More First Aiders: But please let's not need 'em!
Llangorse's training season has started as five members have undertaken and enjoyed the RYA's First Aid qualification.
The day-long course covers the essentials: cardiac arrest, stroke, trauma injury, epilepsy, drowning, hyper - and hypothermia, asthma attack and more. As an RYA course it's specifically focused on possible hazards at sailing clubs - such as water-born diseases and stings or bites.
Chief Instructor, Richard McCulloch says, "The course reflects the Club's commitment to health and safety reflected in our safety policy. However, it also ensures we focus on fast communication to the emergency services and access for them to any casualty on site."
"All RYA qualified dinghy sailing and powerboat instructors have their first aid certificate refreshed every three years. However, it's great to see some regular members taking the course. This isn't a requirement as a member."
Above: placing a casualty into the "recovery position"
Richard adds, "We're very grateful to our RYA First Aid Instructor, Jess Annett. She - and her family - sailed at the club when she was young. Now she returns as a qualified Doctor who specialises in anaesthetics in South Wales largest and newest hospital."
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