Structured Crew Training

Although a totally voluntary organisation, we work within the Health & Safety at Work Act
Assessed & approved by RoSPA inspection
A RYA Training Centre with Special Endorsements
Minimum operational standard is RYA II (normally taking 2 months training)
Safety Boat qualification
Advanced Power Boat qualification
First Aid training up to Casualty Handling Status
VHF Radio
'Optional' further training in Swift Water Rescue. This by Rescue 3 at National Whitewater Centre, Bala. To achieve Swift Water Technician status
Senior members qualified to SRT Advanced, which includes specialist search co-ordination and control management
Specialist river and bank search training
Operational crew training is held every Thursday evening & Sunday morning

Swift-water Training at Bala, November 2005

Swift-water Training at Bala, 2008

Registered Charity No: 1109470
MISAR, Upton Marina, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, WR8 0PB
Email: info@merciarescue.org