From the 29th to the 30th of March we spent the entire day, from early morning until arguably late in the evening, at the Norwegian College of Elite Sport. Praise science for coffee!
The course was hosted by Stefan Nilsson from SeaSafety and among the topics covered were: rules that are practiced in offshore sailing competitions, search and rescue at sea, damages and emergency repairs, basic meteorology, and first aid at sea. Included in the course was an outdoor demonstration of pyrotechnical gear like emergency flares, and a demonstration of different makes of fire extinguishers. Additionally, we spent several hours in an indoor pool doing man-over-board role playing and attending hands-on workshops on emergency rafts and proper use and care of inflatable life preservers. 
The course, although a bit pricey, provided important knowledge which may dictate the difference between life and death in a perilous situation.
Caribbean Expedition 2015 