Racing

Medical expertise for optimal performance

MSOS has its roots in the yacht racing community, and over the past thirty years, has supported iconic yacht races such as the Whitbread, the Volvo Ocean Race, the Global Challenge, the America's Cup and more. This has provided unrivalled experience of delivering medical support under challenging circumstances in some of the remotest areas of the world.

When you’re pushing limits at sea, having a trusted partner for your crew’s health is essential. MSOS ensures you’re prepared for the unexpected, so you can concentrate on what matters - winning the race.

Telemedical support

The MSOS team are here to support you and your crew throughout every race. Our telemedical support for racing is provided by UK-based doctors. They understand the unique pressures of competitive sailing, from injury management in high-pressure situations to endurance-related concerns. We help keep your team safe and focused, ensuring you're prepared for every challenge on the water.

Medical kits for racing

MCA Category B Kit

A requirement for commercial vessels operating up to 150nm offshore, within helicopter range or prompt reach of other offshore rescue services.

MCA Category C Kit

MCA and Lloyds approved first aid kits for lifeboats and liferafts, providing essential medical supplies for maritime emergencies up to 50 miles from shore.

Crew Day Kits

A compact kit with essential day-to-day medications and first aid supplies for crew use without medical officer permission.

Defibrillator Kit

This defibrillator will automatically recognise what cardiac rhythm is present, and determine whether a defibrillation shock is appropriate.

Race Kits (OSR 0, 1, 2 or 3)

Designed to meet the world sailing special regs (OSR) these kits are in accordance with the approved medical kits for the category of races & distance offshore, kits are housed in water tight pelicases.

Race Team Medical Kit

Designed to meet the needs of a race team running a race boat that may be racing inshore and offshore.

Short Hander Kit

A medical kit for single or short handed vessels crossing oceans in accordance with OSR CAT 0 races (far offshore greater than 150 miles) This kit is housed in a watertight dry bag or pelicase.

Trauma Kits

Designed to provide immediate care for trauma incidents, including bleeding control, airway management, and pain relief, before transfer to definitive care.

Stretchers

Versatile rescue stretchers for safely recovering casualties from water, decks, or for stabilising spinal injuries, with options for both confined space rescues and vertical evacuations.

Bespoke kit

MSOS have a long history and extensive onboard experience with the racing community. Specialist kits can be provided for any race, call the team or send us a message to discuss your requirements.

Talk to our team who will create a bespoke kit to cover everything you need.

Medical training courses for racing

Courses can be delivered onboard or at our training centres in the Southampton, UK, Fort Lauderdale, USA and Palma, Mallorca.

MCA Elementary First Aid - 1 day

Crew are trained how to respond to medical and trauma emergencies, and how to assess patients.

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Fully booked

MCA Medical First Aid - 3.5 days

Teaches crew how to provide emergency first aid for accidents causing trauma, or sudden medical illness.

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Fully booked

MCA Medical Care - 4.5 days

Instructs crew in how to take care of injured or unwell personnel for extended periods.

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Fully booked

MCA Updated Medical Care - 3 days

Provides a strong emphasis on revising practical skills, and the treatment of specific medical illnesses.

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Fully booked

Looking for bespoke training?

If you require something not listed, or you’d like us to deliver a course onboard, speak to our team.

Onboard something else?

MSOS’s marine expertise covers all seafaring vessels, select the vessel you are sailing on below to find out more about the services offered.

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