RYA First Aid Training: Jan 18th

18 Jan 2014 20:20 | Anonymous member
RYA First Aid Training

On Saturday 18th Jan we had a full house our RYA First Aid Training. Our trainers were Peter and Carol-Ann Pocock who certainly lived up to the introduction from Tanya as probably the best First Aid trainers in the South.  They were assisted by there four legged friend Jessica the dog - who modelled bandages beautifully..... as did Les when we found a new way to stop him chatting. 

The training started with CPR, after the theory we had lots of chance to practice to the tune of Nellie the Elephant.  

Then came the perils of Hypothermia, where we were shown a very clever warming blanket.  This blanket also came in a "Onesie" version which Les offered to model for the class.

With Lunch there was the chance to fly the radio controlled rescue helicopter - I do hope if I ever need one the pilot is a little more steady,

Finally the obligatory gruesome pictures of cuts and burns.  There were some particularly horrible pictures of accidents to the fingers from getting rings caught  - I don't think anyone will be wearing rings sailing after viewing those.

Fantastic training if you haven't attended. Thanks to Tanya for organising, I'm sure they will be back next year.

Kate Cope
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