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Section 6 - Training
6.01 At least 30% but not fewer than two members of a crew, including the skipper shall have undertaken training within the five years before the start of the race in both 6.02 topics for theoretical sessions, and 6.03 topics which include practical, hands-on sessions. MoMu1,2
6.01.2 Every member of a crew including the skipper shall have undertaken training as in OSR 6.01 MoMu0
6.01.3 It is strongly recommended that all crew members should undertake training as in OSR 6.01 at least once every five years MoMu1,2
6.01.4 Except as otherwise provided in the Notice of Race, an in-date certificate gained at an ISAF Approved Offshore Personal Survival Training course shall be accepted by a race organizing authority as evidence of compliance with Special Regulation 6.01. See Appendix G - Model Training Course, for further details. MoMu0,1,2
6.02 Training Topics for Theoretical Sessions
6.02.1 care and maintenance of safety equipment MoMu0,1,2
6.02.2 storm sails MoMu0,1,2
6.02.3 damage control and repair MoMu0,1,2
6.02.4 heavy weather - crew routines, boat handling, drogues MoMu0,1,2
6.02.5 man overboard prevention and recovery MoMu0,1,2
6.02.6 giving assistance to other craft MoMu0,1,2
6.02.7 hypothermia MoMu0,1,2
6.02.8 SAR organisation and methods MoMu0,1,2
6.02.9 weather forecasting MoMu0,1,2
6.03 Training Topics for Practical, Hands-On Sessions
6.03.1 liferafts and lifejackets MoMu0,1,2
6.03.2 fire precautions and use of fire extinguishers MoMu0,1,2
6.03.3 communications equipment (VHF, GMDSS, satcomms, etc.) MoMu0,1,2
6.03.4 pyrotechnics and EPIRBs MoMu0,1,2
6.04 Routine Training On-Board
6.04.1 It is recommended that crews should practice safety routines at reasonable intervals including the drill for man-overboard recovery **
6.05 Medical Training
6.05.1 At least two members of the crew shall be able to apply simple strapping and plaster casts, undertake skin suturing, insert intravenous cannulae and give intravenous fluids, give both intra-muscular and intravenous injections and apply a temporary dental filling MoMu0
6.05.2 First Aid Training
6.05.2.1 At least two members of the crew MoMu1
6.05.2.2 At least one member of the crew MoMu2
Shall hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent 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. Each of these crew members shall also have undertaken the training required by OSR 6.01
6.05.3 At least one member of the crew shall be familiar with First Aid procedures, Hypothermia and relevant communication systems (see OSR 6.02.7, 6.03.3, 6.03.4) **
6.06 Diving Training
6.06.1 At least 30% of the crew shall have received appropriate diving training to enable them to carry out basic repairs underwater and to provide assistance if necessary in recovery of a man overboard MoMu0
 

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