This Course is for:
Crew members of offshore races, long-distance cruisers, and any sailor wanting to improve his/her sailing skills. This course is also the first step for crew members of long-distance and international offshore races, long-distance cruisers, or persons requiring the International Offshore certificate that complies with World Sailing guidelines for Personal Safety (World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Appendix G compliant).
Typically the in-person course covers Giving Assistance, Personal Safety Gear, Care and Maintenance of Safety Gear, Fire Safety, Crew Overboard, Cold Exposure, Crew Health, Marine Weather, Heavy Weather, Storm Sails, and Reefing, Damage Control, Search and Rescue, Signals, Emergency Communications, and Life Rafts.
IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE THE OFFSHORE SAILING SAFETY AT SEA CERTIFICATION YOU MUST TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE
NOTE: The online course takes about 13 hours to complete. Register today if you can complete by August 5th. If not - then please wait and register on August 6th so that you can conveniently complete the course on your own time. Course is to be completed prior to September 22nd. SDSA Members receive a discount on this online course.
SDSA Members - please see https://www.saltydawgsailing.org/benefits-for-sdsa-members for discount code.
Please reach out to [email protected] for any questions.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE IN-PERSON COURSE
Why take a US Sailing Safety At Sea Course?
Safety at Sea Course facts:
- The certificates are valid for five years from the date of issue.
- Moderated and taught by experienced, lifelong sailors who include some of the top names in sailing and safety.
- Online courses developed with the support of Cruising Club of America, New York Yacht Club, The Sailing Foundation, and Storm Trysail Foundation.
- Appropriate for a wide range of boats and experience levels — small, big, monohulls, multihulls (and powerboats, too) — that are sailed and operated anywhere — nearshore and offshore.
- Sanctioned with the approved curriculum by US Sailing, with special attention to conditions and challenges of the host organization’s sailing area.
- More than 2,500 sailors attend safety courses around North America every year and many bring their families and crews.
- Coastal and Offshore courses are offered in either in-person or online formats.
- Safety at Sea: Offshore (Units 1-15). This online course is the MOST RECOMMENDED course to take. It is hosted on US Sailing's online learning portal www.firsttack.org
