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Safety & Sea Survival

Overview:
The Safety & Sea Survival course was developed by Yachting Australia in response to a coronial inquest resulting from six deaths in the 1998 Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race. Conducted in both the classroom (14 hours) and in the water (3-4 hours) the course covers all aspects of safety and survival.

The topics covered include:
Preparation and Planning
- Duty of Care, Safety Planning, Emergency Planning, Safety Equipment
Offshore knowledge and experience
- Weather, Heavy weather strategies, Vessel Management
Emergencies
- Emergency communications, pyrotechnics, Vessel damage, Man Overboard, Fire, Abandonment, Search and Rescue

Cost:
$440 (members)
$460 (non-members)

Dates for 2012:
Janurary 14th – 15th
February 11th – 12th
February 25th – 26th
March 3rd – 4th
April 14th – 15th
May 19th – 20th

Duration:
18 hours includes practical sessions (flare & liferaft drills).

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ABN: 250 539 892 72

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Phone: +61 7 3396 8666 Fax: +61 7 3393 4100
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