Medical Advisory Services
What’s New for 2026
- 24/7 medical advisory support is provided by George Washington Maritime Medical Access (GWMMA) by US board-certified emergency medicine physicians with experience in the maritime industry.
- Available to every yacht that starts the race through July 18, 2026
- This service is included in the entry fee
In an Emergency
- Any crew member may contact GWMMA
- An emergency physician will be available 24/7 to provide consultation, assessment, and recommendations for treatment.
- No special telehealth software required
- GWMMA coordinates with FCO + authorities if evacuation is required
Join us April 13 at 6 PM for a live YouTube webinar with GWMMA to discuss the new protocols and provide practical insights on preparing for medical situations offshore.
Required Action Items
For PICs/RPICs and Medical Officers of Covered Yachts
Optional Services from GWMMA
GWMMA offers additional optional services that may incur additional costs directly to the covered vessel and are provided only on a case-by-case basis. GWMMA will not proceed without prior discussion and written authorization from the vessel's Captain and/or crew.
Case Management Services
GWMMA can provide post-case consultation and case management for crew members receiving treatment once off the vessel. GWMMA will coordinate with local shoreside providers to monitor care, assess fitness for travel or duty, and arrange specialty consultations if needed.
Optional services described above are provided at the following rates:
- Consultation/Case Management Services: $400.00 / Hour
- Non-Clinical Consulting Services (Policy, Safety, COVID, etc.): $500.00 / Hour
- COVID Testing: Quote per Episode
Repatriation Services
GWMMA provides comprehensive repatriation services for ill or injured crew members who require medical care during travel. Services include physician consultation, medical and logistical coordination, and clinical escorts ranging from EMTs to physicians for commercial flights. For those unable to fly commercially, MMA can help facilitate transport through a global network of air ambulance providers.
- Repatriation Services: Quote per Episode
- Remote Specialty Consultations (RSC): Quote per Episode
- Gateway Program Services (plus all fees): Quote per Episode
- US Coast Guard STCW Classes/ AHA classes: Quote per Class
- Language Translation Services: Quote per Episode
Extended Coverage
Yachts wishing to engage GWMMA individually outside of race participation will be offered the following pricing:
- 4 through 7 Months: $130 / month
- 8 through 12 Months: $115 / month
- Extended Coverage Pricing applies to yachts 25 meters or less with 6 or fewer people aboard (contact GWMMA for larger yachts or crews)
- Service must be for contiguous months with a 4-month minimum
- Service must be started by September 1, 2026
- Vessels who extend coverage immediately following the race coverage period will receive coverage for the remainder of July at no cost
- To secure extended coverage, yachts must separately contract with GWMMA and will be responsible for fees
To contact GWMMA to extend coverage please use: [email protected] or 202-715-4219.
Please note: these contact methods should not be used for medical emergencies and are only monitored during business hours.
More information about GWMMA can be found at the The GW Maritime Medical Access website
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