Complete the RYA VHF Radio course in Gibraltar and Spain
The aim of this course is to provide the student with the confidence, knowledge and necessary legal documentation required to operate a marine VHF/ DSC radio.
| PRICE | £120 Per Person £60 Per Person for Radio Operator Certificate |
| COURSE DETAILS | |
| Duration | 1 Day, 09.00 through 18.00 |
| Pre Course Requirements | 3 hours pre course study |
| Course Content | VHF voice procedures Distress, urgency, safety & routine traffic Radio requirements & regulations Navtex, EPIRBS & SARTS Practical training sessions on simulator Ship’s license & operator’s certificate |
From January 2014 the RYA (SRC) VHF course is changing to fall in line with European legislation. The course course will still be available in our classroom, but we will need to supply you with the RYA VHF Handbook before the course as you will need to do around 3 hours of pre course study. At the end of the day, there will be a one hour assessment consisting of practical radio work and a short written paper.
Diesel Engine maintenance course in Gibraltar with ROCK
The aim of this course is to give the student the ability to take simple measures to prevent mechanical breakdown of a marine diesel engine at sea and rectify defects which do not require workshop support.
A large portion of this course takes place onboard one of our Jeanneau Sunfast 37′ yachts, giving you the opportunity to experience the reality of working on an engine in a confined space.
| PRICE | £120.00 per person |
| COURSE DETAILS | |
| Duration | 1 Day, 10.00 through 17.00 |
| Pre Course Requirements | None |
| Course Content | Introduction – Principles of the diesel engine The four-stroke cycle The fuel system The cooling system The air systems Engine electrical systems Spares and tool requirements Importance of winterisation and servicing Fault finding |
| Ability after course | Upon successful completion you will have the knowledge and ability to maintain and effectuate necessary emergency repairs to a marine diesel engine. |
RYA basic sea survival sailing courses in Gibraltar and Spain with ROCK
To give persons who go to sea, in small commercial motor or sailing vessels, the basic knowledge and practical experience of personal survival principles and techniques.
| PRICE | £150.00 per person |
| COURSE DETAILS | |
| Duration | 1 Day, 09.30 through 17.00 |
| Pre Course Requirements | None |
| Course Content | PART 1 Preparation for Sea Survival PART 2 Lifejackets and Liferafts PART 3 Practical Wet Drill PART 4 Principles of Survival Protection PART 5 Search and Rescue Demo in the pool with life Raft |
RYA First Aid course with ROCK sailing in Gibraltar and Spain
The aim of either course is to provide the student with a working knowledge of how to apply first aid at sea.
| PRICE | £120.00 per person |
| COURSE DETAILS | |
| Duration | 1 Day, 10.00 through 18.00 |
| Pre Course Requirements | None |
| Course Content | Choking – How to clear blockages in the airway Resuscitation – Mouth to Mouth & Chest compression CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) Recovery Position – How to place casualty in correct position Spinal problems when turning Control of Bleeding – Pressure points and bandaging Burns – Treatment Fractures & Dislocations – Protect injury Angina and Heart Attack – Casualty care Sea Sickness – Recognition of Sea Sickness Treatments Cold & Heat Exhaustion – Cold Water Immersion & Cold water Shock, Drowning & Hypothermia, Heat exhaustion, heat stoke & dehydration Head Injury and Unconsciousness – Casualty care First Aid Kits – First Aid kits on Category 2,3,4 coded yachts |
| Ability after course | Upon successful completion you will have knowledge of the Principles of First Aid, Assessment & Immediate Actions,Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Basic first aid treatment when at sea. The certificate is valid for three years, after which an update is required. |
RYA introduction to radar course in Gibraltar and Spain with ROCK
Learn how to use radar effectively for both navigation and collision avoidance. The course covers basic radar principles, navigation by radar, radar reflectors and transponders and appreciation of MARPA.
Price: £100 Per Person
All RYA books and class room material supplied
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