Safety & Sea Survival Centres

Safety and Sea Survival Centres

Safety and Sea Survival (SSS) training plays a critical role in preparing sailors to respond to emergencies and life-threatening situations at sea. As such, becoming an accredited SSS Training Centre involves a rigorous assessment process to ensure the highest standards of training, safety and delivery are maintained.

Accreditation is limited to centres that can demonstrate they meet Australian Sailing's requirements and are equipped to deliver this specialised training to the required standard.

Note: Safety and Sea Survival courses can only be delivered at Australian Sailing affiliated clubs or centres who employ a current Safety and Sea Survival Instructor.

Delivering Safety & Sea Survival Courses

Training must be delivered by current Australian Sailing Safety and Sea Survival Instructors. The following instructor-to-student ratios strictly apply:

Practical sessions: Maximum of 10 students per instructor
Theory sessions: Maximum of 20 students per instructor

Click here to visit the Safety & Sea Survival Instructors Hub

Course Registration and Certification

All participants must be registered through revSPORT within 48 hours of the course commencing.

To ensure the electronic Safety and Sea Survival certificate is recorded on the participant's Australian Sailing profile, participants must register using their current profile details or provide their Australian Sailing number to the training centre.

If a participant does not have an Australian Sailing number, one must be created through course registration.

Application Process

Step 1) Review the Operating Standards and Guidelines

Prior to applying, you must review the current Operating Standards and Guidelines for Australian Sailing Safety & Sea Survival Centres. This will help you assess whether your club or centre meets the accreditation criteria and has the capacity to operate as a SSS Centre.

Download the 2026/27 Operating Standards and Guidelines

Step 2) Complete a Self-Review Form

Complimentary to the review of the Operating Standards and Guidelines, you must complete a SSS Centre Self Review Form to assess whether your club or centre meets the accreditaiton criteria and has the capacity to operate as a SSS Centre.

Download SSS Centre Self-Review Form

Step 3) Apply to Australian Sailing

Once you have reviewed the Operating Standards and Guidelines, completed the Self-Review Form and assessed your club or centres capacity to operate, you may now apply if you believe you're fit to do so.

To apply, email training@sailing.org.au via the button below expressing your interest to become a SSS Centre and how you believe you meet the criteria.

Apply to become a SSS Centre

Step 4) Australian Sailing will review and request more information

Once Australian Sailing receives your email, we will review your initial enquiry and contact you to discuss your application, gather any additional information required and assess the feasibility of your club becoming an accredited Safety and Sea Survival Centre.

This process will likely involve an extensive back-and-forth dialogue. Becoming an accredited SSS Training Centre involves a rigorous assessment process to ensure the highest standards of training, safety and delivery are maintained.