Support Your Crew. Respond with Confidence. Strengthen Mental Well-Being.

What is Psychological First Aid?

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an immediate, compassionate response to mental distress after a crisis. Just as we provide medical care for physical injuries, PFA equips yacht crew with the tools to support each other emotionally, reduce trauma impact, and promote recovery after high-stakes incidents.

Yachting exposes crew to medical emergencies, high-pressure situations, and intense stress. This course teaches you how to

stay calm under pressure, help crew process critical incidents, and recognize when professional support is needed

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What You Will Learn

✔️ How to provide
immediate psychological support
after a crisis or traumatic event.

✔️ Techniques to help
stabilize emotions and prevent long-term stress responses.

✔️ How to recognize
acute stress, trauma symptoms, and burnout in yourself and others.

✔️ Crew debriefing strategies to
help teams recover after high-pressure situations.

✔️ When and how to escalate concerns to professional support.

Why This Matters

After a medical emergency, near-miss, or traumatic event, crew often experience shock, stress, and emotional overload. Without the right support, this can lead to burnout, anxiety, and long-term trauma.

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This course ensures you have the skills to support yourself and your crew in moments that matter most. Because looking after your team’s mental health is just as important as their physical safety.

Who Should Enroll

✅ Superyacht captains, crew, and expedition teams looking to optimize
mental well-being and team performance.

✅ Yacht professionals who want to
prevent burnout and manage stress effectively.

✅ Leaders who want to create a
strong, connected crew culture
that thrives under pressure.

Any crew member seeking to enhance their resilience, wellbeing, and performance at sea

Join Us on the Journey

The training is available live, on your vessel.

Online Training & Independent Study Courses are also available on request.

Medical First Aid & Planning for Yachts

Advanced Marine Medical Skills, Medical Kit & Ships Hospital Planning. Crew Medical Training & Drills. Real Life Scenario Training,

Medical Care Onboard Ships

Vital Healthcare & Evacuation Procedures, Emergency Protocols, Medical Equipment Usage, Risk Assessments

Psychological First Aid for Yachts

Human Behaviour at Sea, Crew Morale and Cohesion, Mindset Mastery, Psychological First Aid & Emergency Evacuation

Resilience First Aid for Yachts

Stress Management Techniques, Personal Resilience, Team Dynamics, effective communication and support strategies.

Sail Safely with Expert Medical Training

Resilience & Psychological First Aid For Yachts

Resilience First Aid (RFA) is a proactive approach to mental health, designed to equip yacht crew with the skills to prevent burnout, manage stress, and strengthen mental resilience.

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an
immediate, compassionate response to mental distress after a crisis,
support each other emotionally, reduce trauma impact, and promote recovery
after major incidents.

Medical First Aid & Planning for Yachts

This course is designed to equip yacht owners & crew with essential first aid skills and the knowledge to set up a well-stocked and effective medical kit. Whether you're preparing for remote cruising or need to update your onboard medical resources, this course ensures you’re ready for any medical emergency.

Yachts operate in remote locations, often far from immediate medical help.

Adventure Preparation for Remote Environments

When you venture into remote environments preparation is everything. The Adventure Ready Program equips leaders, yacht crew, expedition teams, and outdoor professionals with the medical skills, resilience training, and leadership strategies
needed to handle emergencies, adapt under pressure, and thrive in extreme environments.

Be Prepared, Stay Safe & Protect Your Crew

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