VHF and First Aid

Radio License $50 (Examination and Certification Fee)

Examination Dates: Oct 15th 2009 6pm – 9pm @ Westbay Marine Village

VHF Radio CertificateYour VHF certificate can be obtained through homestudy, the official manual can be ordered here

We recommend you study at your own pace. When you are ready to take the exam, either join us on one of our assessment dates or we will arrange an independant examination either as part of your sailing course or as a stand alone examination should you need it.

Examination will consist of an over view of the material with an instructor, practical application and a written exam.

Practical operation of the VHF is demonstrated and experienced constantly during all our sailing programs

First Aid Courses

First aid is an essential component of your skippering skills. first aid courses

While we have fantastic marine emergency services here around the island, sailing in its essense is remote. Should there be an incident at sea, will you be prepared to maintain a casualty until the emergency services arrive?

A minimum of Standard First Aid with CPR level A is recommended but there are options to take a Marine First Aid Course please check out these organisations for courses in your area:

Canadian Red Cross

Local Red Cross Training

St Johns Ambulance

High Point Education