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
CPSC Schedule & Registration Updates
- This page was updated on October 15, 2026
- The preliminary schedule for the Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 training season has been posted below.
- More CPSC classes may be added, subject to demand.
- The next planned update is November 15, 2026.
- Mark your calendar NOW and plan to check back then!
CPSC Saturday February 27, 2027
Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club, tentative
General Registration opens November 15 at 7:00 am Pacific Time.
The registration link below will become active at that time.
If the registration system says the class is full, the class is full.
CPSC Sunday February 28, 2027
Saanich-Victoria area TBA, tentative and subject to demand
General Registration opens TBA at 7:00 am Pacific Time.
If the registration system says the class is full, the class is full.
CPSC Saturday March 13, 2027
West Vancouver Yacht Club, tentative
General Registration opens November 15 at 7:00 am Pacific Time.
The registration link below will become active at that time.
If the registration system says the class is full, the class is full.
CPSC Sunday March 14, 2027
West Vancouver Yacht Club, tentative and subject to demand
General Registration opens TBA at 7:00 am Pacific Time.
If the registration system says the class is full, the class is full.
Will more CPSC classes be added? When?
- The preliminary schedule for the Fall 2026 to Spring 2027 training season has been posted above.
- More CPSC classes may be added, subject to demand.
- The next planned update is October 15, 2026.
- Mark your calendar NOW and plan to check back then!
Recent Classes (CPSC)
Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 Training Season
March 9, 2026, West Vancouver Yacht Club
March 7, 2026, West Vancouver Yacht Club
February 28, 2026, Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club
Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 Training Season
March 22, 2025, West Vancouver Yacht Club
March 16, 2025, Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club
March 15, 2025, Royal Victoria Yacht Club
Fall 2023 to Spring 2024 Training Season
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
