Safety Sea Survival Course Cost: 
Non Member $600
Darwin Sailing Club Member $550

WHAT TO BRING – GENERAL

• Notepad
• Pen
• Closed Toe Shoes for the Flare Demo
• Coffee Station and Water will be available in the room

WHAT TO BRING – WET DRILLS

• Boots or shoes which will get wet.
• Wet weather gear – Alternatively winter clothes/jackets and long pants so you can get the same affect of having heavy clothing in the water if you don’t have any wet weather gear.
• Inflatable lifejacket 150N or greater (with harness and tether if available) - it is best to bring the type of PFD you regularly sail with to make it as realistic as possible.
• Towel
• Plastic bag (for wet clothing)
• Change of dry clothes

NOTE: All jewellery must be removed before entering the pool. For safety, please leave any valuables at home.

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 15^oC, 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.