A VERY IMPORTANT EVENT
As the holder of a USCG 500 GT Master of Oceans certification, this comes with some significant training along with their respective re-certifications. One of the requirements is something that everyone should have, but especially on a vessel: CPR training.
If you understand “A Prudent Mariner” you understand that it is about safety aboard. Safety in all areas. I have been encouraged by family to share an event that happened, as it absolutely can relate to safety aboard.
On Nov. 5th, 2022, at 2351 (11:51pm), my wife suffered sudden cardiac death. Circumstances were that I happened to hear her collapse. I went to see what had happened, and saw there was a serious issue, she was turning blue and unresponsive to me. I called 911 and IMMEDIATELY began CPR.
I have taken CPR and have been recertified many times, never thinking I would need to use it on anyone, let alone my wife. It was the game changer. Paramedics got there in amazing time and took over for me along with using a defibrillator 4 times to restart her heart. Paramedics and hospital staff informed me that, had I not done the CPR prior to their arrival, life would be very different for my wife today.
I know many people may have CPR training already, but I encourage you to repeat it.
CPR is offered as part of the training. The cost of the class will not increase, and you can set this up at your leisure. I feel it is that important.
Captain Russ