About the course
Taught over a single day, this course combines practical exercises and theory to help you understand how to stay safe in challenging conditions. You’ll gain hands-on experience with survival equipment, lifejackets, and liferafts, as well as learn strategies for remaining calm and making effective decisions in an emergency.
Course content
- Understanding sea survival and the risks at sea
- Use of lifejackets and personal safety equipment
- Correct use of liferafts and life-saving appliances
- Entering and surviving in a liferaft
- Techniques to stay warm and safe in cold water
- Group survival and signaling for help
- Shore-based training, pool, and life raft use
Courses are taught with a maximum ratio of 1 instructor to 6 students for practical exercises, ensuring everyone receives thorough guidance and practice.
Required Experience
This course is suitable for sailors and powerboaters of all experience levels. No prior training is required.
Phone: +44 (0)23 8059 0110
Email: watersports@soton.ac.uk
What We Provide
- Loan of life jacket for the pool
- Loan of wet weather gear for the pool session
- RYA Handbook
- RYA Sea Survival Certificate
- Free Parking
Dates, Times, and Cost
- Sunday 18 January 2026
- Sunday 22 March 2026
- Sunday 07 June 2026
- Sunday 11 October 2026
Time: 09:00 – 17:00
Cost: £155.00 (Soton Sport Member: £116.25)