After recent fatalities in several yacht races, including the Sydney-Hobart and Coastal Classic, knowing what to do in an emergency is vital.
- Dr Dave has returned from Australia and is running his medical course in November.
- Venue – RAYC over the weekend of 15th/16th
- Ably assisted by ED Nurse Bex Costello and short-handed legend Sally Garrett.
- A mix of both practical hands-on sessions and lectures.
- Accredited by Yachting New Zealand and World Sailing for all Category races (including S2H, races etc).
- Suitable for both racers and cruisers.
- All profits are donated to a yachting charity.
Includes everything you will need to manage a medical issue on a boat, from minor to major!
Includes
- Major Trauma (Major injuries)
- Head Injuries
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Heart attacks
- CPR
- Burns
- Suturing
- Stapling
- Giving injections
- Severe Allergies
- Marine envenomation’s
Why Dr Dave’s course?
- Been running for 10 years
- Taught by an Intensive Care doctor with practical, real-world sailing knowledge (6 Sydney- Hobarts, 2 x 2-man RNI’s, 14 Akl- Island races etc) and a very experienced ED nurse
- Rated by a number of Volvo ocean race sailors who have attended
Cost – $375 includes morning and afternoon tea
Information Links –
- https://www.livesaildie.com/dr-daves-offshore-medical-course-the-best-medical-course-you-can-do/
- https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/kiwi-doctor-changing-approach-offshore-sailing
- https://www.livesaildie.com/salt-of-the-earth-dr-dave-austin/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uItqnqcdw10
PLEASE COMPLETE THE PRE COURSE TEST BELOW AND BRING IT WITH YOU ON THE DAY
