Malta Sailing Academy, in collaboration with RMYC and the Malta Sailing Federation, will once again be delivering Online Evening Classes followed by a 4-hour practical this October 2025 in preparation for the Rolex Middle Sea Race.
This course was developed following the report on the 1998 Sydney Hobart Race, in which six lives were tragically lost. The aim is to provide the essential practical skills and theoretical knowledge to react effectively when facing rough weather, emergency problems, and abandonment at sea. In addition to yacht skippers and crews meeting the World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Appendix G requirements, the course is excellent for all seafarers.
For the Middle Sea Race, at least 30% of the crew, including the Person in Charge, must have completed training according to Section 6 of the World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations. Appendix G to the regulations provides a model training course. In the Two-Handed class, both crew members must have received training.
This is a highly informative course during which participants will be shown how to open a life raft (in a controlled environment), let off pyrotechnics, and use fire extinguishers, among other things.
In addition, at least one member of the crew shall hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent (in accordance with OSR 6.05.2) and should be familiar with the management of medical emergencies that may occur at sea, including Hypothermia and radio communications operations for obtaining medical advice by radio. For any interested participants, the RYA First Aid course will also be held at Malta Sailing Academy.
COURSE SCHEDULE
| WSSS Online Theory Course on Google Meet |
| Tue 23, Wed 24, and Thu 25 September 18:00hrs – 21:00hrs (local time) |
| Or |
| Mon 06, Wed 07 and Thu 08 October 18:00hrs – 21:00hrs (local time) |
| Practical at Manoel Island (Fort Manoel) and Pool |
| Thu 16 October 10:30hrs – 14:30hrs (local time) |
–> World Sailing Sea Survival Full course consists of 3 Theory sessions and 1 Practical session €330
-> World Sailing Sea Survival Refresher course consists of 3 Theory sessions only (no practical) €230
For those interested in taking a First Aid course, we will host two online theory sessions on 02-03 October, followed by a practical session (practical date to be advised). The cost will be €230.
We will also be offering a course for the RYA SRC-VHF. The online theory session will be held on 30 September, and the exam will take place on 15 October (practical location and time to be advised). The cost will be €290.
For bookings or information, kindly contact Malta Sailing Academy at +356 79500502 / +356 79432526 or send them an email at [email protected]