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Module 10 · SAFETY

Safety & Emergency Procedures

Personal safety gear, the boat's safety equipment, man overboard recovery, VHF distress procedures and handling emergencies at sea.

6 lessons · about 2.8 hours

Lessons

  1. Personal Safety EquipmentLifejackets, harnesses, tethers and dressing for the conditions.25m
  2. The Boat's Safety EquipmentFlares, fire fighting, liferafts, EPIRBs and grab bags.30m
  3. Man OverboardImmediate actions, keeping sight, and recovery under power and sail.30m
  4. VHF Radio and Distress ProceduresChannel 16, DSC alerts, and the Mayday and Pan-Pan procedures.30m
  5. Emergencies AfloatFire, flooding, steering failure, grounding, towing and helicopter rescue.30m
  6. Crew Health and First Aid BasicsSeasickness, cold, sun and the first aid situations sailors actually meet.25m