it booked 😎  - We had a fantastic time with Torquay Watersports on their sunset experience around the bay. It was great fun from start to finish, and our captain was brilliant — he... read more tailored the trip perfectly when one of our group felt nervous, which made a huge difference. There was plenty to see, and the history of the area, along with his knowledge of the nesting birds and the landscape, made the whole experience even more interesting. It was also great value for money, especially given how personal and engaging the trip felt. A really memorable way to end the da
Rob H
April 26, 2026 