General Information
- Classes are usually scheduled in the October-to-April time-frame in order to minimize schedule conflicts with sailing events.
- 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 waitlist. 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 November 21, 2025.
Next planned update is January 9, 2026.
Class schedule:
Saturday-Sunday, February 7-8, 2026
Vancouver BC area – This class is confirmed
General Registration opens December 1, 2025 at 7:00 am Pacific Time
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS
Sunday-Monday, February 8-9, 2026
Vancouver BC area This class is subject to demand
During April 17-20, 2026 Victoria BC area These one or two classes are subject to demand
OPSC Schedule Updates
The next planned update to the course schedule and registration information will be posted here by January 9, 2026.
When are the next OPSC classes?
· The most current information on the schedule for the Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 has been posted above.
· The next scheduled update will be posted here by January 9, 2026.
· Mark your calendar NOW and check back then!
OPSC
The next planned update to the course schedule and registration information will be posted here by November 30, 2025
When are the next OPSC classes?
- We have completed the Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 training season. There are no further OPSC classes planned before early 2026.
- The schedule for the Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 will be posted here by November 30, 2025. Mark your calendar NOW and check back then!
Recent Classes
Fall 2024 to Spring 2025 Training Season
March 2-3, 2025, Vancouver BC
March 1-2, 2025, Vancouver BC
February 1-2, 2025, Victoria BC
February 1-2, 2025, Sidney BC
December 1-2, 2024, West Vancouver BC
Fall 2023 to Spring 2024 Training Season
April 5-6, 2024, Victoria BC
February 17-18, 2024, Vancouver BC
November 25-26, 2023, Vancouver BC
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
