Headed offshore? It’s time to sign up for the next US Sailing Sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea Course with Hands-on Training. Plus, Salty Dawg active members receive a significant discount!!
IN PERSON 8 Hour Course – Port Jefferson Yacht Club, Port Jefferson, NY
Saturday September 12, 2025
8:30 am to 5:30 pm (with a 60 min break for lunch)
Instructor: Sheila McCurty
Cost: $235 for Non Members, $199 for SDSA Members (and PJYC Members)
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.
REGISTER HERE –https://www.saltydawgsailing.org/events/50bf50b2-578a-48b7-ade5-5fa8f554cc9c
IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE THE OFFSHORE SAILING SAFETY AT SEA CERTIFICATION YOU MUST TAKE THE ONLINE COURSE: Safety at Sea: Offshore (Online course) Units 1-15. (See https://www.firsttack.org/page/6261/offshore-safety-at-sea)
NOTE: The online course takes about 13 hours to complete. Course is to be completed prior to September 12. SDSA Members receive a discount on this online course. Please see Member Benefits (https://www.saltydawgsailing.org/sponsors and look for the Member Benefits button at the top of the page) for discount code.
Please reach out to wayne@SaltyDawgSailing.org for any questions.
We look forward to seeing everyone!
Bring your inflatable PFD!
