General Information
- Classes are usually scheduled in the October-to-April time-frame in order to minimize schedule conflicts with sailing events and instructor time-on-the-water.
- The classes are popular and tend to fill up quickly.
- We announce in advance the dates and times when registration will open. You can add these dates and times to your calendar as a reminder.
- We use an online registration system with credit card payment processing.
- We do not have an automated wait-list. You may send an email to sas@bcsailing.bc.ca if you would like to be advised when space is available.
Schedule and Online Registration
This page was updated on March 11, 2026
The next planned update is September 15, 2026
Class schedule:
Saturday February 28, 2026 – Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club, confirmed
Saturday March 7, 2026 – West Vancouver Yacht Club, confirmed
Monday March 9, 2026 – West Vancouver Yacht Club, subject to demand
Online registration links will be posted here when they are available.
CPSC – Coastal Personal Survival Course The next planned update to the CPSC course schedule and registration information is September 15, 2026 .
Class schedule:
Saturday February 28, 2026
Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club, confirmed
General Registration is now open. If the registration system says the class is full, the class is full.
Class schedule:
Saturday March 7, 2026
West Vancouver Yacht Club, confirmed
General Registration is now open.
If the registration system says the class is full, the class is full.
Class schedule:
Monday March 9, 2026
West Vancouver Yacht Club, subject to demand
A registration link will be provided here if/when this class is confirmed.
CPSC
The next planned update to the course schedule and registration information is September 15, 2026 .
When are the next CPSC classes?
- We have completed the Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 training season. There are no further CPSC classes planned before early 2027.
- The schedule for the Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 training Season will be posted here by September 15, 2026. Mark your calendar NOW and check back then
Recent Classes (CPSC)
2025-2026 Training Season (October-April)
February 28, 2026, Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club
March 7, 2026 West Vancouver Yacht Club
March 7, 2026 West Vancouver Yacht Club
March 9, 2026 West Vancouver Yacht Club
2024-2025 Training Season (October-April)
March 22, 2025 West Vancouver Yacht Club
March 16, 2025, Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club
March 15, 2025, Royal Victoria Yacht Club
2023-2024 Training Season (October-April)
March 24, 2024, Royal Victoria Yacht Club
March 23, 2024, Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club
March 17, 2024, West Vancouver Yacht Club
March 16, 2024, West Vancouver Yacht Club
BACKGROUND
BC Sailing’s Safety at Sea program offers personal survival training for racers and cruisers who are participating in coastal and offshore events and passages. Courses are delivered by Sail Canada accredited instructors in conjunction with local clubs and facilities. We use a mix of classroom, hands-on practical, indoor-outdoor, and in-the-water practical sessions.
Our mission is to enable sailors to prevent or mitigate emergencies and save lives.
The most current information on the Safety at Sea program, including course dates and registration, is always available on the website at BC Sailing Safety at Sea.
CONTACT
BC Sailing Safety at Sea Coordinator: sas@bcsailing.bc.ca
BC Sailing
#195 – 3820 Cessna Drive
Richmond, BC
, Canada, V7B 0A2
