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Safety & Sea Survival
Recommended length
16 hours
Maximum age
85
Course Overview
The Safety & Sea Survival (SSS) course involves classroom presentations & learning activities, and practical exercises in the use of liferafts, inflatable lifejackets & distress flares. Of 16 hrs duration the course is usually delivered over 2 full-days and is facilitated by Safety & Sea Survival Instructors at approved Training Centres. The maximum teaching ratio for this course is 20 students to 1 SSS Instructor (in the classroom) with a reduced ratio of 10:1 for pool sessions. Practical exercises are usually conducted in heated public swimming pools, but may be conducted in clean and enclosed salt-water pools and Marinas providing the water is clean, the temperature is at least 15oC, and all associated risks have been managed.
Course Prerequisites
Nil
Who should do this course?
This Course assists offshore skippers and crews in developing awareness of respective responsibilities. To offer and discuss practical strategies for coping with emergencies at sea. To familiarise skippers and crews with safety and emergency equipment, its purpose, deployment, and use. This course is also suitable for cruisers or those wanting to learn more about safety on the water.
Course Outcome
You will gain a Safety and Sea Survival Qualification Certificate as required for Category 1 and Category 2 races. This certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of the course.
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Just require Wet Drill + Flares Only for SSSC? Pick a date below
Mon 01 Jun 2026 09:00 - Sun 20 Dec 2026 20:00 AEST
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
UNSW Randwick Pool
Safety & Sea Survival e-learning course
This is an e-Learning Course that you complete online. Click on the links to ENROL at the bottom of the page.
Centre
Above and Beyond Boating
Venue
E-Learning Course
Safety and Sea Survival Course Full E-learning, Flares + Wet Drill
Sun 19 Jul 2026 15:30 - 19:30 AEST
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
E-Learning & Wet Drill (UNSW Randwick NSW)
Safety and Sea Survival Course Flares & Pool Only
Sun 19 Jul 2026 15:30 - 19:30 AEST
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
UNSW Randwick Pool
AS Safety and Sea Survival Course - New Certification
Wed 29 Jul 2026 17:30 - Sun 02 Aug 2026 15:00 AEST
Centre
Derwent Sailing Squadron
Venue
Derwent Sailing Squadron
Safety & Sea Survival
Sun 30 Aug 2026 10:00 - 15:00 AEST
Centre
Flying Fish Australia
Venue
Flying Fish Australia
Safety and Sea Survival Course 5-6 September 2026
Sat 05 Sep 2026 09:00 - Sun 06 Sep 2026 17:00 AEST
Centre
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Venue
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
FULL SSSC ORCV elearning self paced + 13th Sep 2026 In Person Day Safety & Sea Survival Course
eLearning Self Paced Online + 13th September 2026 In-person Day
09.00 - 17:00 (5pm)
Centre
Ocean Racing Club of Victoria
Venue
Wesley College St. Kilda Campus
Safety at Sea & Survival
Tue 15 Sep 2026 18:00 - Sun 20 Sep 2026 16:00 AEST
Centre
Bellerive Yacht Club
Venue
Bellerive Yacht Club
Safety at Sea & Survival Refresher
Thu 17 Sep 2026 18:00 - Sun 20 Sep 2026 16:30 AEST
Centre
Bellerive Yacht Club
Venue
Bellerive Yacht Club
Safety & Sea Survival Full Course
Sat 19 Sep 2026 07:30 - 12:30 AEST
Centre
27 South Ocean Training
Venue
Plantation Swim School & Aquatic Centre
Safety & Sea Survival Course, Sept 19/20, includes wet drills with wind, wave generator
September 19, 09:30-17:30
September 20, 08:15-17:30
Centre
Marine SafetyWorks
Venue
Day 1 CYCA, Day 2 ACE Training Centre, Bankstown
Australian Sailing Safety & Sea Survival Full Course (RPAYC Newport & Warringah Aquatic Centre)
Sat 26 Sep 2026 09:00 - Sun 27 Sep 2026 17:00 AEST
Centre
Ocean Boardroom
Venue
Royal Prince Alfred YC Newport & Warringah Aquatic Centre
Safety and Sea Survival Course Flares & Pool Only
Sun 27 Sep 2026 15:30 - 19:30 AEST
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
UNSW Randwick Pool
Safety and Sea Survival Course Full E-learning, Flares + Wet Drill
Sun 27 Sep 2026 15:30 - 19:30 AEST
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
E-Learning & Wet Drill (UNSW Randwick NSW)
Safety & Sea Survival e-learning course
This is an e-Learning Course that you complete online. Click on the links to ENROL at the bottom of the page.
Centre
Above and Beyond Boating
Venue
E-Learning Course
Safety & Sea Survival Course, Oct 10/11, includes wet drills with wind, wave generator
October 10, 09:30-17:30
October 11, 08:15-17:30
Centre
Marine SafetyWorks
Venue
Day 1 CYCA, Day 2 ACE Training Centre, Bankstown
Safety at Sea & Survival
Tue 13 Oct 2026 18:00 - Sun 18 Oct 2026 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Bellerive Yacht Club
Venue
Bellerive Yacht Club
Safety at Sea & Survival Refresher
Thu 15 Oct 2026 18:00 - Sun 18 Oct 2026 16:30 AEDT
Centre
Bellerive Yacht Club
Venue
Bellerive Yacht Club
Safety & Sea Survival Course, Oct 31/Nov 1, includes wet drills with wind, wave generator
October 31, 09:30-17:30
November 1, 08:15-17:30
Centre
Marine SafetyWorks
Venue
Day 1 CYCA, Day 2 ACE Training Centre, Bankstown
Safety and Sea Survival Course Full E-learning, Flares + Wet Drill
Sun 01 Nov 2026 15:30 - 19:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
E-Learning & Wet Drill (UNSW Randwick NSW)
Safety and Sea Survival Course Flares & Pool Only
Sun 01 Nov 2026 15:30 - 19:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
UNSW Randwick Pool
AS Safety and Sea Survival Course - New Certification
Wed 11 Nov 2026 17:30 - Sun 15 Nov 2026 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Derwent Sailing Squadron
Venue
Derwent Sailing Squadron
Safety and Sea Survival Course Flares & Pool Only
Sun 22 Nov 2026 13:00 - 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
Elearning and Practical at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Australian Sailing Safety and Sea Survival Course Full E-learning, Flares + Wet Drill
Sun 22 Nov 2026 13:00 - 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
Elearning and Practical at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Safety & Sea Survival Course, Nov 28/29 includes wet drills with wind, wave generator
November 28, 09:30-17:30
November 29, 08:15-17:30
Centre
Marine SafetyWorks
Venue
Day 1 CYCA, Day 2 ACE Training Centre, Bankstown
FULL SSSC ORCV elearning self paced + 29th Nov 2026 In Person Day Safety & Sea Survival Course
eLearning Self Paced Online + 29th November 2026 In-person Day
09.00 - 17:00 (5pm)
Centre
Ocean Racing Club of Victoria
Venue
Wesley College St. Kilda Campus
Safety and Sea Survival Course Full E-learning, Flares + Wet Drill
Sun 29 Nov 2026 15:30 - 19:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
E-Learning & Wet Drill (UNSW Randwick NSW)
Safety and Sea Survival Course Flares & Pool Only
Sun 29 Nov 2026 15:30 - 19:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
UNSW Randwick Pool
Safety at Sea & Survival
Tue 01 Dec 2026 18:00 - Sun 06 Dec 2026 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Bellerive Yacht Club
Venue
Bellerive Yacht Club
Safety at Sea & Survival Refresher
Thu 03 Dec 2026 18:00 - Sun 06 Dec 2026 16:30 AEDT
Centre
Bellerive Yacht Club
Venue
Bellerive Yacht Club
Safety and Sea Survival Course Full E-learning, Flares + Wet Drill
Sun 06 Dec 2026 15:30 - 19:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
E-Learning & Wet Drill (UNSW Randwick NSW)
Safety and Sea Survival Course Flares & Pool Only
Sun 06 Dec 2026 15:30 - 19:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
UNSW Randwick Pool
Australian Sailing Safety & Sea Survival Full Course (RPAYC Newport & Warringah Aquatic Centre)
Sat 12 Dec 2026 09:00 - Sun 13 Dec 2026 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Ocean Boardroom
Venue
Royal Prince Alfred YC Newport & Warringah Aquatic Centre
Safety and Sea Survival Course Full E-learning, Flares + Wet Drill
Sun 13 Dec 2026 15:30 - 19:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
E-Learning & Wet Drill (UNSW Randwick NSW)
Safety and Sea Survival Course Flares & Pool Only
Sun 13 Dec 2026 15:30 - 19:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
UNSW Randwick Pool
Safety and Sea Survival Course Full E-learning, Flares + Wet Drill
Sun 20 Dec 2026 15:30 - 19:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
E-Learning & Wet Drill (UNSW Randwick NSW)
Safety and Sea Survival Course Flares & Pool Only
Sun 20 Dec 2026 15:30 - 19:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
UNSW Randwick Pool
Safety & Sea Survival e-learning course
This is an e-Learning Course that you complete online. Click on the links to ENROL at the bottom of the page.
Centre
Above and Beyond Boating
Venue
E-Learning Course
Safety & Sea Survival e-learning course
This is an e-Learning Course that you complete online. Click on the links to ENROL at the bottom of the page.
Centre
Above and Beyond Boating
Venue
E-Learning Course
Safety & Sea Survival e-learning course
This is an e-Learning Course that you complete online. Click on the links to ENROL at the bottom of the page.
Centre
Above and Beyond Boating
Venue
E-Learning Course