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  1. Hi All,

    I am running my Offshore Medical course on Saturday May 12th 2018

     

    You can book via this link - https://rayc.co.nz/offshoremedic/

     

    It is a one day course which covers all Medical emergencies. 

     

    The course is now accepted by World Sailing and may be used for Sydney- Hobart, Fastnet, RNI or Auckland -Noumea races or for Cat 1 certification prior to cruising

     

    As usual - all of us who run it (Bek, Sally, Angus, Suellen and I) donate our time and any profits we make get donated to a charity

     

    Book early to secure a place!

     

    Cheers

    Dr Dave

  2. Hi All,

    I am running my Offshore Medical course on Saturday May 12th 2018

     

    You can book via this link - https://rayc.co.nz/offshoremedic/

     

    It is a one day course which covers all Medical emergencies. 

     

    The course is now accepted by World Sailing and may be used for Sydney- Hobart, Fastnet, RNI or Auckland -Noumea races 

     

    As usual - all of us who run it (Bek, Sally, Angus, Suellen and I) donate our time and any profits we make get donated to a charity

     

    Book early to secure a place!

     

    Cheers

    Dr Dave

  3. Hi,

    An option to ponder possibly, is what I did to my previous yacht (Beale 37 Entropy) many years ago

    I got the rigger (Reef rite in Kerikeri who were excellent) to weld some 1" tube both sides of the boom to create a park bench. It was simple and relatively cheap to do

    I attached the lazy jacks to the tube  (ran then forward when sailing)

    With an external track and bat cars it meant I could easily hoist/lower and sail her single handedly

    Cheers

    Dr Dave

  4. I am planning to run another Offshore Medical Course prior to the race next year. I'll liaise with Sally and Suellen. 

    Once date is set I'll let you all know

    All welcome to attend

    Cheers

    Dr Dave

  5. Interesting discussion - I agree with comments re Boating NZ poor coverage- I dont subscribe anymore. Also Im not a facecloth user, however seems to be any coverage is

     

    Sunfast boys - really enjoyed your video! Excellent. How many pigs were killed for the making of the video (bacon butties)?

    Cheers

    Dr Dave

  6. Thank you all,

    I am really pleased you all enjoyed it and hopefully it may help make your sailing safer

     

    The next course will be next year prior to the Noumea race - perhaps 3 -4 weeks prior.

    I will liaise with Sally from RAYC and set the date/venue within the next few months so that you all have plenty of notice

     

    As usual all profits will go to a charity. Last year to cyclone relief in Fiji and this year they have gone to helping set up a boat for a disabled yachting official

     

    Regards

    Dr Dave

  7. Hi All, 
    We are working with YNZ to get this course accredited for World Sailing compliance.

    This looks very promising and once completed will mean that the course is compliant for Transpac/Fastnet etc

    It has already been accepted for Offshore events in NZ and Sydney- Hobart

     

    Places are filling quickly - if you are keen to enrol please do so ASAP

    Cheers

    Dr Dave

  8. Did this course last year before Fiji race. Was fantastic. Question.. now that it is an accredited course, how long is it valid for?

     

    Thanks Nes,

    It is accredited for 5 years

    Well done in RNI by the way - top effort

    Cheers

    Dave

  9. All,

    We can confirm that this course is now accredited by YNZ for Offshore category 1 and has previously been accepted by YA for Offshore events including Sydney Hobart

     

    We are running the next course at Framecad on Saturday April 22nd - details are on RAYC site, link is here http://rayc.co.nz/product/drdave

     

    We will donate any profits to help purchase equipment for an umpire with a disability to make her job easier

     

    If you are interested in learning about First Aid at sea or are racing offshore - please register and come along. Most people who have done the course have found it very useful

     

    We can take a maximum of 30 people

     

    Dr Dave

  10. Thanks guys,

    Yes I am going to try and run it annually and time it to run before the AKL- Fiji/Noumea etc

     

    Actually 3 boats in 2015 Hobart who had major issues ( compound fractured femur, Multiple broken ribs + pneumothorax and another with fractures) and despite 2 crew on each boat doing the Australian Offshore Medical Course - not one person was competent to give morphine!

     

    This was the impetus for me to start the course - I thought I could help NZ yachties when there is no Dr or Nurse aboard. 

    I have now been approached by YA to give them some advice also

     

    Cheers

    Dave

  11. It was suggested that I put this in the cruising forum also

     

    Unfortunately the Va'Vau race is not going ahead however we are still running "Dr Dave's Offshore Medical Course" on Saturday 22 April

     

    The link is here - http://rayc.co.nz/product/drdave

     

    Dr Dave Austin will be leading a course at RAYC* on Saturday 22nd April 2017 that will cover the use of the YNZ first aid kits. Completion of this course will be accepted by RAYC for the 2018 Auckland Noumea Yacht Race. At present this course will not be recognised for events overseas. The course is limited to 40 students.

    The course will cover:

    • Sea Sickness
    • Minor wounds
    • Major Trauma
    • Major wounds and closure techniques
    • Fractures and dislocations
    • Burns, Infection – skin, systemic
    • Antibiotics
    • Intramuscular injections

    The course will take place at the following location:
    Framecad
    99 Felton Matthew Ave
    St Johns 1072

  12. Hello,

    The course is currently in process to be accredited by YNZ, however it has been accepted for the Auckland - Fiji, Brisbane-Noumea, Sydney-Hobart races to date

     

    No it is not free!

     

    I donate my time for the course to help yachties.

    A small profit was made from last years course which we donated to the cyclone relief fund in Fiji

    At $275 for a full day course including practical stations - it is extremely good value

    Regards

    Dr Dave

  13. Unfortunately the Va'Vau race is not going ahead however we are still running "Dr Dave's Offshore Medical Course" on Saturday 22 April

     

    The link is here - http://rayc.co.nz/product/drdave

     

    Dr Dave Austin will be leading a course at RAYC* on Saturday 22nd April 2017 that will cover the use of the YNZ first aid kits. Completion of this course will be accepted by RAYC for the 2018 Auckland Noumea Yacht Race. At present this course will not be recognised for events overseas. The course is limited to 40 students.

    The course will cover:

    • Sea Sickness
    • Minor wounds
    • Major Trauma
    • Major wounds and closure techniques
    • Fractures and dislocations
    • Burns, Infection – skin, systemic
    • Antibiotics
    • Intramuscular injections

    The course will take place at the following location:
    Framecad
    99 Felton Matthew Ave
    St Johns 1072

  14. Hi Wheels,

    Yes Apparently a reasonable buzz. Where I am it is mixed with Orange Juice because of "the Intervention" ( keeping Alcohol away from the Aboriginal settlements)

    Effects are dose dependent - you need a reasonable amount

    Cheers

    Dave

  15. Hi Bimini Babe,

    I cant comment on using it for rot as it is not my area of expertise, however Poisoning is.

    Ethylene Glycol is poisonous when ingested. It causes a type of coma (hyperosmolar) which requires ventilation and ICU care. It's common in American alcoholics as anti freeze is cheaper than wine....

    It can be absorbed through your skin too so wear gloves when you use it

    Cheers

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