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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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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 Full Course > E-learning, Flares + Wet Drill - Just pick a date below
Thu 31 Jul 2025 09:00 — Thu 01 Jan 2026 20:00 AEST
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
E-Learning & Wet Drill (UNSW Randwick NSW)
Just require Wet Drill + Flares Only for SSSC? Pick a date below
Thu 31 Jul 2025 09:00 — Thu 01 Jan 2026 20:00 AEST
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
UNSW Randwick Pool
Safety & Sea Survival Course - 24 August 2025
Sun 24 Aug 2025 08:00 — 17:00 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Safety & Sea Survival Course Aug 30/31 CYCSA
August 30, 09:00-17:30
August 31, 09:00-17:30
Centre
Marine SafetyWorks
Venue
Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Safety & Sea Survival Refresher Course
Sat 06 Sep 2025 07:30 — 12:30 AEST
Centre
27 South Ocean Training
Venue
Plantation Swim School & Aquatic Centre
Safety & Sea Survival Full Course
Sat 06 Sep 2025 07:30 — 12:30 AEST
Centre
27 South Ocean Training
Venue
Plantation Swim School & Aquatic Centre
FULL SSSC ORCV elearning self paced + 7th Sep 2025 In Person Day Safety & Sea Survival Course
eLearning Self Paced Online + 7th September 2025 In-person Day
09.00 - 17:00 (5pm)
Centre
Ocean Racing Club of Victoria
Venue
Wesley College St. Kilda Campus
Safety & Sea Survival Course, Sept 13/14, includes wet drills with wind, wave generator
September 13, 10:00-18:00
September 14, 08:15-17:30
Centre
Marine SafetyWorks
Venue
Day 1 CYCA, Day 2 ACE Training Centre, Bankstown
Safety & Sea Survival Course - 14 September 2025
Sun 14 Sep 2025 08:00 — 17:00 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Safety at Sea & Survival
Wed 24 Sep 2025 18:00 — Sun 28 Sep 2025 16:00 AEST
Centre
Bellerive Yacht Club
Venue
Bellerive Yacht Club
Safety and Sea Survival Course Flares & Pool Only
Sun 28 Sep 2025 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 28 Sep 2025 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 11/12, includes wet drills with wind, wave generator
October 11, 10:00-18:00
October 12, 08:15-17:30
Centre
Marine SafetyWorks
Venue
Day 1 CYCA, Day 2 ACE Training Centre, Bankstown
Safety & Sea Survival Course - 12 October 2025
Sun 12 Oct 2025 08:00 — 17:00 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Safety & Sea Survival
Sat 18 Oct 2025 10:00 — Sun 19 Oct 2025 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Flying Fish Australia
Venue
Flying Fish Australia
AS Safety and Sea Survival Course - New Certification
Wed 22 Oct 2025 17:30 — Sun 26 Oct 2025 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Derwent Sailing Squadron
Venue
Derwent Sailing Squadron
Safety & Sea Survival Refresher Course
Sat 25 Oct 2025 07:30 — 12:30 AEST
Centre
27 South Ocean Training
Venue
Plantation Swim School & Aquatic Centre
Safety & Sea Survival Full Course
Sat 25 Oct 2025 07:30 — 12:30 AEST
Centre
27 South Ocean Training
Venue
Plantation Swim School & Aquatic Centre
Safety and Sea Survival Certificate Full Course ELearning
Sat 25 Oct 2025 09:00 — 17:00 AEST
Centre
Paper Sailors Rock Pty Ltd
Venue
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Australian Sailing Safety & Sea Survival Full Course (RPAYC Newport & Warringah Aquatic Centre)
Sat 01 Nov 2025 09:00 — Sun 02 Nov 2025 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Ocean Boardroom
Venue
Royal Prince Alfred YC Newport & Warringah Aquatic Centre
Safety & Sea Survival Course, Nov 1/2, includes wet drills with wind, wave generator
November 1, 10:00-18:00
November 2, 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 02 Nov 2025 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 02 Nov 2025 15:30 — 19:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
UNSW Randwick Pool
Safety at Sea & Survival
Tue 04 Nov 2025 18:00 — Sun 09 Nov 2025 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Bellerive Yacht Club
Venue
Bellerive Yacht Club
Safety & Sea Survival Full Course
Sat 08 Nov 2025 07:30 — 12:30 AEST
Centre
27 South Ocean Training
Venue
Plantation Swim School & Aquatic Centre
Safety & Sea Survival
Sat 08 Nov 2025 10:00 — Sun 09 Nov 2025 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Flying Fish Australia
Venue
Flying Fish Australia
Safety & Sea Survival Course - 09 November 2025
Sun 09 Nov 2025 08:00 — 17:00 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Safety and Sea Survival Course Flares & Pool Only
Sun 23 Nov 2025 13:00 — 18:00 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
Elearning and Practical at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Safety and Sea Survival Course Full E-learning, Flares + Wet Drill
Sun 23 Nov 2025 13:00 — 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
Elearning and Practical at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
Safety & Sea Survival Course, Nov 29/30, includes wet drills with wind, wave generator
Sat 29 Nov 2025 10:00 — Sun 30 Nov 2025 17:30 AEDT
Centre
Marine SafetyWorks
Venue
Day 1 CYCA, Day 2 ACE Training Centre, Bankstown
FULL SSSC ORCV elearning self paced + 30th Nov 2025 In Person Day Safety & Sea Survival Course
eLearning Self Paced Online + 30th November 2025 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 30 Nov 2025 09:00 — 19:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
E-Learning & Wet Drill (UNSW Randwick NSW)
Safety and Sea Survival Course Flares & Pool Only
Sun 30 Nov 2025 15:30 — 19:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
UNSW Randwick Pool
Safety at Sea & Survival
Tue 02 Dec 2025 18:00 — Sun 07 Dec 2025 16:00 AEDT
Centre
Bellerive Yacht Club
Venue
Bellerive Yacht Club
Safety & Sea Survival Course - 07 December 2025
Sun 07 Dec 2025 08:00 — 17:00 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Safety and Sea Survival Course Full E-learning, Flares + Wet Drill
Sun 07 Dec 2025 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 07 Dec 2025 15:30 — 19:30 AEDT
Centre
Pacific Sailing School
Venue
UNSW Randwick Pool
Safety & Sea Survival
Sat 13 Dec 2025 10:00 — Sun 14 Dec 2025 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Flying Fish Australia
Venue
Flying Fish Australia
Safety and Sea Survival Course Flares & Pool Only
Sun 14 Dec 2025 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 14 Dec 2025 15:30 — 19:30 AEDT
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 - 01 February 2026
Sun 01 Feb 2026 08:00 — 17:00 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Safety & Sea Survival
Sat 07 Mar 2026 10:00 — Sun 08 Mar 2026 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Flying Fish Australia
Venue
Flying Fish Australia
Safety & Sea Survival Course - 15 March 2026
Sun 15 Mar 2026 08:00 — 17:00 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Safety & Sea Survival
Sat 28 Mar 2026 10:00 — Sun 29 Mar 2026 17:00 AEDT
Centre
Flying Fish Australia
Venue
Flying Fish Australia
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 - 19 April 2026
Sun 19 Apr 2026 08:00 — 17:00 AWST
Centre
Fremantle Sailing Club
Venue
Fremantle Sailing Club
Safety & Sea Survival
Sat 13 Jun 2026 10:00 — Sun 14 Jun 2026 17:00 AEST
Centre
Flying Fish Australia
Venue
Flying Fish Australia
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
Sat 29 Aug 2026 10:00 — Sun 30 Aug 2026 17:00 AEST
Centre
Flying Fish Australia
Venue
Flying Fish Australia